With climate change at the front of the news agenda and our minds right now, we're all thinking a little more about the impact we're having on the planet day-to-day.
So it's no surprise that almost eight in 10 (77%) children and young people are said to be more concerned about climate change than anything else right now, according to research by Smart Energy GB.
The survey of over 1,000 children aged 8 - 16 found that 68% of children believed global warming will have an extreme impact on the planet while they are alive and 13% said they worry about it at least once a day.
The children were asked what they feared losing most in the next 50 years and their responses showed they are very aware of what is happening to the planet right now.
Among their concerns, were polar bears (60%) and penguins (44%), as well as The Great Barrier Reef (62%) and Rainforests (56%).
But, the children's biggest concern was the loss of clean air in cities (75%).
The research, which was carried out following the Global Climate Strike led by 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg earlier this year, shows kids today are tuned into what's going on in the world, and the impact it will have on their future.
Robert Cheesewright from Smart Energy GB said: "It’s sad that children and young people are having to experience such concern for the future of the environment, but so encouraging that this generation is clearly motivated to make change happen."
As part of their initiative to help families reduce their carbon footprint, the company encourages parents to get their kids outside and away from tech, to introduce a smart meter into their home so it's easier to monitor their household energy usage as well as helping the company monitor energy usage nationwide, and teach kids about recycling, making sure to set an example in the home.
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