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What small things can kids do to help save the planet?

We all know Greta Thunberg suffered eco-anxiety.  She took action by protesting. It was a small action (at the beginning) but it made her feel better to do something. 

There is good research that shows people to need to feel empowered. Without that they lose hope and meaning in their existence. 

Parents do well to provide choices to their children. Young children are pretty simple in this regard. You can give them a choice of the purple or green sox rather than a choice about whether to wear sox. They generally don't even notice. 

However, parenting teens is more challenging. Especially if they are concerned about their future. What are some things teens can do to make a difference to help save the planet ? 

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    1. Plant a Tree

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    Kids can help save the planet by planting trees. Trees act as natural air purifiers, so planting them can help reduce air pollution. Kids can also learn about the importance of trees in the environment and how they help protect our planet. Planting trees helps kids understand their role in caring for the environment and how they can help make a difference.

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We all know Greta Thunberg suffered eco-anxiety.  She took action by protesting. It was a small action (at the beginning) but it made her feel better to do something. 

There is good research that shows people to need to feel empowered. Without that they lose hope and meaning in their existence. 

Parents do well to provide choices to their children. Young children are pretty simple in this regard. You can give them a choice of the purple or green sox rather than a choice about whether to wear sox. They generally don't even notice. 

However, parenting teens is more challenging. Especially if they are concerned about their future. What are some things teens can do to make a difference to help save the planet ? 

    1. Buy a used car

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    Don't buy a new car. An average new car is driven for 11 years. That's 11 years of depreciation, 11 years of energy wasted to make the car, and then 11 years of energy to dispose of the car. 
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Everyone has the opportunity to be part of the change. Doing nothing means being part of the problem. 

These are some suggestions... no one has to do all of them to be helping. In fact, you might do something completely different and still be helping. 

    1. Participate in public science

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    Research has provided a global long-term view to humans. Humans can't normally see globally or recognize changes that span more than their lifetime. Science has revealed the big picture. 


    There are many public science projects. Participating in them provides important data. 

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