STEM обучение за климатични действия: мониторинг на въглеродния отпечатък и CO₂ емисиите
STEM Education for Climate Action: Monitoring Carbon Footprint and CO₂ emissions

Summary/Abstract: This article presents a STEM-based experimental model for university education that integrates the monitoring of energy consumption and CO₂ emissions into the learning process. By using digital sensors, mobile applications, and tools for data analysis and visualization, students engage in authentic research activities that introduce them to contemporary environmental science methodologies. Climate change represents one of the most serious global challenges of our time, largely driven by carbon dioxide emissions generated by energy use and transportation systems. In this context, higher education plays a crucial role in preparing future professionals who not only understand the scientific and technological dimensions of climate processes but are also capable of applying sustainable solutions in their professional practice. The proposed model transforms learning from the passive acquisition of theoretical knowledge into the active construction of understanding through empirical observation and data interpretation. The results indicate increased environmental literacy, development of analytical and systems thinking, and a sustainable change in students’ attitudes and behavior toward environmental protection. The model demonstrates the potential of university STEM education to become an effective instrument for climate action and sustainable development.

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