As described by the US Department of Education, ``... it's more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information... to think deeply and to think well so that they have the chance to become the innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders who can solve the most
pressing challenges facing our nation and our world, both today and tomorrow....
However, the enormity of the
challenge facing humanity from climate change and the special responsibilities of high - emitting developed
nations in particular has not been covered in the mainstream
press at least in the United States.