Johnny, I agree that there is an awareness and deep concern among students about issues related to the environment and climate change. I also agree that these lectures and charts that illustrate the environmental impact of economic development could lead to some interesting discussions about the consequences of industrial development as well as the role of the government to mitigate these consequences. As difficult as it may seem to be to overcome these challenges, the last few slides demonstrating China’s response to climate change with the development of alternative energy sources and electric cars would also be good to show students. A good prompt would be for students to write and reflect about would be ways that individuals and societies can reduce their impact on the environment and how nations can work together to reverse the effects of climate change.
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