About this episode
Three friends form the Air Patrol Team to combat air pollution in their city.
In the bustling city of Greenstone, the skies had turned hazy. The once-clear air was now filled with smoke and dust, making it hard for people to breathe. Schools had even canceled outdoor recess. But a group of kids decided they had to do something. Tian, Mei, and Ming were best friends who loved science and nature. One day, while sitting in Mei’s backyard, Ming said, “This smog is terrible! We can’t even see the stars at night anymore.” Tian nodded. “We learned about air pollution in class last week. It’s caused by too much smoke from factories and cars.” “But what can we do? We’re just kids,” Mei asked, kicking at the ground. “Maybe we’re kids, but we’re also smart!” Tian said, his eyes lighting up. “Let’s form the Air Patrol Team and find ways to help!” The three friends got to work. First, they visited their school library and read about what causes air pollution and how people could help reduce it. They learned that trees clean the air, biking instead of driving reduces smoke, and saving electricity helps too. Excited, they decided on three missions: 1 Planting Trees: The next weekend, they visited the local park with a bag of seeds and small tree saplings. Tian explained…
People in this episode
Host: Riley讲故事
Topics covered
- air pollution
- environment
- kids activism
- science
- community service
Keywords
- air quality
- pollution
- trees
- biking
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Air Patrol Team
Places: Greenstone, local park, school library
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