Can Mass Carbon Capture Really Work?

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This engaging PBS video clearly explains the process of carbon capture.
The video also explores different methods that have been explored for large-scale use of carbon capture, presenting both the positive and negative impacts.

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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: Hot Mess

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

The video includes images, music, graphics, and text to engage students.
The video looks at both positives and negatives of proposed solutions, leaving room for class discussions.

Prerequisites

Students will need to have a basic understanding of carbon dioxide and global warming.
There is an advertisement before the video and the content finishes at 5 minutes and 35 seconds.

Differentiation & Implementation

This video could be a lesson hook for middle and high school science classes.
The lesson Carbon Sequestration: Solutions to Climate Change or the course Undo Climate Change are great options to further explore the video's ideas.
Engineering classes could use this video in conjunction with Geoengineering: A Horrible Idea We Might Have to Do to spark engagement in further research and evaluation of current carbon emission solutions.

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