Feb 2 2026 Intro to Climate Justice & Continuing with Globalization Unit

Attendance 


Notes: Introduction to Climate Justice. 


Climate Justice means recognizing that climate

change has negative effects on most people in the world, 

but impacts the poor and vulnerable the most – those who have 

done the least to contribute to the problem. 


Climate justice says that we in wealthy 

countries – and the wealthier among us – who 

have benefited the most from using fossil fuels, must do 

more of  the heavy lifting to reduce our greenhouse gas (or 

carbon) 

emissions. As well, actions to address climate change and 

reduce our greenhouse gas emissions must be 

implemented in a 

way that is fair and just.


Of course - there are those - who don't believe in climate 

change - let alone 'Climate Justice' 


‘I don’t think science knows,’ Trump responds when challenged on 

climate change at wildfire briefing

Video - 2021 - CSPAN - Re: Cali Wild Fires - 

President Trump: "I don't think science knows, actually."


Video Review



Paris Climate Agreement – Key Facts

  • What it is:
    A global climate treaty where countries agree to fight climate change.

  • When it started:
    Negotiated at COP21 in Paris in 2015.

  • Official signing:
    Many countries signed the agreement on April 22, 2016 (Earth Day).

  • Came into force:
    November 4, 2016, once enough countries ratified it.

  • Main goal:
    Keep global warming well below 2°C and try to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures.

  • National climate plans:
    Each country makes its own plan called an NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution).

  • Regular updates:
    Countries must update their plans every five years to become more ambitious.

  • Support for developing countries:
    Richer countries agree to help poorer countries with money and technology for climate action.

  • Participation:
    Nearly all countries are part of it.

  • U.S. involvement:


Class Independent Work: Above Articles/Videos Re: Current Climate Situation.  & Homework Check pg 109 Terms definitions.

Q: What will likely happen now that a NATO/UN member and leading world super power has once again pulled out of The Paris Climate Agreement? Write your answer in bullet points or paragraph form. 

To end class: Re: our notes: 

"Recognizing that climate

change has negative effects on most people in the world, 

but impacts the poor and vulnerable the most – those who have 

done the least to contribute to the problem." 


If Time: Individual Reading

Globalization: Environment & Climate Unit - Continued . . . to Text - Globalization - Page 113-123

Individual Work: Complete Questions - page 122 - Q1-4 

*Be prepped to discuss. 



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