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Mind mapping 7 - 11 years old

Power stations generate electricity by burning fossil fuels.

Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels.

Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases when they are burned.

Most cars, lorries, ships, trains and airplanes are powered by fossil fuels.

Petrol and diesel are fossil fuels made from oil.

Nearly everything we buy has been transported by lorries, ships and planes.

Factories use fossil fuels to power the machines.

Most homes and schools use gas or electricity made from fossil fuels for things like heating, lighting and cooking.

Using less electricity saves money and helps stop climate change.

Water companies use lots of electricity when they treat and pump water. Saving water saves money and helps stop climate change.

Trees and plants absorb carbon and help to prevent climate change.

Walking, cycling, recycling, reusing, reducing and eating locally grown food help in the fight against climate change.

Turning down the thermostat, using energy efficient goods, closing curtains, switching off the tap, reusing carrier bags…..
all help in the battle against climate change.

Plastic is made from oil.

Enormous amounts of fossil fuels are used to make metals.