Failing to act on global warming could wipe out a fifth of the world's wealth, says a new report. That could mean an economic depression. Discuss what happens when businesses go bust and jobs disappear. Talk about who suffers and why.
Economist Sir Nicholas Stern has calculated that, without action, up to 200 million people could become refugees as their homes are hit by drought or flood. Do young people think this will force industrialised countries to take action?
Invite young people's ideas on reducing carbon emissions and energy use.
What would they give up or change? How do they think other people could contribute?
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