National & Civic Issues

What is Climate Change?

Abstract:

This article goes into detail about what climate change is, how it affects the world around us and what we can do as people to help.

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National Geographic Kids

U.N. Climate Report

Abstract:

This article talks about the need for countries to act to stop climate change and when that needs to happen.

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Time for Kids

Author:

Brian S. McGrath

Published:

April 8, 2022

College & Career Issues

‘We’re on our own.’ How people with disabilities are left out of climate planning

Abstract:

This article looks at the challenges disabled individuals face in natural disasters caused by climate change through the story of a woman in a wheelchair living in New Orleans.

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PBS

Author:

Drew Costley

Published:

October 13, 2022

Cultural & Global Issues

Video: Environmental Racism Explained

Abstract:

This video by AJ+ explains environmental racism and how it is playing out throughout the United States.

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AJ+

Published:

January 29, 2016

Trump’s EPA Concludes Environmental Racism Is Real

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This article discusses the results of an EPA report done under Donald Trump which concluded that people of color are more likely to live near pollutants.

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The Atlantic

Author:

Vann R. Newkirk II

Published:

February 28, 2018

Racism seen as root of water crisis in Mississippi capital

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This article talks about how infrastructure and systemic racism created the Jackson Water Crisis.

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AP

Author:

Drew Costley

Published:

September 16, 2022

‘They let us down’: Water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, flows from systemic racism

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This article shares stories and some of the history of what led to the Jackson Water Crisis and how it impacts the residents.

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Southern Poverty Law Center

Author:

Esther Schrader

Published:

September 16, 2022

People start pollution, people can stop it

Abstract:

Who do you think was the audience for this image? What problem and solution are presented in this image?

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Learn More About Primary Sources
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Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources

Author:

Advertising Council

George Perkins Marsh

Abstract:

The impact of humans on the environment has long been recognized by people like George Perkins Marsh. What action did he take to solve the problems of his day? What can we learn from his example?

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Learn More About Primary Sources
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Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources

Author:

Library of Congress

Climate Change: How We’re Accelerating Towards The Perilous 2 Degree Milestone

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The Paris Climate Agreement has a goal to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures. On Earth Day, NBC News’ Al Roker explains how the road to that milestone is getting shorter and what the devastating impacts of continued warming will be.

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NBC News

Published:

April 22, 2021

Climate Change 2021: Global Warming Effects

Abstract:

This video by Alluring Planet talks about how the Pandemic has shaken much of human society, but still the threat posed by global warming has not gone away. The Earth's average temperature is about 15 degree Celsius, in recent years the temperature has been much higher and lower.

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YouTube

Author:

Alluring Planet

Published:

April 16, 2021

How Will Covid-19 Ultimately Impact Climate Change?

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This article is about a study that probes pandemic’s long-term effects on the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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MIT

Author:

Mark Dwortzan

Published:

January 29, 2021

How Heat Waves Form, and How Climate Change Makes Them Worse

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Heat domes, heat islands, mega-droughts, and climate change: this article discusses the anatomy of worsening heat waves in response to climate change and global warming.

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VOX

Author:

Umair Irfan

Published:

June 23, 2021

Climate and Environment Resource Page

Abstract:

This is the climate and environment page managed by the United Nations, which contains many articles suitable for research and support.

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The United Nations

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Various Authors

The State of the Climate in 2021

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In this article, BBC Future takes stock of the state of the climate at the beginning of 2021. This article contains several helpful charts and graphs to assist research.

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BBC News

Author:

Isabelle Gerretsen

Published:

January 10, 2021

Global warming

Abstract:

This article gives an overview and study of the effect of increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide on Earth's atmosphere and plant life, as well as an overview of the role greenhouse gases play in modifying Earth's climate.

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Britannica

Author:

Henrik Salen

Published:

4/27/2020

Causes and Effects of Climate Change

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This article, along with multimedia photos and videos, explains the impact of climate change on the environment.

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National Geographic

Author:

Christina Nunez

Published:

1/22/2019

Overview: Weather, Global Warming and Climate Change

Abstract:

This article explains the difference between global warming and climate change, linking several NASA articles and sources around these issues.

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NASA

Author:

Holly Shaftel

Published:

7/7/2020

The Costs of Climate Change

Abstract:

This article discusses how William Nordhaus, winner of a Nobel prize, laid the groundwork for an entire field – the economics of climate change.

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Yale Global Online

Author:

Kenneth Gillingham

Published:

10/18/2018

The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Change

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This article presents a cost-benefit analysis model of analyzing the impact and cost of climate change.

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Berkeley Economic Review

Author:

BER Staff

Published:

4/14/2020

What is climate change, and how is it affecting Earth?

Abstract:

This article provides facts and an overview of how climate change is impacting the earth and life on it.

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Live Science

Author:

Stephanie Papas

Published:

3/10/2020

Clean energy, climate change focus of Biden’s economic recovery plan

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This is a video of presidential candidate Joe Biden discussing clean energy and climate change in his campaign.

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ABC News

Author:

ABC News Reporting Staff

Published:

7/14/2020

Does Global Warming Impact The Environment

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This video explores the impact that global warming has on the earth’s environment.

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Fuse School

Author:

Keith Ross

Published:

5/3/2020