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5 Common Climate Misconceptions

Paul Turner from the Ministry of Eco Education asked Sylvia Knight from the RMetS about some of the misconceptions that frequently appear in teaching resources and conversations. 

The interview covers:

  • ‘Greenhouse gases absorb the Sun’s energy’
  • Greenhouse gases form a layer high in the atmosphere
  • Local emissions of greenhouse gases have local impacts
  • Tree planting will solve climate change
  • Carbon footprints are useful to explore personal impacts.

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Teaching resources

Secondary Maths
With climate context
Secondary Science
Making connections across the sciences to show the vital links between the learning of students, their climate literacy and awareness of related careers.
MetLink - Royal Meteorological Society
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