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Scientifically and pedagogically reviewed digital resources for teaching about climate science, climate change, and energy awareness
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Climate and Energy Topics
- Climate System 11 matches Includes natural processes within the climate system: orbital patterns, solar radiation, oceans, atmosphere, water cycle, the natural greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, regional climates and differences between climate and weather.
- Causes of Climate Change 6 matches Includes natural changes (cyclic variability, volcanic eruptions, solar output) and human-caused changes (due to GHG emissions and land use changes)
- Measuring and Modeling Climate 18 matches Instrumental measurements, proxy data, climate model projections
- Climate Impacts 36 matches Includes sea level rise; extreme weather; drought; changes to ecosystems, plants and animals; melting ice and permafrost; ocean wamring; impacts to water resources, agriculture, public health and national security
- Human Responses to Climate 6 matches Includes policy, mitigation, adaptation, risk management, personal responsibility
- Nature of Climate Science 2 matches Includes the process of science and common misconceptions about climate science
- Energy Use 3 matches Sources of energy, usage trends, conservation, policy
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Climate Literacy Principles
- Humans can take action 12 matches Humans can take actions to reduce climate change and its impacts.
- Sun is primary energy 1 match The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system
- Climate is complex 4 matches Climate is regulated by complex interactions among components of the Earth system
- Life affects climate; climate affects life 1 match Life on Earth depends on, is shaped by, and affects climate
- Climate is variable 3 matches Climate varies over space and time through both natural and man-made processes
- Our understanding of climate 12 matches Our understanding of the climate system is improved through observations, theoretical studies, and modeling
- Humans affect climate 7 matches Human activities are impacting the climate system
- Climate change has consequences 32 matches Climate change will have consequences for the Earth system and human lives
Energy Literacy Principles
- Energy is a physical quantity 1 match Energy is a physical quantity that follows precise natural laws.
- Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow 7 matches Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
- Various sources of energy are used to power human activities 4 matches
- Human use of energy 5 matches
- Energy affects quality of life 8 matches The quality of life of individuals and societies is affected by energy choices.
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Projected Impact of Climate Change
This visualization is a chart that displays future climate change in terms of temperature increases and the impacts and Food, Water, Ecosystems, Extreme Weather Events, and Risk of Abrupt and ...
The impact of a global temperature rise of 4 degree Celsius
This interactive world map shows the impact of a global temperature rise of 4 degrees Celsius on a variety of factors including agriculture, marine life, fires, weather patterns, and health. Hot ...
Impact of sea level rise in Bangladesh
A simple three-part diagram from UNEP GRID Vital Water Graphics showing what the impact of global warming will be on projected coastlines and populated areas of Bangladesh with a 1 and 1.5 m sea ...
Changing Planet: Rising Sea Level
This video discusses the social and economic impacts (worldwide and in the US) of sea level rise caused by global warming (aired April 1, 2011).
Climate Change 1958: The Bell Telephone Science Hour
Bell Telephone Science Hour produced this video in 1958, explaining how the production of CO2 from factories and automobiles is causing the atmosphere to warm, melting the polar ice caps, and causing ...
Climate Change at the Doorstep
This PBS video focuses on sea level rise in Norfolk, Virginia and how the residents are managing the logistical, financial and political implications. Science journalists who have been studying ...
The Pentagon and Climate Change - Earth: The Operators' Manual
In this video the Pentagon's focus on climate change is described as a significant factor as the military examines potential risks, strategic responses, and impacts of climate change on future ...
