Update - Official Nickelodeon Press Release:
U.S. SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CLIMATE JOHN KERRY
GUESTS ON NICKELODEON’S BRAND-NEW EARTH DAY SPECIAL,
NICK NEWS: KIDS AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
CBS News Correspondent Jamie Yuccas to Host Hour-Long Special
Airing Saturday, April 17, At 9 p.m. (ET/PT)
Episode to Also Include Celebrity Guests Rob Gronkowski, Lily Collins, Liza Koshy,
Skai Jackson and More
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–April 16, 2021–Nickelodeon today announced U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry is making an appearance in a brand-new Earth Day special, Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change, airing Saturday, April 17, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas, the hour-long special will tackle environmental issues, educate kids on the importance of protecting the planet and empower action through stories of kids and families across the country who are working to address the effects of climate change in their communities.
Kicking off with a primer on the history of Earth Day, Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change will also feature appearances by Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ tight end Rob Gronkowski, actress Lily Collins, digital creator and actress Liza Koshy, actress and activist Skai Jackson, among others; who will be encouraging kids to do their part to protect the planet, by sharing small but impactful ways they are more eco-conscious in their daily lives.
“Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change continues the important work of giving kids a platform to tell their stories,” said Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson, Vice President of News Programming, Nickelodeon and Executive Producer of Nick News. “As we approach another Earth Day, Nick News delves into incredibly timely topics, including the often not addressed issue of environmental racism, sustainability and the global impact of the Paris Climate Agreement; offering an engaging co-viewing opportunity that will serve as a conversation starter for families across the U.S.”
The program will also explore environmental racism introducing viewers to communities that are being besieged by industries that target underserved areas, typically populated by minorities, bringing employment opportunities that often harm the environment and cause health issues for residents. The segment will include the stories of: Fionia Carlton, a former resident of Duplin County, NC, who had to relocate because she could no longer breathe the contaminated air; Naelyn Pike, an Apache activist from San Carlos, AZ, protecting her tribal land; and Sabirah Mahmud, who lives in a polluted section of Philadelphia, PA.
Additional segments in the special include: a roundtable where kids educate their parents on environmental issues and ways they can make more eco-friendly choices; a lesson on what the Paris Climate Agreement is and explanation of terms like carbon footprint and greenhouse gases; and the results of a climate quiz about environmental issues conducted on www.nickplay.com, presented by guest kid reporter Rory Hu.
Following the premiere, Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change will encore across Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, and will also be available on www.nickhelps.com.
The award-winning Nick News series made its return last June with a special hour-long presentation Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, followed by Nick News: Kids Pick the President, hosted by entertainment powerhouse Keke Palmer, which aired in November. Nick News is executive produced by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson, Vice President of News Programming, Nickelodeon and Executive Producer of Nick News.
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Original post:
Nickelodeon will premiere Nick News: Kids & The Impact of Climate Change, a brand new hour-long Nick News special looking at the effects climate change has on the planet, on Saturday, April 17 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
Hosted by Jamie Yuccas, the new Nick News special will feature special messages from Coyote Peterson, Cooper Barnes (Danger Force), Liza Koshy (Double Dare), Rob Gronkowski (Crashletes) and more!
In additional news, Bella, Noah and Liam Syren from the "Zero Waste Family" will be making a special Earth Day appearance on Nickelodeon. The family made a pandemic pledge to live off the land in Talmadge. The family of five, including parents Fredrika and James, are growing nearly 60 different types of vegetables, fruits and berries. Talking about his friends seeing him on TV, 10-year-old Noah said "[y]eah, except my hair is long so they sort of don't recognize me."
The award-winning Nick News series made its return last June with a special hour-long presentation Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, and was followed by Nick News: Kids Pick the President, a special hosted by Nickelodeon alum Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) in October.
Earlier this year, Nickelodeon introduced Nick News Breaks, an ongoing series of news updates covering the big topics and news of the day that are most important to kids. Since its introduction, the short-form series has covered topics ranging from the Capitol Insurrection to Trump Impeachment, Peaceful Transition of Power, to COVID-19 Vaccines and NASA Landing on Mars. The most recent Nick News Breaks featured Director of NIAID and the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases Dr. Anthony S. Fauci who answered real questions about the COVID-19 pandemic from real kids.
Specials and Nick News Breaks will continue to air throughout the year. Nick News is executive produced by Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson, Vice President of News Programming.
Children and parents can visit NickHelps.com to find information and resources for Nickelodeon's Nick News specials and shorts.
From Honolulu Star-Advertiser:
Climate change TV show features Maui girl
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| Abby and Jim Rogers of Lahaina in their appearance on “Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change,” to be aired Saturday. Credit: Nickelodeon. |
Abby and Jim Rogers of Lahaina in their appearance on “Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change,” to be aired Saturday.
A Maui girl and her father will voice their concerns about the health of the ocean ecosystem on a national TV broadcast for Earth Day.
Abby Rogers, a fifth grader at King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Lahaina, and her father, Andrew Rogers, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, will appear on the special “Nick News: Kids and the Impact of Climate Change,” airing at 6 p.m. Saturday on Nickelodeon. They discuss the health of coral reefs off Maui as part of a roundtable on climate change.
“My specific segment was where I got to talk about biodiversity in the ocean ecosystem with my dad and how everyone can help,” said Abby, 11, in a phone call from Maui.
Abby said she’s been snorkeling and diving off Maui for about two years — Kapalua Bay and off Mala Wharf in Honolua Bay are her favorite spots —and has noticed healthy and bleached, unhealthy reefs.
“It’s pretty incredible to see how it can be different,” said Abby, who is seen snorkeling in the Nickelodeon special. “Just being able to see this has made me want to make an impact on the world.”
Abby got interested in the health of coral reefs after reading an article about the Coral Reef Alliance, a nonprofit that helps reefs adapt to climate change. She came to the attention of Nickelodeon through her work as a reporter for Time for Kids, a childrens’ journal run by Time magazine.
Andrew Rogers said he is especially proud that Abby’s work will influence other children. “It kind of reminds you that you can go back to a grassroots campaign and make a difference just one person at a time,” he said.
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Originally published: Friday, April 09, 2021.
H/T: Special thanks to @kancsn01 for the news!
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