Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

The People Who Caused the Climate Crisis Won't Fix It

Provided by: TED |Published on: June 28, 2022

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In this video, Angela Mahecha Adrar discusses her thoughts about the communities affected most by climate change, who should lead the transition to a greener and more sustainable future, and the links between economic justice and social justice.
She argues that solutions that improve social and economic outcomes for minorities and low-income families can also be effective solutions to fight climate change.

Subjects: Science, Social Studies

Authors: Angela Mahecha Adrar

Region: Global

Languages: English

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This video is an excellent resource to explore the social aspects of climate change and inspire students to take climate action.
Additional resources that would be helpful for further research into climate justice are listed below the video.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the unequal effects of climate change and the unequal burdens of environmental pollution.
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Consider using these mapping resources to explore where air quality and pollution from fossil fuels may be the worst in the students' region.
Social studies classes could use this video to extend this topic.
Students may have differing feelings and opinions after watching this video. A helpful activity could be a debate or discussion about the topics addressed or by answering guiding questions in groups.

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