ABC KIDS News Time

Cow fluffs and giant pumpkins

Feb 5, 2021
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INSIGHT

Seaweed Reduces Farm Methane

  • Cows and sheep produce methane gas which contributes to climate change by trapping heat in the atmosphere.
  • Scientists discovered that adding special seaweed to their food can significantly reduce methane emissions from these animals.
INSIGHT

Indigenous View on January 26

  • January 26th has different meanings, especially for Indigenous Australians who see it as a day of pain due to colonial history.
  • Amy McGuire created a book to share Indigenous perspectives and help kids understand this complexity.
ANECDOTE

Giant Pumpkin Festival Story

  • Dale Oliver won first prize for his giant 867-kilogram pumpkin at a local festival in New South Wales.
  • The biggest pumpkin ever grown was in Belgium, weighing over a ton, showing how massive fruits can get worldwide.
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