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Ecopolis

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring Joe Murray, Where to watch: Planet Green)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fictitious city aids in preventing environmental disaster.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series sends a clear pro-green message and argues that the global population must quickly find environmentally sustainable ways of producing fuel, food, and other resources to avoid future catastrophic urban environmental problems.

  • Role models:

    Dr. Kammen commits himself to bringing attention to living green and finding the best to preserve the planet.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The show includes fictional scenes of Ecopolis residents arguing over gas and resources. Some of the discussion of potentiall environmental disaster could be scary for young kids.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    The word “hell” is used to describe what life could be like in the future.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ecopolis

Parents need to know that this educational "green" series looks at technological solutions for sustainable urban living by imagining the environmental problems of a fictitious future city. It’s informative, but the ongoing scientific conversations might be a little dry for some viewers (particularly young kids), and discussions about looming ecological disasters and scenes of Ecopolis residents arguing over fuel and struggling to breathe could be a little frightening.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the media's role in presenting/covering topics like environmentalism. How does the media impact what people think about these topics?
  • Is it really important to live a greener lifestyle? Why or why not? What can people do to reduce our carbon footprint and live a greener life? Does it require big or expensive life changes?
  • How do scientists determine the future impact of environmental damage on the planet? Is it really possible to know what the Earth will be like in 40 years?
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