Climate Change
What is climate change?
Long term effect on nature because of human activities
In the real world, what can climate change destroy?
shelters, healthcare, educational systems
Which group of people are the most impacted by climate change?
Children
What will we be doing next meeting?
Writing cards
Name two impacts of climate change on nature
Example: rising temperatures, extreme weather
How does climate change impact disease?
Diseases are spreading faster because of climate change.
What transportation choices help reduce emissions?
carpooling, taking public transportation, walking, biking
Where will we be writing cards to?
Sparrow's pediatric unit
What kinds of weather events become more common because of climate change? (Name a few)
Extreme Weather: droughts, floods, hurricanes, wildfires
Why are children more prone to the effects of climate change?
More susceptible to dehydration in heatwaves and they have worse internal temperature regulation
Why is it important to take action against climate change?
It threatens future generations, health, and survival
What do we want you to bring to our next meeting?
Any other art supplies/decorations
What idea describes people ignoring issues until they become unbearable?
Boiling Frog Syndrome
What psychological effect in children does climate change increase?
Multigenerational trauma
Name three ways to support fighting climate change
Example: sending donations to UNICEF, reducing your own carbon footprint, reducing plastic usage
When is our next meeting?
2/26
What causes rising sea levels?
Glaciers melting
What major crises can climate change lead to because of its impact on agriculture? (Name all)
Natural disasters, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity,famine.
How is UNICEF taking action against climate change
Prioritizing children and providing resources they need to survive, educating communities and raising awareness on the impacts of climate change
After next week, how often will we meet?
Every other week