As I watch the change in season, I cannot help but think about how our planet is going through other changes. These changes are commonly referred to as climate change and it really is neither new nor hidden from view. All it takes is listening to weather forecasts - let alone watching the natural environment around us. From finding plastic in humans, to sea marine creatures dying by suffocation with tangled fishermen nets, to air pollution and so many other forms of pollution, discussing environmental issues in the classroom is a necessity. After all, this is the planet our learners will be inhabiting. The short video below is an example of what is currently affecting different populations around the world: (Why hurricanes are getting worse - The Economist)
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