Connect Project in North Country and Mohawk Valley
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Provided by: New York State|Published on: April 8, 2024
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Synopsis
- This article is an update on the Smart Path Connect project that is rebuilding and modernizing transmission lines in New York to better withstand extreme weather and utilize clean energy.
- The article highlights New York State as a national leader in their progressive climate plan that fosters a green economy, supports disadvantaged communities, and invests in clean energy.
- The article is available in many languages.
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Authors: New York State
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, Northern NY, Central & Western NY
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Korean, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Urdu, Yiddish
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Positives
- The article explains the many benefits of this project, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and increased green energy jobs.
- The article is available in twelve other languages.
Additional Prerequisites
- The links for the Smart Path Connect map, the New Statewide Transmission Investments map, and the Smart Path Connect website are broken.
- Students should be familiar with clean/renewable electricity and how it is transmitted.
- Some students may benefit from having the terms transmission lines, grid, renewable energy, emissions, and others defined before reading the article.
Differentiation
- Civics classes can use this resource to assess the intended and actual outcomes of New York's climate policies.
- Earth science and engineering classes can use this resource as an example of technical climate change solutions.
- Students outside of New York State can read this article as inspiration for what their state can do to address climate change. Students can create proposals for climate policy using ideas from this article.
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