What does “going green” mean, and how do we do it? Offer examples of local or familiar things that will be affected if we don’t help take care of the environment. Make sure to be inspiring! Kids can get anxious if they think the problem is too intimidating.
Our natural environment becomes unbalanced and unsustainable when it is polluted and stripped of its natural resources by over-consumption. Our lives are at stake as we find our health being affected by environmental toxins in the air, water, and foods we consume. Our earth is a fragile planet with limited resources. The growing threat of climatic changes means everyone from individuals to businesses must reassess their environmental impact and daily choices.