The Climate and Clean Air Coalition has an action resource library with articles and datasets concerning air pollution in various countries along with the policies that are in place to address the situation. Organization: Climate and Clean Air Coalition The Union is the international federation of civil society organisations concerned with air pollution. Most of […]
This resource is an article on the effects MAT Asphalt has had on the surrounding area. MAT Asphalt is a hot mix asphalt plant in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago. It’s next to a school, across the street from a 69 acre park, and less than 1000 feet from the nearest homes. The plant’s […]
Local doctors are set to lead the new Philadelphia Regional Center For Children’s Environmental Health, with the goal of protecting children in the Philadelphia area from environmental health risks. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson learned from both doctors and parents how this center’s research could make a positive change in the community (Source). Organization: NBC 10 Philadelphia […]
This resource is an informational video explaining how wood-burning stoves threaten our health and environment by generating harmful levels of air pollution. Organization: New Scientist New Scientist is the world’s number one science and technology magazine, and online they are the go-to site for breaking news, exclusive content and breakthroughs that will change your world. […]
AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Their recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. A new interactive map even lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data for a […]
This interactive article created by NASA Climate Kids answers the question: What causes air pollution? Children will learn that air pollution is caused by solid and liquid particles and certain gases that are suspended in the air. These particles and gases can come from car and truck exhaust, factories, dust, pollen, mold spores, volcanoes and […]
Books within the series: How to Test a Friendship: Violet and Pablo are best friends who love science! So when they discover a riddle that opens a magic portal in the Science Space at school, they can’t wait to check it out! Along with their new classmate, Deepak, the friends discover a magical makerspace called […]
Water – Corporate Accountability’s campaign for water provides students with examples of how to advocate for their water along with any relevant news articles concerning events that affect our water. There is also a video “Who controls the way we drink?” which showcases how cities around the United States have come up with innovative ways […]
This three-part graphic novel series follows the AstroNuts on their various missions to save the inhabitants of Earth in a sustainability-centered storyline. AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet Humans have gone too far, wrecking planet Earth. We might need to find a new planet. But who could possibly help us do that? The AstroNuts! Lucky […]
Miguel searches for sunflowers in his community garden in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help searching for sunflowers to complete the celebration. What do we know about sunflowers? […]