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    • Learning objectives


      • To understand the impact of fossil fuel-powered means of transportation, as well as acquire the basic physics knowledge of the atmosphere and the carbon cycle;
      • To understand the effects of atmospheric pollution and its impact on the environment, as well as on people’s health;
      • To be able to assess one’s own practices’ sustainability and think of more eco-friendly habits and practices;
      • To be able to describe and convey basic concepts of transport sustainability and engage others in more sustainable behaviour.

    • Learning Outcomes


      • To be able to understand the impact of CO₂ emissions from transportation and have a general knowledge of transportation share of emissions;
      • To describe the carbon cycle, its mechanism, and the effects of CO₂ on the atmosphere;
      • To discern which mobility options are more sustainable;
      • To identify mobility-related actions that concur to climate change;
      • To develop actions in everyday life that can reduce global warming

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