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How Do You Talk to Children about Climate Change? One Book Has a Few Ideas

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last year, I met Dave Schneider, a climate scientist who studies ice sheets and climate systems, work very similar to my own. that’s specifically about climate change and fossil fuel accountability. The book was co-written and illustrated by environmental educator and artist Kira Davis.

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Taylor Swift and Climate Change Songs

Legal Planet

We don’t need Taylor Swift to “fall in love with a climate scientist,” we just wish she’d write a song about the climate crisis. When the breathless coverage of her relationship with Travis Kelce first boosted ratings for NFL football, some suggested Swift should use her star power for good by “dating a climate scientist.”

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Three Takeaways from Twisters: Hillbillies, Science, and Solutions

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Storm Par team mostly went to Ivy League schools; Tyler, the tornado wrangler and cowboy scientist, trained as a meteorologist; Dexter is a scientist; Lilly brings her technical expertise as the drone operator; and Kate has some educational training, but also relies on what she learned growing up in Oklahoma.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

6 -- Inquirer: Federal Agency Is Pushing Urban Agriculture As A Climate Change, Social Issues Solution -- The Heinz Endowments Commits $9.3 Million To Improve Region’s Climate, Environment, Health Outcomes -- Post-Gazette: Heinz Endowments Awards $9.3 4-9 In State College For H.S. 16-17 [PaEN] -- PA Assn.

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Is Activism a Part of Responsible Climate Scholarship?

Legal Planet

Such arguments against “climate scientists becoming climate activists” are happily boosted by climate denialists, delighted to have another stick with which to beat climate science and to insinuate that climate scholarship is biased. Frontiers in Education Download as PDF

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Strategic Ambiguity

Union of Concerned Scientists

Lenses are shaped by education, culture, religion, genetics, family, friends, and the vagaries of our trajectories through life. My lens was shaped by a multicultural upbringing and by my experiences as a climate scientist. They are the product of the accident of where and when we were born.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.