Okay, this isn’t about climate solutions, but it is about tech, and it’s a big story. Australia, in a rapid legislative process, has banned most social media for kids under the age of 16. That includes Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and X.

Social media has proven to be quite dangerous for children (and adults, for that matter, but that’s not the story today). From bullying to harmful misinformation to predatory behavior to self-image issues, social media is far more dangerous and damaging than we initially expected when entering what seemed like a utopian connected future. The Australian Parliament has decided it’s just too much for kids to handle and navigate.

Zachary Shahan