Earth day: tougher climate laws?

A lot of the power to protect the planet lies within people's lifestyle choices. Do we need tougher climate laws? Ahead of Earth Day on April 22nd, help students understand the urgency of the "climate crisis" and debate whether laws should be adjusted.  

Published 31 March 2023

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Understand the urgency of the "climate crisis"
  • Explore the context around climate laws
  • Debate whether these laws should be adjusted

These teaching resources are supported by the British Council. The Economist Educational Foundation maintained full editorial control.

This resource was created as part of Festival 2023. See the student discussions here.

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