Resource Overview
Students use country-level data to compare where carbon dioxide emissions are produced to where people are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Students will be able to:
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- Compare countries in terms of their per capita carbon use and their risk for experiencing climate change related disasters.
- Identify and analyze social, economic, and environmental factors that affect a country’s risk and adaptive capacity relating to climate change impacts.
Features of This Resource
- Global environmental justice lesson
- Students explore the human dimension of climate change
- Technology component when students explore interactive online maps
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