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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 31 MIN

Climate News: Parenting in a climate crisis with Bridget Shirvell - turning fear into action

from Climate Conversations · host Robert McLean

Tijana Jovanovic from Queensland's School of Social Impact interviews freelance journalist and author, Bridget Shirvell, about her book "Parenting in a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action". Shirvell, an Environmental journalist and parent, has created a handbook for parents to help them navigate these questions and more, weaving together expert advice from climate scientists, environmental activists, child psychologists, and parents across the country. She helps parents answer tough questions (how did we get here?) and raise kids who feel connected to and responsible for the natural world, feel motivated to make ecologically sound choices, and feel empowered to meet the challenges of the climate crisis—and to ultimately fight for change.Learn more abourt Bridget from her website: "Bridget Shirvell".

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