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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 6 MIN

EP5 - Fire and Ice: Wild Weather Happening All Around Our Planet Right Now

from Big World, Little Ears · host Hippo Tom

Right now, somewhere on Earth, it is dangerously hot. And somewhere else entirely, it is extraordinarily cold. At the very same moment.In today's episode, we travel around the world to explore the extreme and surprising weather events happening across our planet. From scorching heat waves to record-breaking cold snaps, we discover why our weather is becoming more dramatic, what it means for the people and animals living through it, and what kids can understand about a changing climate — without any scary feelings, just curiosity.🌡️ What your child will learn:- What causes heat waves and cold snaps- How weather and climate are different things- How communities around the world adapt to extreme conditions💬 Talk about it together:"What's the most extreme weather you've ever experienced? How did it make you feel?"

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