Kyoto Protocol: Whoever Released It Must Decrease It
Background Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have used fossil fuels to produce electricity, pumping greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate. Industrialized countries,
Environment
Mitigation vs Adaptation: The Before and After of Climate Change Policy
Have You Ever? Imagine you’re taking a nature walk with your friends Adir and Gil. The three of you come across a river and happily
Deforestation: Falling Trees Make the Loudest Sound
Background Forests cover about thirty percent of the Earth’s lands, so it’s not surprising that many modern industries have been built around profiting off them.
The Fracking Debate: Digging Up Trouble?
Have You Ever? Fossil fuels are used to power up plenty of modern-day devices, but have you ever wondered how we get the oil and
Paris Accord: Clean Energy Here We Come
Have You Ever? You just finished eating lunch in the cafeteria with your friends when the bell rings. As you watch students pack up and
Green New Deal: Seeds of Change
Problem Did you know that climate change could cost the US economy billions of dollars by the end of the century? Between crop failures, natural
Divestment: Money Talks
Problem The burning of fossil fuels is one of the primary causes of climate change. Burning fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide, which traps heat in
Carbon Tax: Paying for Pollution
Introduction Emma owns a business that makes and sells bathing suits. As the company owner, her primary concern is maximizing profits by selling many bathing
Carbon Offsets: Where Does the Carbon Go?
Introduction Elijah has a lot of chores to do before the weekend is over, but he wants to have fun. Instead of working all day,
Carbon Neutrality: Narrowing in on Net-Zero
Introduction Anna is in a class where the teacher assigns homework every day but doesn’t check it until the end of the month. Unfortunately, it
