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Climate Tales
Where will the Displacifier take our heroes next and what will befall them?
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What else do we need to find out?
And how is NASA seeking the answers?
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What can we do to help?
We can do a lot, including planning for a green career.
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Water, please. No lemon!
The ocean sucks up a lot of excess carbon dioxide, but at a price.
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What is happening in the ocean?
Our world is a water world, and the ocean is in charge.
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Make seed paper
When is the recycled product better than the original? When it turns into flowers!
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Winners and Losers in the Arctic
Whales are winners, but others struggle.
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What is the big deal with carbon?
We are returning carbon to the air much faster than nature took it out!
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Marmots get fat while sheep shrink
Climate change affects animals differently.
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How do we know the climate is changing?
The clues are everywhere!
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Play Leaps and Flutters!
Find out why we worry about butterflies and frogs.
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Make a terrarium mini-garden
Put the greenhouse effect to work.
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A Bee is More than a Bug
Make some artsy bees to remind you that bees make the world a better place.
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Plant a butterfly garden!
Native plants nurture these awesome creatures.
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Water-wise Landscaper
A person who uses native, drought-resistant plants to create outdoor environments for homes and other buildings in places where there is not very much rainfall.
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This interview with Michelle Pekko-Seymoure may inspire you to replace your thirsty lawn with cool and stylish plants native to your location. -
Farmer's Market Manager
A person who organizes farmers and other food sellers to bring their products to a particular place at a particular time to sell directly to consumers.
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This interview with Jaret Foster may make you hungry. It may also get you interested in helping to make a great meal using the freshest ingredients you can find. -
Migration Concentration
Test your memory on these endangered animals.
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Earthy Word Games
See a living world in a glass bubble! Find hidden words about Earth.
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NASA Wavelength
A full spectrum of NASA resources for Earth and space science education
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