The Kids are Outta Sight
On this encore edition of Earthbeat, host Daphne Wysham talks to two authors who strive to get kids back outside. Richard Louv is the author of the book, "The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder." He discusses the dramatic change occurring in children's attitudes toward nature -- they lack the desire to go outside. Louv is one of the leaders of the world-wide Leave No Child Inside campaign.
Children's book author Lynne Cherry weaves environmental messages throughout her acclaimed picture books. She joins host Daphne Wysham to discuss how even the very youngest children can become environmental activists.
Finally, we get a perspective on environmental activism from one of the world's foremost thinkers in the field - physicist Vandana Shiva. She spoke at the recent Teach-In on the Global Triple Crisis, an event sponsored by the IFG and IPS.
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Music for this edition of Earthbeat includes: "Room Without A View" & "Cut Flowers" by The Smithereens.
Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.
Photo courtesy of Yeatoria via Flickr.