But does eating locally really have a lower carbon footprint than eating food transported halfway round the world? Surprisingly, there’s scant science to lean on. True, when it comes to air freight, many local foods do have a lower carbon footprint. But when food arrives by sea, by road, or by rail—as most foods still do—the case is far from clear.
Climate Change Facts: Answers to Common Questions | Climate Change | US EPA - 0 views
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This is an EPA site which tackles the frequently asked questions about climate change in straightforward dialogue. Not only does it give scientific facts about the climate change and global warming, it reaches beyond the hopelessness into advising what can be done right now by average Joe or Jane on the street.
effect on animals - 0 views
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effects that climate change has on animals
fuel - 0 views
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discusses pros and cons of fuel alternative, specifically hydrogen
Climate Change and Global Warming for Children - 0 views
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This is a site built specifically for children. It has lots of graphics and clear explanations. It would be good to use with a lower level reader to gain grade level content at reading level.
Climate Science Program: Iowa State University - 0 views
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Absolute JACKPOT list of websites for kids an teachers. Tends to be a bit more for upper elementary. Includes Energy Star Kids, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Global Warming Kids, etc
Climate Science Program: Iowa State University - 0 views
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A comprehensive answer to the question "What is Climate Science?" Includes list of principles of Climate Science.
University Researchers: Climate change is affecting how Iowans live and work - News Ser... - 0 views
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A practical piece which gets down to the bottom of the projected effects of climate change in Iowa.
Science Daily - 0 views
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methane effect on climate change
The Problem of What to Eat | Conservation Magazine - 0 views
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It all depends on the efficiency of farming practice and local conditions.
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in the same way that production costs are lowered when larger numbers of items are produced, so also are energy costs.
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Challenges claim that buying local reduces carbon footprint
NPR: Global Warming - 0 views
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A series of short videos explaining the role of Carbon in Global warming. Very fun and easy for kids to understand
Index of 9 not-so-crazy ideas to combat climate change | MNN - Mother Nature Network - 0 views
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Could be used to get kids thinking outside the box!
Sustainability at Iowa - 0 views
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Current news, activities, and events in Iowa concerning sustainability.
National Geographic Magazine - NGM.com - 0 views
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A short article discussing the capture of carbon dioxide as an immediate response, rather than reduction of original carbon dioxide.
Tutorial 56.1 Rain Shadow - 0 views
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animation demonstrates how a rain shadow works; topography contributes to climate patterns
What's to Blame for Wild Weather? "La Nada" - NASA Science - 1 views
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explains El Nino, La Nina, and the jet stream's effect on weather
Just Blame it on the Jet Stream - 0 views
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explanation of how the jet stream influences weather patterns
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