The city of Norfolk, Virginia, is already experiencing the effects of sea-level rise. Streets that used to flood only occasionally now fill with sea-water every time there's a full-moon. Need to Know reports on how one American city is dealing with a problem that may soon be on all our doorsteps.
GOALS
To increase awareness of the immediate impacts of climate change.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Watch >> Need to know: Climate Change at the Doorstep - PBS
Ginny Brown came to NCSE as the Project Director for the NSF funded CAMEL (Climate, Adaptation, Mitigation, E-Learning) project. This work centers on developing a community of climate change educators, researchers and students to combat the impact of climate change.
Ginny has twelve years experience in working with academia at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Prior to coming to NCSE, Ginny was the Program Director for the Vulcan Mater ... (Full Bio)
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Length: 11 minutes
The city of Norfolk, Virginia, is already experiencing the effects of sea-level rise. Streets that used to flood only occasionally now fill with sea-water every time there's a full-moon. Need to Know reports on how one American city is dealing with a problem that may soon be on all our doorsteps.
GOALS
To increase awareness of the immediate impacts of climate change.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS
Watch >> Need to know: Climate Change at the Doorstep - PBS
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