The Kicking Gas Campaign recently announced the release of “Gnome Sweet Gnome” — a short, playful video that’s helping people connect the dots between home appliances, health and the climate crisis, according to a press release.
Burning gas indoors may seem harmless, but science says otherwise: Gas stoves and heaters can pollute the air inside homes and increase health risks, especially for children, elders and people with asthma. Gnome Sweet Gnome turns this often-overlooked public health issue into something visual, approachable and even a little bit magical.
“We wanted to make something that was easy to share and fun to watch — but still delivered real information people need,” Kicking Gas curriculum developer, Sylvia Hadnot, said. “Because everyone deserves a home that’s safe to cook in, breathe in and be well in.”
To help students and communities go deeper, the organization created a free lesson plan that uses the video as a starting point for learning about clean energy, public health, and everyday actions we can take for our climate and the environment.
The lesson plan is adaptable for classrooms, libraries, after-school programs, or community workshops—and is designed for learners from third to 12th grade. Educators can download it for free after signing up for the Kicking Gas newsletter here on the education page of the website at kickgasnow.org/education. The new video can also be viewed here.
“We believe in making climate action feel human, doable and joyful,” the group said in a press release. “Gnome Sweet Gnome is just the beginning.”
Over the years, the Kicking Gas organization has worked with various community partners to extend its efforts throughout the region, including the Sno-Isle Sierra Club, which serves all of Island and Snohomish counties.
“The Sno-Isle Sierra Club has established a close partnership with Kicking Gas to spread the word on the dangers of using gas stoves,” David Jones, a member of the Executive Committee, said. “This video is a powerful way to reach our region’s homeowners and to help them protect their health and the health of those they love.”
The “Gnome Sweet Gnome” video will be shown as a trailer before the film “Orcas – Life in Black and White” playing at 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 26 at The Clyde Theatre in Langley.
