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GHGs & Landfills

Landfill Methane Capture
Science
Industry & Manufacturing
Grade 10
NB
GHGs & Landfills

Description

In this lesson students will be introduced to landfill methane capture as a net-zero solution to the methane emissions produced in landfills. The students will complete a research activity that they will share with their peers to develop an understanding of 1) the impact methane emissions from landfills have on our climate and 2) how landfill methane capture could be used as a net-zero solution.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Industry & Manufacturing

Context: School, Community

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