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Nearly 80% of U.S. Populations Can’t See the Milky Way

ENVIRONMENT A new sky atlas reveals the worsening state of light pollution. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn a little about light pollution. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including a citizen science project perfect for those summer nights and today’s MapMaker Interactive map of the world’s “Lights at Night.” Discussion Ideas A new atlas maps the … Continue reading Nearly 80% of U.S. Populations Can’t See the Milky Way

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How Climate Change is Affecting World Heritage Sites

ENVIRONMENT A report released last month evokes some Hollywood-style climate imagery. Although the Statue of Liberty is not yet being pummeled with waves as in the movie The Day After Tomorrow, the report does cite Hurricane Sandy’s damage to the iconic symbol and the danger of future hurricanes to it. Other World Heritage Sites also face threats from climate change. (The New York Times) Use … Continue reading How Climate Change is Affecting World Heritage Sites

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Release the Kraken!

ENVIRONMENT The number of cephalopods has shot up, even as humanity’s influence on the ocean has caused many marine populations to plummet. I, for one, welcome Cthulhu our cephalopod overlords. (Washington Post) Watch our fun video to understand why this Nat Geo photographer calls cephalopods the “James Dean of the sea” and “the scariest animals I’ve ever encountered.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list … Continue reading Release the Kraken!

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Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High

ENVIRONMENT Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes. (Nat Geo News) What is volcanic ash? Why is it such a hazard? Check out our great encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including … Continue reading Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High

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Edible Six-Pack Rings Could Save Marine Animals

ENVIRONMENT A Florida brewery has come up with an idea that could save the lives of marine animals around the world: biodegradable and edible six-pack rings. (Time) Use our activity to understand marine debris’ “legacy of litter.” Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Read through our activity “Marine Debris: A Legacy of Litter,” and adapt … Continue reading Edible Six-Pack Rings Could Save Marine Animals

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