The hard truths of climate change — by the numbers

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A family eats near a coal-fired power plant in China. Coal supplies nearly 60% of China’s energy, and the country is using more of the fuel, but renewable energy is growing at a faster rate. Credit: Adam Dean/PANOS

Concepts of Geographic Thinking: Interrelationships, Spatial Significance, Patterns and Trends, Geographic Perspective

Inquiry: Why might some of the least developed countries be able to meet their Paris accord numbers and the developed countries struggle?What needs to be done to ensure countries meet their Paris accord numbers? What might happen if they don't

Activity: Examine the Paris Accord to understand the Global goals. Examine how countries are aiming at meeting their goals of the Paris agreement. Conduct an issue analysis of the top greenhouse gas emitters to better understand why they continue on their current path. Create a spatial journal of key players and influencing data. Develop an action plan to help countries meet their Paris accord numbers and help ensure a safe world in the future. Create a story map to communicate the action plan.