the
washington
post
.thursday,
february
20,
2020DC14
BY CAITLIN GIBSONT
he climate crisis is so monumental, its
symptoms so horrific — acidifying oceans,
raging wildfires, vanishing wildlife — that
it’s easy to feel paralyzed in the face of it.
For parents raising the children who will
inherit a damaged planet, the prospect can feel
particularly daunting.
And when families go looking for ways they can
help, they might encounter the sort of listicle that
often circulates — 10 ways to be a greener parent! 15tips for eco-friendly parenting! — which might not
actually help them feel less overwhelmed. Yes,
making your own baby food produces less waste than
buying plastic-packaged purées, and riding your bike
is preferable to driving, and avoiding red meat is a
beneficial environmental choice. But not everyone
can make baby food from scratch or bike to work, and
suggestions such as “choose locally grown greens”
may not be feasible for families living in food deserts.
We all know diapers are dreadful for the environ-Raising kids who want
to save the Earth
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