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Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

Submitted by Earth Links on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 03:04
In a year when Americans experienced record high prices at the gas pumps and winter heating costs are projected to soar nearly fifty percent, consumers are looking for ways to lower their energy costs for businesses, homes, schools, and transportation. Our primary energy sources today are fossil fuels, which are being depleted at an alarming rate.
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Borders: Environment: Earth

Submitted by Earth Links on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 02:29
Humans are altering the earth's landscape at rates and in ways never seen in times past. Using a digital camera to document local landscapes as they are today, students will explore how changes in human land use are impacting local environments. Students will also explore some of the social impacts of various land uses in their area.
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Analyzing Your School'S Energy Consumption

Submitted by Earth Links on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 02:06

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a nationally accepted benchmark for design, performance and operation of green buildings. While few schools in the United States are officially labeled "green" construction, there are many smaller things that can make a school "greener," or more environmentally friendly. Read more >>