Climate change

Guided inquiry, Myth 6

Myth 6: “Climate change actions will make people poorer”.

Write down your testable hypothesis concerning Myth 6.

You are given the basic argument of Myth 6 and the question you must answer using the following scientific sources.

The argument of Myth 6: Limiting the use of fossil fuels will hinder growth and increase the cost of living, harming the poorest.

Question: Will limiting the use of fossil fuels affect growth and the cost of living, harming the poorest?

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Study Source 6.1 and perform the task.

Record the benefits that will result from using renewable sources of electricity.

Study Source 6.2 and perform the task. Study the table from the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2020, which concerns the socio-economic effects of the change of energy sources.

Identify the impending effects of using different energy sources.

Study Source 6.3 and perform the task.

Record the information about the jobs that will result from exploiting renewable energy sources.

Por favor, usa esta ferramenta para procurar informações e avaliar a sua fiabilidade.

Elementos de prova / principais conclusões / resumo das informações relevantes para a hipótese)

Tipo e fonte de evidência

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Source 6.1

Source 6.2

Source 6.3

Based on the given evidence, our conclusion(s) concerning the myth “Climate change actions will make people poorer” is(are):

According to the data you collected, where do you owe the error of this myth?