Overcoming Obstacles
CLIMATE PROJECT / LESSON 3.4CLOSEROVERCOMING OBSTACLES1PurposeUse what you’ve learned about how to effectively implement climate solutions to make a case for the best ways to overcome challenges. Process1.Foreach climate solution obstacle, decide which lever of power can help overcome the challenge and explain your reasoning. Some obstacles might have more than one lever that can make an impact.Climate solution obstacleGovernment, business, NGO, or individualHow can this lever of power help overcome the obstacle?Transitioning to renewable energy like solar and wind often requires significant up-front investments.Many community leaders and members may not fully understand the importance of climate solutions or how to support them.The transition to sustainable products and processes can bring up logistical and supply-chain issues in sourcing climate-friendly materials.Some climate solutions face delays due to lengthy approval processes and complex zoning laws.Some industries, especially those reliant on fossil fuels, may resist adopting climate solutions due to fear of short-term economic losses.Although many households have inefficient appliances or poor insulation, upgrading to new energy-efficient options is expensive.Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Overcoming Obstacles”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/
CLIMATE PROJECT / LESSON 3.4CLOSEROVERCOMING OBSTACLES22.Write a claim that answers the question, Whichlever of power can make the greatest impact when it comes to implementing climate solutions?