Environmental Protection Agency: Choose a Path to Lower GHG Passenger Travel

Think you can put us on the path to lower greenhouse gas emissions? Now’s your chance!

Follow the steps below to set a GHG target and then try to reach it by designing your own 2050 scenario. Did the two sides of the bridge connect? If not, try again.

STEAM Topics Resource Audience Grade Level Tags

Science Topics

Atmospheric Sciences, Fossil Fuels, Pollution

Middle School, High School, College

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College, Adults

Air Pollution, transportation

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