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Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.
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How Vehicles Pollute the Air
Backgrounders
Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.
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Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
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Earth Month: Climate Change
Backgrounders
Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.
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Summer Symposium Series: Climate Career Resources
Backgrounders
A career focused on climate change and sustainability would let you help people by working to help solve the biggest problems of our time.
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Introduction to Climate Change
Backgrounders
Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.
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What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
STEM Explained
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
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What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.
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What are Greenhouse Gases?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.