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Can We Gas Up... Without Gas?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-YtC3nwWwU

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This video explores the benefits and challenges of electric vehicles, and looks at some of the ways we can decarbonize much larger modes of transportation.

Video length is 14:09

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Teaching Tips

  • There are multiple ideas and topics brought up in this video that could be further unpacked in the classroom.
  • Careers are brought up near the end of the video and may help students think about possibilities for future work.

About the Content

  • This video includes scientific information about the carbon footprint of cars and the benefits and downsides of electric vehicles.
  • Transportation is one of the most visible and personal ways we are impacting the Earth's climate. This video describes the economic and energy issues of transportation, including cars, shipping, and planes.
  • They describe the carbon use of vehicles, as well as the realities of personal vs. large-scale use of transportation.
  • Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

About the Pedagogy

  • This video can be used as an introduction to energy issues around transportation and how transportation impacts climate change.
  • This video can also be used to discuss social systems and economics.
  • This video might also be relevant to social studies classes to discuss how people are affected by and can engage in climate solutions.
  • It also includes a discussion of how vulnerability and risk to climate change interacts with transportation.
  • The video is 14 minutes long and includes enough content to be the basis for a full class period if you take time to pause for discussion throughout.

Technical Details/Ease of Use

  • This video can be viewed on YouTube.
Entered the Collection: April 2025 | Last Reviewed: January 2025

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