Engineered Sinks
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Provided by: Project Drawdown|Published on: January 30, 2024
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Synopsis
- This resource is currently being revised by Project Drawdown but you can research many of the other solutions in detail on their new Drawdown Explorer page.
- This article is a sector summary that defines and examines engineered sinks as one category of possible solutions for the issue of excess greenhouse gases, primarily focusing on biochar.
- The article provides a link to related data that comprehensively discusses the benefits and limitations of biochar production, as well as the impact of this method of carbon sequestration.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Project Drawdown
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- Although the article is brief, it will introduce students to this emerging emissions solution sector.
- This introductory summary lays the groundwork for teachers to plan a comprehensive unit based on engineering solutions to climate change issues.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers may wish to briefly discuss and define engineered sinks before assigning the article.
- Since the vocabulary is rigorous, a definition list will be helpful.
- Teachers and students will need internet access.
- Teachers can share the article via social media.
Differentiation
- Teachers in English classes can use this article as the starting point for a lesson about problems and solutions.
- This article can supplement a science lesson regarding human impacts on the environment and the growing mindset of engineering solutions to climate change problems.
- Since biochar is a topic throughout the article and also in the accompanying link to a more in-depth analysis, teachers may wish to have a piece of charcoal on hand as a visual aid.
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Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown is a nonprofit organization that seeks to help the world reach “drawdown”—the future point in time when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline. Cities, universities, corporations, philanthropies, policymakers, communities, educators, activists, and more turn to Project Drawdown as they look to advance effective climate action. Project Drawdown resources for educators include the database of Drawdown Solutions, educational video series Climate Solutions 101, the Drawdown Stories initiative, and more.
Scientist Reviewed
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