In the US, individual consumption choices will be a key determinant for improving energy sustainability and decreasing carbon emissions. While increasing the cost of energy does lead to reductions in energy consumption, this is a blunt weapon that causes hardship and disruption in the broader...

The ability to think critically to solve problems is an important skill 21st century skill. However, both writing and content educators have found it challenging to cultivate in students. (Bitchener & Banda, 2007; Holbrooke, Bourke, Fairbairn & Lovat, 2007, Lilis & Turner, 2001). This study was...