Angry Birds’ Feathers Ruffled Over Climate Change, So They’re Going Green

The latest U.N. activist is all aflutter about saving the environment. Red, the main character from the Angry Birds -- that game you obsessively play on your phone -- is the new U.N. Honorary Ambassador for Green, and he’s here to ask us all to do better for the planet. Red and the rest of the Angry Birds crew began their ambassadorship in March, and ever since they’ve been “traveling the world” -- i.e. being featured in a series of hilarious ads staged in different global landmarks -- imploring people to make some changes to save the environment. From Red planting a tree in the desert to him riding a crowded bus to promote public transport, the ads are meant to draw laughs, but also to make you think about what you can do to tackle issues like food waste and the water crisis. Here are seven habits the Angry Birds want you to hatch to help the Earth: 1. Keep Your Birdbaths Short And Sweet. Red made it to Latin America! Make him happy by making a pledge to conserve water using #AngryBirdsHappyPlanet. pic.twitter.com/s10dTzVH1L— Global Goals (@GlobalGoalsUN) April 9, 2016 2. Use Public Transportation For Your Morning Migration. Taking the bus puts less carbon in the air. Make a climate pledge w/ #AngryBirdsHappyPlanet https://t.co/i0Uyu8rtHr pic.twitter.com/RubvMvw3jY— United Nations (@UN) March 26, 2016 3. Don't Wing It When You Shop, Bring A Reusable Bag. The #AngryBirdsHappyPlanet campaign continues for the #globalgo...
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