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How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change
Apr 29, 2024
NPR correspondent Nate Rott discusses the new board game Catan: New Energies, highlighting its focus on energy use and pollution without directly mentioning climate change. The game mimics real-world challenges and aims to spark conversations about sustainability and pollution control.
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- 'Catan New Energies' encourages players to weigh the consequences of using fossil fuels versus renewables in their development strategies, reflecting real-world energy dilemmas.
- 'Catan New Energies' sparks discussions on environmental challenges by allowing players to experience and understand the impacts of their decisions, promoting sustainable thinking.
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The Evolution of Catan: Introducing Energy Production and Pollution
The new version of Catan called 'Catan New Energies' introduces a 21st-century twist by adding energy production and pollution to the gameplay. Players face choices between faster building with fossil fuels or slower with renewables, showcasing the consequences of each decision on pollution levels. Pollution impacts the game gradually, reflecting real-world scenarios where catastrophic events can occur.
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