Climate Change

Student readings describe the scientific controversy over "tipping points," the Obama-Biden energy program, and plans to green the Empire State Building. Following the readings are suggestions for student-led green initiatives for Earth Day - or any other day.

Student readings examining this crisis and President-elect Obama's plans to combat it are followed by discussion questions, subjects for inquiry, citizenship activities, and ideas for student follow-up after Obama is inaugurated.

A student reading deals with the Nobel Prize award, including a few of the basic facts and a view of what can and should be done.

Offers an overview of a British government study and an IPCC February 2007 report on climate change.