The Solutions

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• Teaching Tips
  Consider using this video to either introduce or close a unit on renewable energy options. This video could also be used to address misconceptions about the price of renewable energy and to highlight the types of jobs that are associated with clean energy markets. This video focuses on possible climate solutions. It may be useful to watch at a few other videos from this series for context and a more broad overview of climate change.
• About the Science
  This 4 minute video explores solutions to the climate crisis with questions such as "Can and will we choose to power our lives with less CO2 emissions". This video explores the current technologies available in renewable energy and the potential to use them more widely. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions about energy grids and economics. This video focuses on the mechanisms and technology already in existence that will help humanity overcome climate challenges and reduce CO2. While the technical details aren't described, the solutions are accurate. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  Although there is no teacher's guide for this video, it is engaging and can easily support a discussion about renewable technologies. There are lesson plans focused on wind and solar energy included below the video. The video itself is useful for a broad overview of climate solutions.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  This is an easy-to-play video through platforms like YouTube.