Today in class we started to investigate and discuss how to combat and mitigate climate change and its impacts. We read this and if you were absent (for some reason, students took it upon themselves to opt out of class to watch another period of debates), then you should read it ASAP - and make sure you make up the reading check from today also. Our goal is to become better versed in potential methods for combating and mitigating climate change so as to discuss and debate them formally on Monday of next week - and become more informed voters and citizens.
It is really important that you get the permission slip signed if you have not done so already. Please bring it to class tomorrow. Check the previous post for links to obtain a copy of the permission slip. If you brought it in previously, then you are all set.
Tonight's homework is to read at least one more article about climate change mitigation strategies and watch at least one video clip. Based on what you read today, think about the most interesting/feasible/worthwhile/etc. strategies and try to do research on them on your own. If you find an interesting article, then please feel free to email it to me.
Related articles (more will be posted)
Climate Change Mitigation - United Nations Environment Programme (click on the different options to learn more)
Cities Will Solve Climate Change, Not Nations
Video clips
Geoengineering (changing albedo) against climate change
Hopeful lessons from the battle to save rainforests
The state of the climate and what we might do about it
A reality check on renewable energy resources
How to fight desertification and reverse climate change
Fusion is energy's future
TED's "The End of Oil" playlist
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