Cutting our Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero

• 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.
  

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.

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