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Pbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game Lesson PlanPbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game Lesson Plan
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PBS
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9th - 10th
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1230L
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Pbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game

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Explain why mercury is harmful to humans, and discuss how government encourages industries to reduce mercury emissions. Examine the pros and cons of emissions credit trading and discover how the free market can be used to reduce emissions.

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mercury

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cap and trade, emissions credit trading, mercury emissions, clair, clean air interstate rule, pbs, costs and benefits of government regulation

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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