About this lesson
A closer look
Before the COP26 climate summit, New Zealand raised its pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, but planned to buy about two-thirds of those cuts as overseas carbon credits. Climate scientist Kevin Trenberth argued the country should instead cut its own emissions, using rooftop solar, wind, and pumped hydro storage, and remove barriers that discourage homeowners from generating clean power.
Suggested grade level
Grades 9–12
Suggested teaching range based on the reading, scientific concepts, and classroom activity. Teachers can adapt the lesson for their students.
Source material
This curriculum draws on material from newsroom.co.nz.
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