Podcast Recording – Abbey Primary School
It was a pleasure to sit down with the brilliant Year 5 climate game changers from Abbey Primary School: Layla, Payton, Teddy, Lacey and Rogan.
In our podcast recording, the group shared their thoughts on all things ‘Green’ and gave us a refreshing insight into their views on sustainability. I even learned something new myself—apparently, fridges have eco-modes!
Here are a few highlights from the podcast, along with a look at the science behind their ideas:
“Climate and weather aren’t the same cos climate doesn't change, after years of research by scientists they put climates to different places and that's what it's like most of the time.”
The students are right to point out the difference. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions like rain or sunshine, while climate describes the long-term average of these conditions in a region—typically observed over 30 years or more.
“Back when they started using more fossil fuels, in the Industrial Revolution, they didn’t really have the knowledge to make the solar panels and wind turbines.”
Exactly! During the Industrial Revolution, coal became a key energy source. Its ability to generate heat led to major developments like the steam engine. At that time, renewable technologies like solar panels and wind turbines didn’t exist, and fossil fuels powered the world’s growth.
“If it's not windy, the wind turbines won’t work.”
That’s true—wind turbines need wind to spin their blades and generate electricity. Without wind, no energy is produced. However, the internal systems of the turbines, such as sensors and controls, stay active to monitor conditions and ensure the turbine is ready when the wind returns.
“In the trees there's oxygen, it produces oxygen, cut too many down and they’ll be less oxygen around for humans.”
“There's more deforestation than there was in like, ages.”
Trees play a vital role in producing oxygen through photosynthesis. They also absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Unfortunately, deforestation has increased significantly in recent decades, putting many ecosystems and the planet’s health at risk.
A big thank you to Abbey Primary School’s Year 5 for their passion, knowledge, and inspiring thoughts. The future of our planet is looking a little brighter with young voices like theirs leading the way.
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