Summary
In our news wrap Thursday, protests broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, ahead of the United Nations' climate change summit that begins this weekend. A U.N. backed report said 10 of the world's great forests, including Yosemite National Park, are emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb. The state of Florida filed suit over a vaccine mandate for federal contract workers.
Five Facts
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Who
is protesting outside a coming gathering of world leaders in Glasgow, Scotland?
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What
did a recent report reveal about how some large forest areas are affecting carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
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Where
has China recently stepped up a campaign of military harassment, according to this segment?
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Why
is the state of Florida suing the federal government, according to this segment?
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How
has the social media company Facebook chosen to rebrand?
Focus Questions
Do you think protests such as those outside the gathering of leaders in Glasgow can help change the outcome of policy decisions? What citizen actions do you think would be most effective?
Media literacy:
Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?
For More
Can schools and classrooms become forums for helping solve climate and environmental challenges? Absolutely. Read
this Student Voice piece
by student Maya Greene to learn how, or check out our
invention lesson series
to think through your own solutions for environmental challenges.
