The year 2024 has once again been characterized by a large number of devastating climate-related hazards. While many of these events were likely to have been exacerbated by climate change, they also provide drastic reminders of the degree to which humans can influence whether a meteorological extre...
Climate change refers to a statistically defined change in the average and/or variability of the climate system, this includes the atmosphere, the water cycle, the land surface, ice and the living components of Earth. The definition does not usually require the causes of change to be attributed...
Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone interested in environmental science, this course explores the scientific basis of climate change, its effects on natural and human systems, and the strategies for mitigation and adaptation. Through engaging lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions,...
It wasn’t for just a few days either. Months and even years later they would bring it up, sometimes in the middle of the night needing a hug and a cry after a nightmare of the world burning. Whoops. We decided to change how we approach this topic with our children. We wanted our...
At Live Science, our expert writers and editors cover the impact of global warming, and the measures that scientists, world leaders and innovators are taking to reduce our harmful impact on the planet, with the latest climate change news, features and articles. Discover more about climate change...
In 2022, New Jersey became the first state to require students in all grades to learn about climate change. But generally, how schools teach about the science and social-emotional impact of climate change varies greatly depending on the grade and location. The result is that many kids may hav...
In order to meet the new curriculum demands, they were being asked to: 1) change their teaching style to engage students to respond to open-ended Conclusion In the first part of the paper, we proposed that, in the context of environmental and science education, Vygotsky's (1997) principle...
Climate Change Advisor for Shell Hello and welcome to my blog. There's lots said about why climate change now confronts us, and what it means, but the real issue is what to do about it. Plenty is said about that too, but there's not enough discussion on the practical aspects of imple...
Qatar Forms Climate Change Ministry, Appoints Finance Minister More Reuters FILE PHOTO: Night scene of the skyline of Doha with towers are seen at Al Dafna Area in Doha, Qatar, October 20, 2019. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/File Photo DUBAI (Reuters) -Qatar's emir created an environment ...
Nations gather to discuss who should pay to prevent the worst effects of climate change. But Donald Trump’s US election win might dampen commitments. Alix Soliman &Jeff Tollefson News|08 November 2024 What Trump’s election win could mean for AI, climate and health ...