About This Lesson
Hurricanes are becoming stronger, droughts are lasting longer, and wildfires are spreading through areas once thought to be safe. As these events grow more frequent and intense, it becomes more important to understand what is driving the rise in global temperatures. This learning journey from CFR Education covers:
- Why the World is Getting Hotter
- The Greenhouse Effect
- How Climate Change Can Get Even Worse
- How Humans Cause Climate Change
- Who Releases the Most Greenhouse Gases?
This resource comprehensively explores how greenhouse gases and feedback loops shape the climate while also looking at the ways our everyday choices—like what we consume, how we travel, and the energy we use—contribute to the problem
CFR Education, the educational arm of the Council on Foreign Relations, helps middle, high school, and higher education students understand and engage with today’s most pressing global issues. With over 700 free, nonpartisan, multimedia teaching and learning resources, CFR Education’s supplemental materials help students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to navigate today’s interconnected world. CFR Education also provides professional development and programming opportunities to support educators as they take on this crucial work.
