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Steve Lorteau, SJD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto

Engage, Educate and Empower: The 3 Es to discuss climate change with children

Parents, caregivers and educators must encourage their children to talk about and understand climate change before participating in climate action. (Shutterstock)

The Canadian wildfires over the last few months serve as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of climate change.

Children, especially those with asthma, face heightened health risks due to wildfire smoke. In some regions, concerns about decreased air quality have led to school closures and cancelled extracurricular activities. Distressing videos of smoke-filled cityscapes have gone viral on social media.

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