Suzie Hicks The Climatic Poussin and the Co-Host Sprout are on a mission to inspire young children to learn and act on climate change.
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In the new YouTube video series Suzie Hicks the climatic chick and germ,, The activist and educator of the Suzie Hicks climate shares the screen with a soft green puppet.
“I am Sprut,” said the puppet in the inaugural episode of the series. “I’m a sunflower. I’m still too little to flower.”
Together, the pair shares information on climate change caused by man – science, why is a problem, which can be done on this subject – in a way adapted to children from 4 to 8 years old.
“The reason for which I am talking to young children is, what a glorious opportunity to build a better future,” said Hicks. “I oscillate between” oh my God, we are condemned “and” a better world is possible “- and I want more people to oscillate towards” a better world is possible “.”
Contract entertainment and climate science
Hicks’ interest in taking care of the planet dates back to their childhood, when they composed and collect used batteries to recycle with their father. Hicks obtained a first cycle diploma in theater and cinema. But one of their greatest heroes was a scientist – Bill Nye the scientific guy.
“It’s a huge model,” said Hicks. “He made me love science when I was a child, and I hope I can help children love climate science and love the earth.”
During a summer internship in an aquarium in 2017, Hicks combined their interest in science and performance to teach children the science of the ocean and its link with the climate change caused by humans. Hicks said experience had hung them on climate communications. They obtained a master’s degree in climate science, moved to Los Angeles and began to develop the YouTube series in 2023.
“I had so much fun during this internship that my boss was:” You are quite funny. You should have a “” said Hicks. “And since then, I have a sort of bug to do television on the climate.”
The media landscape of climate change for children
Suzie Hicks the climatic chick and germ is one of a small number of offers related to climate change for children. The other recent titles include the nominated film at the Oscars Wild robotand the Apple + television series Jeanne.
But a study From the Aspen Institute shows that the media have not followed the public’s request.
“Right now, there is not much climate change coverage in the children’s media,” said Laura Schifter, a senior member of the Aspen Institute climate education initiative It’s the ED planet and co-author of the study. “But there are parents who really want to see more of this content to help children understand our changing world and allow more people to understand solutions.”
Almost 70% of parents and caregivers interviewed by researchers in 2022 believe that children’s media should include information adapted to climate, and almost 75% have agreed that children’s media should include climatic solutions. But less than 2% of the 664 episodes of 31 television series on the theme and on the theme of nature contained climate content.
Charisse Sims, teacher and parent of six children in Los Angeles, said that it was important for children to find out about climate change from an early age.
“Because it’s their world, and it has an impact on so many things,” she said, adding that Suzie Hicks the climatic chick and germ Makes the science of the climate accessible and fun.
“Scientists sometimes want to use big words, and you just don’t understand what they are talking about,” said Sims. “But with Suzie, you understand what you can do.”
The pioneer is not easy
Hicks is starting to gain in recognition, especially by appearing on the climate Media Company Fifty Climate Leaders of Grist to watch list in 2024 and the narrative agency for climate change Pique Action 2025 Climate Creators to watch list.
But theirs is not an easy to ignite path. Hicks said they were currently crowdsourcing almost all of the program funding. They have also been breathtaking in the past for the articles related to climate change they have created on social networks.
“All my friends have about nine to five. And they have health care. And as they earn money. And I am here as playing with puppets, talking about the earth,” said Hicks. “And so I’m just making a bush, hoping that it will work and that some well follows.”
Jennifer Vanasco has published this story for air and the web. Chloee Weiner mixed the audio.