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The Greenhouse Effect
This short animation film joins the alien, Paxi, as he investigates the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases and the effect they have on the Earth’s atmosphere. He explores how human activity, such as cars, factories, and food production have increased the amount of carbon dioxide trapped in the atmosphere and gives suggestions as to how pupils can help to reduce their carbon footprint.
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