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Current concentrations of the minor components in Earth's atmosphere.
Bloom (2010) Global Climate Change: Convergence of Disciplines. Sinauer Associates.
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Climate Challenge Game
SUMMARY Requires Flash 8 to play The producers' primary goal was to make a fun, challenging game. At times it was necessary to strike a compromise between strict... More »
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Activity: Near-Ground Level Ozone Pollution - CLEAN
Last Updated on 2013-04-29 at 19:21
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Activity takes one to two class periods plus homework assignments. Computer with Internet access necessary.
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Atmospheric science
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Atmospheric science is the umbrella term for the study of the atmosphere — the blanket of air covering the Earth. It is a relatively new discipline that is concerned... More »
Tracking the Global Carbon Cycle
Last Updated on 2012-08-22 at 14:54
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary anthropogenic (man-made) greenhouse gas in terms of concentration and effect. It is responsible for about one-third of the global warming... More »
Shrinking Atmospheric Layer Linked to fluctuations in...
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A shrinking Atmospheric Layer Linked to Levels of Solar Radiation may be driven by large changes in the sun's energy output, and may in turn drive... More »
Meteorology
Last Updated on 2012-08-21 at 16:08
Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and physical processes of interaction with the Earth's crust, oceans and outer space. Meteorological phenomena are... More »
Podcast: NPR series - Are Recent Heat Waves a Result...
Last Updated on 2012-08-15 at 16:22
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3:12 minutes
NPR series, Published: August 6, 2012; Christopher Joyce
Joyce explores the recent heat waves and what professionals think of their possible... More »
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