Authors: Grace Yu; Sources: UN, WordMint, Unsplash

Net Zero

INTRODUCTION

Net-zero (greenhouse gas neutrality) is achieved when the amount of greenhouse gas that is released into the atmosphere and stays there equals close to zero.

“Put simply, net zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere, by oceans and forests for instance.” — United Nations

 

ACTIVITY

Carbon Dioxide Word Search

Materials: Printed worksheet, pencil // Duration: 5 minutes

  • Pass out handouts to students

  • Go over answers at the end

LESSON

Achieving net-zero as a society is a difficult, but worthwhile goal. Systemic policies would have to be changed to drastically reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

 
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