My sister and sister-in-love (organic farmers extraordinaire) just showed my kids the persimmon seeds and explained how the kernels predict weather. Hence, this cartoon. If you want more info on persimmon predictions check out the farmer’s almanac. Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates… Read more:
Tag Archives: Climate Change
Hank D and the Bee: Scary Halloween Costumes
More on Coal and Halloween Costumes From Greenpeace: Coal Power Plants From NaturalPapa: How to Create an Unforgettable Kid’s Halloween Costume from Scratch Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: A Bunch of Hot Air
More on Fox spinning the wind turbine (and bullies). From Treehugger: Wind Farms Cause Global Warming, Fox News Says From Care2: Bully: The Movie and the Movement Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Geoengineering: Plan B for Saving the Planet
Geo-engineering has been on the fringes of the debate of how to handle the threat of climate change for a number of years now. But it has always been seen by most as just a little too ‘out there’ for serious consideration. Giant reflectors in space to reflect the sun? Massive floating ships spewing salt-water… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Party?
The manual method of carbon sequestration (not balloon blowing, Hank) may have problems, but the natural method certainly needs to be celebrated. I think this is a reason to party! Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Gray Hair = Green Mind
Does President Obama have whiter hair because he has a greener mind? Hank thinks so. Related cartoon, video, and articles: Cartoon: Limbaugh, O’Reilly, Hannity, and Beck Wear Speedos to Fight Global Warming Video: Steven Chu’s “make it white” video clip from the Daily Show (move 6min 30sec into the video for his white surfaces plug)… Read more:
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge Book Review and Giveaway
There probably aren’t many kids (or parents) in the US who haven’t read a Magic School Bus book at some point. They’re really great for older kids who not only want a story, but also want to learn something at the same time. So when I got a review copy of The Magic School Bus… Read more:
Listen to the Children: Tell Obama to Lead the U.S. at UN Climate Conference
The most important reason for environmental activism is the legacy our children will inherit. What will they say to their grandchildren? “Sorry, our parents were too busy watching Lost and American Idol to give a damn. Now be quiet and eat your Soylent Green.”… Read more:
Mother Jones Wants Your Face
Our friends over at Mother Jones want to let you feature your face, or your kid’s faces, on the web cover of their climate issue: “In December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to hash out a climate treaty that will shape our planet for generations to come. Our special climate issue features four different… Read more: