Building a Low-Carbon Future: The Need for Collective Action
Learners will explore and understand the political concept of ‘the commons’, how this concept applies to climate change, and why greenhouse gas emissions are a ‘tragedy of the commons’. Learners will be able to apply this knowledge to explore the concept of Climate Justice at a high level.
Thawing Tundra
Permafrost is a layer of soil that is usually “permanently” frozen. What happens when permafrost is not so “perma” anymore? As global temperatures rise, the Arctic is experiencing warmer temperatures leading to the thawing of permafrost. In this backgrounder, learners will learn about the tundra biome and permafrost, and find out more about the consequences of a thawing tundra.
Wildfires
What do you think of when it comes to summer break? Sleeping in, a new job or summer camp, and... smoky skies? In this backgrounder, learners will find out more about the positive and negative effects of wildfires, and what is being done to help reduce destruction and encourage ecosystem health.
