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Greenhouse Effect

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Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

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Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

Cars driving through thick smog

How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.

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Green Energy

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An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

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Earth Month: Climate Change

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Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

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Summer Symposium Series: Climate Career Resources

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A career focused on climate change and sustainability would let you help people by working to help solve the biggest problems of our time.

Our climate is changing

Introduction to Climate Change

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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.

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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?

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This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.