Exploring the Need for Climate Policy: Climate Change & Negative Externalities

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity learners will:
  • Learn about the concept of externalities.
  • Learn about market failures and need for government intervention.
  • Explore how climate change is a negative externality and exploring the need for sustainable economic growth.

Curriculum Connections

Grades 9-12
  • AB Science Curriculum
  • ON Science Curriculum

Length of Activity

1 to 1.5 hours

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