Science communication is strengthened when we use creative approaches. Art is such a powerful tool for this, especially when communicating to kids.
Last year, I met Dave Schneider, a climate scientist who studies ice sheets and climate systems, work very similar to my own. He recently published a children’s book titled Goodnight Fossil Fuels! that’s specifically about climate change and fossil fuel accountability. The book was co-written and illustrated by environmental educator and artist Kira Davis. It stars a penguin who teams up with scientists to help solve the problem of how fossil fuels are harming the climate system and features colorful watercolor artwork.
I interviewed Dave and Kira about their book and the importance of collaborations between scientists and artists to advance science communication.
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