Parents' Guide to Positive Energy

Positive Energy TV show: White male and female hosts shown in front of two windmills

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Joly Herman By Joly Herman , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Uplifting show about eco-innovation has big oil sponsor.

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What's the Story?

In POSITIVE ENERGY, hosts Dallas Campbell (Bang Goes the Theory) and Kari Byron (Mythbusters) are on the hunt for clean, green energy solutions that can help everyday people, while benefiting the planet. They travel to places like Brazil, Kenya, China, and the U.S. to look at eco-innovations that are changing lives. Their goal is to inform audiences, while making their show the first carbon-neutral television production on record. Can they meet their goal?

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Though many shows about the state of the environment focus on the problems our planet faces, this show turns to solutions in a cheerful and engaged manner. In keeping with the title, inventions that are making clean living possible deliver feel-good vibes in Positive Energy.

Kids who like science shows will appreciate the tech that's making real change for underserved populations; an LED light with clock-type gear systems that use gravity as a power source is particularly cool. Adults can also enjoy the travel element and fun engagement with communities. Be aware, though, that Positive Energy has major backing from Shell, a fact that might dilute the show's pure intentions.

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