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Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle takes her kids on a whirlwind tour, from the Arctic to the equator so they can see telltale signs of climate change.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Burning fossil fuels has released tremendous amounts of pollutants and carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. This has resulted in devastating effects on our planet, its climate, and its ecosystems. Lawmakers, activists, and innovators around the world are seeking solutions to this dangerous issue by looking for alternatives to fossil fuels. In this informative look at energy solutions, readers will learn the importance of clean, responsible, and...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 12
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
In 2017, two years after England introduces carbon dioxide rationing to combat climatic change, eighteen-year-old Laura chronicles her first year at a London university as natural disasters and political upheaval disrupt her studies.
Author
Series
NREL/TP volume 5500-75528
Publisher
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Pub. Date
May 2020.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Zero Populaton Growth, Inc
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
Through 12 readings and 32 activities this curriculum material introduces high school students to issues of the global environment and society, while both challenging them to critically evaluate the issues and motivating them to develop solutions. The materials are cited as being applicable to social studies, science, math, language arts, and family life education. A teachers guide provides a chart that briefly describes each activity, indicating...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Demand for electricity has surpassed all records while its production has historically caused environmental damage. Global warming, urban smog, acid rain, and toxic chemical spills are but a few environmental concerns that were directly related to electricity production. Although techniques such as selective catalytic reduction and government emission standards have lessened the overall pollutants, increased demand necessitates increased supply, which...
Author
Publisher
Springer
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Although this transportation revolution has allowed many of us to fill our homes with global goods even a past emperor would envy, our era of abundance, and the freight transport system in particular, is predicated on the affordability and high energy density of a single fuel, oil. This book explores alternatives to this finite resource including other liquid fuels, truck and locomotive batteries and utility-scale energy storage technology, and various...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"If you've ever thought about creating your own family homestead but weren't sure how to get started or if it were even possible, Stewart and Shannon Stonger have been there and can help guide your way. They left their home in the city and moved to an empty plot of land with hopes of building a more sustainable way of life. Their years of research, limited budget, creativity and pursuit of their dream produced effective solutions that have taken them...