Why young Americans are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools - PBS NewsHour
Why young Americans are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools | PBS News Weekend
Laura Barrón-López Laura Barrón-López
Andrew Corkery Andrew Corkery
As the planet warms and sea levels rise, eighty-five percent of Generation Z is concerned about climate change, according to a January Marist poll. In response, states like California, Connecticut and New Jersey are teaching kids about climate change in the classroom. Lauren Madden, a professor of elementary science education at the College of New Jersey, joins Laura Barrón-López to discuss.
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Laura Barrón-López is the White House Correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, where she covers the Biden administration for the nightly news broadcast. She is also a CNN political analyst.
Andrew Corkery is a national affairs producer at PBS News Weekend.
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