Climate Solutions Research
OER PROJECT: CLIMATE/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITY CLIMATE SOLUTIONS RESEARCH1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Climate Solutions Research”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeGather the facts you’ll need to create an informative presentation on a climate solution.Process1.Working independently or with a group, choose a climate solution that you think is most important for others to be aware of. Your group can choose a solution from the list provided below or you can choose your own.2.Choose one solution to research further, andcomplete the table below. Use the guiding questions as a starting point for brainstorming—it’s OK if you don’t address each one. Here are two good places to start your research:•The EPA’s “Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation” (https://web.archive.org/web/20170112183014/https://www.epa.gov/arc-x/strategies-climate-change-adaptation)•Grand Challenge Solutions LibraryMy chosen solution:•Conservation of forests/green spaces•Reforestation•Wetland restoration•Drought-resistant seeds•Nuclear energy•Renewable energy•Carbon capture•Battery storage•Low-carbon cement and steel•Alternative building materials•Process improvements•Improved fertilizing•Alternative meat•Livestock feed additives•Reducing food waste•Electric vehicles•Sustainable aviation fuel•Advanced biofuels•Hydrogen fuel•Smart urban design•Public transportation•HVAC efficiency•Smart building design •Coastal protections•Advanced storm-warning systems•Resilient livestock•Healthcare preparedness•Infrastructure and building codes•Water management
OER PROJECT: CLIMATE/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITYCLIMATE SOLUTIONS RESEARCH2Guiding questionsNotesSolution overview •What is this climate solution, and how does it work?•What problem does it aim to solve?•What are the key technologies, policies, or practices involved?Impact•What is the potential impact of this solution?•How does it compare to other similar solutions in terms of effectiveness?•Are there any unintended consequences or risks?Cost•What is the cost of implementing this solution, both up front and long term?•What infrastructure, resources, or materials are needed?
OER PROJECT: CLIMATE/ LESSON 5.2ACTIVITYCLIMATE SOLUTIONS RESEARCH3Guiding questionsNotesTime and scalability•How long will it take to implement?•How easy or difficult is it to scale this solution to different regions or industries?•How could it evolve with future innovations?Implementation•What role do governments, businesses, or individuals play in implementation?•What are the best strategies for increasing adoption?•Who will benefit most from this solution?•Are there any communities or groups that may be negatively affected?Recommendation•Why do you think this solution should be implemented?