Cutting our Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero
Provided by: PBS|Published on: November 15, 2022
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Economics, Engineering
Authors: NOVA
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video presents the essential strategy of addressing climate change through mitigation efforts like increasing energy efficiency, reducing energy waste, and increasing clean energy production.
- The video provides a visual representation of annual coal emissions to help students grasp the scale of the problem and discusses the need for energy storage and distribution solutions.
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Positives
- This video simplifies complex topics like climate mitigation and the clean energy transition.
- The video uses a mix of data visualization, graphics, and expert interviews.
Additional Prerequisites
- Although not mentioned in the video, it is essential to clarify the difference between reaching zero emissions versus net-zero emissions.
- This resource requires access to the Internet.
Differentiation
- For students who may prefer to read along, the resource includes a transcript of the video.
- The video briefly mentions the importance of carbon sequestration, which the teacher can expand upon.
- Have students consider the social, economic, and political reasons why the clean energy transition is not happening faster and brainstorm how these challenges can be overcome.
- Use this other resource to provide a more in-depth look at clean energy technologies.
The resource talks about the benefits of renewable energy sources. It is a mitigation strategy to addressing climate change impacts. Although, there are a few drawbacks when it comes to scaling up, when compared with nonrenewable sources, this form of energy is becoming cheaper than fossil fuels. It is not only cost-effective but the best energy solution the world needs now. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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