Take Action and Change the World with Georgina Stevens

Meet author and climate campaigner Georgina Stevens and discover how her love for nature and our planet inspires her to take action. Then learn how you can get involved and make positive changes too! Join Georgina as she explores the issues of climate change with children and school groups: from the major causes (like farting and fast fashion!) to its impact on the world around us, before showing you how you can use your own motivation to help protect our planet.

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