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Air pollution
According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated seven million people die each year as a result of exposure to air pollution.
However, air pollution not only severely affects human health, but also the health of animals and vegetation. In cities, traffic is one of the most significant sources of air pollution, and we need citizens’ active involvement to tackle the problem. Within MULTIPLIERS, students will be supported to make science-based decisions and become responsible citizens. Starting in Spain, they will consider how to improve cities’ air quality by collecting and analysing data and discussing it with scientists, experts in global health, and other relevant interest groups.
Is the air in our school polluted? Students conduct their own research on air quality in Barcelona
Poor air quality has been a major public health issue in Spain for years. Last December, the EU’s top Court ruled against the country for the high air pollution levels in Madrid and Barcelona, deciding that these cities failed to protect the health of their citizens. But the future is not all bleak. In Barcelona, …
Students as Agents of Social Change/MULTIPLIERS & OStogether Inspiration Session
What does the school of the future look like? The times when students were considered mere recipients of information are over. Still, schools haven’t fully transitioned yet into a model that strongly encourages student participation, agency and self-efficacy, preparing pupils to tackle real-world challenges. With a focus on science education and sustainability dilemmas, the MULTIPLIERS …
What is Open Schooling? The MULTIPLIERS approach to build inclusive and long-lasting learning communities
Modern societies are facing a wide range of complex challenges, such as fighting climate change, protecting the environment, promoting healthy living and fighting pandemics such as COVID-19, among others. To successfully prepare for and address such challenges, citizens must actively engage in public dialogue on scientific issues and participate responsibly in science-informed decision making. Still, …
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