These lessons focus on the issues affecting the planet, and look to strengthen young people's knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills on topics such as wildfires, eco-anxiety and fast fashion.
While AI is helping people find solutions to climate change, it’s also contributing to the problem. By 2030, the amount of CO2 produced by AI data centres will equate to roughly 40% of the annual emissions of the United States. What’s more important: AI’s potential for progress? Or protecting the planet?
In November 2022, a group of experts from the United Nations published a report that highlighted the prevalence of "greenwashing", a term used to describe when a company is misleading or deceptive to make it seem more environmentally responsible than it really is. Â
A lot of the power to protect the planet lies within people's lifestyle choices. Do we need tougher climate laws? Ahead of Earth Day, help students understand the urgency of the "climate crisis" and debate whether laws should be adjusted. Â