Transportation

• This sector summary introduces many ways humans can modify their infrastructure, mode of transport, or need for mobility in order to reduce emissions.
• Over a dozen transportation solutions are presented in the sector and links to each are provided at the bottom of the page.

Positives

• Teachers will find links to information that could complete an entire unit on transportation solutions.
  
• The feasibility and timing of the solutions is briefly mentioned and the estimated reduction in emissions is presented for the entire sector.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Teachers may wish to begin instruction with a brief discussion of how transportation affects climate change. 
• A definition list will be helpful for unfamiliar terms.
  

Differentiation

• This article and the accompanying solutions can be used in social studies classes studying human behavior.
• Small-group instruction can be used to have the groups research transportation solutions related to the issue of climate change.
• English classes will be able to use the data to create argumentative or explanatory essays regarding the impact of transportation on the environment.
• Urban planning and design students can use this introductory article to explore transportation design solutions for urban and rural communities.
  

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