Are the Wombles really the best children’s characters to tackle the climate crisis?

The stars of 1970s television have been announced as ambassadors for the British government's #OneStepGreener campaign. But would the Octonauts and Go Jetters do better?

From Wimbledon Common to Kelvingrove park - the Wombles, Britain's much-loved environmentally friendly furry creatures who became TV stars in the 1970s, are back in the spotlight after being announced as ambassadors for the government's #OneStepGreener initiative in the run-up to Cop26 in Glasgow.

Famous for collecting litter on Wimbledon Common in London and upcycling it, the Wombles will be promoting activities that people can do to reduce their carbon impact, such as walking and cycling, planting trees and reducing food waste, before the climate summit in November.