Hypermentilating The Podcast

Family Discussions: How To Talk To Kids About Climate Change

July 15, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

HI, welcome to Episode The Eighty-EighthAn entertaining, thoughtful and informative podcast. We lead and encourage conversation between adults, young adults and kids. Every Wednesday, we discuss topics of interest from both the younger and the older point of view.We hope you find something of value here.Hi,In this episode, a father and daughter explore the reality of climate change and the challenge of discussing environmental crises with children. They explain the science behind the "thickening blanket" of greenhouse gases and discuss the catastrophic threats of rising sea levels and extreme weather. The duo examines the roles of greed and industry in blocking progress while touching on the dystopian elements of modern urban life. To wrap up, they tackle a curious "Internet Weirdness" question—"Is my dog a genius or just lucky?"—and dive into the viral world of AI-generated "skinwalker" videos(22:44) Trying to understand what the reality of climate change is.(19:48) What kids ask: Is my dog a genius, or just lucky?“ The beautiful truth burst upon my mind — I felt that there were invisible lines stretched between my spirit and the spirits of others. “ Helen KellerHave an awesome day,Scout and WilliamFor anyone looking, it's a new day alwaysHypermentilating is reader and listener supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Hypermentilating at hypermentilating.substack.com/subscribe

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