A new report highlights the influence of the fossil fuel industry on energy and environmental education in Canadian classrooms. It critiques educational materials that fail to address greenhouse gas emissions or climate change, noting Inside Education's guide on Alberta's oil sands as a key example. This guide lacks critical discussions on balancing energy needs with environmental impacts, raising concerns among environmental advocates. Throughout Canada, similar patterns are observed where industry-supported resources focus on fossil fuels while neglecting discussions on renewable energy options or transitioning away from fossil dependency.
"The guide... mentions nothing about greenhouse gasses, emissions or climate change. That's a problem," said Anne Keary, co-author of the report. "It's both a matter of what they are saying and what they're not saying."
Keary stated that industry-supported resources often do not engage in deeper discussions about renewable energy sources or the transition away from fossil fuels.
Environmental advocates are raising concerns about the fossil fuel industry's influence on energy and climate education, citing funding efforts that impact curriculum.
Inside Education, highlighted in the report, has been criticized for accepting money from fossil fuel companies while claiming content is not influenced.
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