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This amazing resource gives clear information about the climate impacts of aviation.
A variety of beautiful infographics provide data on why flying is so bad for the environment.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should have prior knowledge of climate change and the greenhouse effect.
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Differentiation
Groups of students could read about each topic and share their learnings with the class. There are nine topics in total. Topics include "What is the climate impact of aviation?" and "How bad is flying for your carbon footprint?"
Economics or government classes could discuss the government's role in aviation.
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About the Partner Provider
Stay Grounded
Stay Grounded is a people-powered, science-based, and action-oriented network for more than 180 member initiatives around the world. The network fosters mutual support and exchange of experiences, and campaigns for a reduction of aviation and its negative impacts, as well as against problematic climate strategies like offsetting emissions and biofuels. It develops materials and background information on multiple topics around the climate impact and injustice of aviation.
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