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TEMP
The Future of Food in a Changing Climate:
How rising temperatures are impacting food supply
Climate Matters look at how summer temperatures are rising even after the sun goes down and a tool to confirm these changes.
WEATHER EVENTS
Shocking Photos of Extreme Weather Around the World in 2023 So Far:
A look at home Climate Change is impacting weather patterns around the world.
Climate Change's Role in the Extreme Weather Around the World:
CBS News video with Climate Now Executive Director discussing these weather events.
DEFORESTATION
MIT Climate Portal speak on the impact Climate Change has on Forests.
Deforestation is leading to more infectious diseases:
National Geographic article about deforestation can strongly impact the rise of infectious disease.
OCEAN
The Climate Initiative
Rising Sea Levels Affecting people:
A video about rising sea levels and the changing planet.
CO2
Climate-induced Displacement is a global phenomenon, but not evenly experienced:
Recommendations to protect people displaced from the climate crisis
This Study Calculated the Carbon Emissions of Getting Rich:
A summary of the study on income-based U.S. household carbon footprint from PLOS
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Community Ownership of Renewable Energy:
Nine countries look at the challenges and opportunities for local and indigenous ownership of renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Transitions in 5 Charts:
Global issues around energy.
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Four R's by Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom
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Reword – Replace words and phrases with synonyms whenever you can.
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Rearrange – Rearrange words within sentences to make new sentences. You can even rearrange the ideas presented within the paragraph.
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Cite quotes in your text and at the end of your paper.
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Paraphrased words require in-text and end of paper citations
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Summaries require in-text and end of paper citations
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Song lyrics must be cited.
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Never copy and paste.
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Common knowledge needs no citation.