Two Words: Captain Planet (And the Planeteers). When I was a child I was a big fan of watching Captain Planet protect earth from pollution and environmental destruction. With help from the Planteers, 5 Teens from different parts of the world with powers, Captain Planet showed young viewers of the different hardships facing the earth. MORE

I can attribute that to specific moments in my life, such as the time when my grandfather taught me to name flowers in his garden, or when I used to watch Captain Planet. We speak to Egyptian campaigner Sarah Rifaat about the environmental movement and why bureaucracy and corruption are still the biggest barriers to change in Egypt . Sarah Rifaat, like many people in Egypt, suffered from childhood asthma caused by the high levels of pollution in her city. MORE

Do you remember Captain Planet and the Planeteers? Here is a video about the Captain Planet merchandise that might surprise you. I do and so does my husband. As children we both enjoyed the cartoon immensely. We have recently looked for a DVD release of the cartoon for our children but have been unsuccessful in our search so far. I know that I was not aware of the special products. MORE

" Captain Planet, he's our hero,Gonna take pollution down to zero."  "  As I tell my intro classes (econ and environment), "If you want zero pollution.stop breathing."  "  Looks like I might soon have the support of the Vatican.    But not for the reason you think. MORE

Watch the Pilot Episode for Captain Planet -A Hero For Earth- NOW MORE

Ironically, one of my favorite shows as a kid was Captain Planet , a show which Laura’s father, Ted Turner, created. She’s the Chairwoman of the Captain Planet Foundation , which promotes environmental education and gardens in schools, and Zero Waste Zone-Downtown Atlanta. Lindsay: The Captain Planet Foundation’s mission is to support environmental projects for children. Featured heroines for the planet leaders mentors women MORE

As a child I was discouraged from watching a television program called “Captain Planet.” Captain Planet in the Flesh! It’s been over a decade and a half since my first encounter with Captain Planet, but it wasn’t until recently I was able to meet my childhood hero in the flesh. When I arrived at the first garden build, which was awesome in so many ways, there he was, Mr. Captain Planet himself. MORE

Just a heads up for all you Captain Planet fans! On February 25th Mother Nature Network will begin the posting of over 20 original episodes of Captain Planet and the Planeteers on their website throughout the year, becuase according to MNN “we need him more than ever!&# He’s back! Green mullet and all! MORE