Why I’m Giving Up Air Travel

• In this op-ed article, climate change and transportation policy analyst Gideon Forman explains his decision to reduce his carbon footprint by not flying in airplanes except in cases of family emergencies.

Positives

• The article provides a link to more information about the impacts of flying on climate change.
• Gideon Forman describes his reasoning for choosing not to fly, providing an opportunity for students to empathize with him and/or discuss his choice.
  

Additional Prerequisites

•  Students should have a basic understanding of what causes global warming and climate change.
  

Differentiation

• This resource provides an excellent opportunity to connect the topic of climate change with ethics and global citizenship.  
• This article gives students the chance to activate prior learning about the sources of greenhouse gas pollution.
• Students can discuss the author's choice to stop flying for non-essential travel and write their own opinion articles on whether people should fly for non-essential reasons or not.

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