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Taxonomy Archive: author
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Wildfire
Wildfires are any uncontrolled fires occurring within natural landscapes such as forests and brush. These unpredictable fires have the ability to jump gaps such as roads, rivers, and fire lines, making containment and suppression exceedingly difficult.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Fisheries
Tribal fisheries play a vital role in the economies, cultures and subsistence lifestyles of many indigenous groups in the United States. In several regions of the US, tribal fisheries have been severely impacted by EuroAmerican land management practices, habitat destruction and resource exploitation. Activities such as the ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Greenhouse Gas Basics
Many chemical compounds in the atmosphere act as greenhouse gases. These gases allow sunlight (shortwave radiation) to freely pass through the Earth’s atmosphere and heat the land and oceans. The warmed Earth releases this heat in the form of infrared light (longwave radiation), invisible to human eyes. Some of the infrared light ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Conceptos Basicos Sobre Gases de Invernadero
Muchos de los compuestos químicos que se encuentran en la atmósfera funcionan como gases de invernadero. Este tipo de gases permiten que la radiación de onda corta de la luz solar atraviese la atmósfera de nuestro planeta calentando la tierra y los océanos. La Tierra libera calor en forma de luz infrarroja invisible para el […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Children’s Health Facts
Climate change is not in some far off future. It is happening now. We are experiencing increased temperatures, more extreme weather events, rising sea level, an extended pollen season, and shifting ranges of disease-carrying insects. Our children are already suffering from the effects of climate change, and will continue to suffer ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change, Water, and Risk: Current Water Demands Are Not Sustainable
Climate change will have a significant impact on the sustainability of water supplies in the coming decades. A new analysis, performed by consulting firm Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examined the effects of global warming on water supply and demand in the contiguous United States. The study found that ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Story Projects and Listening Projects: Methods for Engaging Diverse Communities
A collection of storytelling strategies and projects, with most examples relating to climate and health.
20 Apr 2018 |
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We Care
Factsheet about living in a climate conscious way from San Louis Obispo’s local health department
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Health: The Effects of Heat
Climate change is real and is caused primarily by human activity, especially burning fossil fuels. As ocean and air temperatures rise, the delicate balance of climate, weather events and life is disrupted. Human health suffers as a result. What is truly needed for health is a cool, stable climate.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Famine
Climate change is already threatening the Earth’s ability to produce food. These effects are expected to worsen as climate change worsens.