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Captain Planet's Message and Consumerism
- Captain Planet was meant to warn kids about the environment and climate change in the 90s.
- However, consumerism overshadowed the message, as kids focused more on collecting toys than activism.
Reagan's Deregulation of Children's Ads
- Ronald Reagan deregulated advertising to children in 1981, removing protections against manipulative marketing.
- This led to cartoons becoming extended advertisements, prioritizing business over children's welfare.
Jimmy Carter's Environmental Leadership
- Jimmy Carter was an early environmental advocate who installed solar panels on the White House in 1977.
- He supported alternative energy and environmental laws, recognizing climate change as a serious emerging issue.