Topic: Conservation
In mountainous areas, quaking aspens are among the most beloved of trees. But aspen trees are in trouble. Learn more about their decline in the U.S. — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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You hear, “save water” and “save energy.” But even with the best intentions, it’s hard to know exactly what choices to make to be “green” in your daily activities. An expert has some tips — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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- PreK-8 Guide
- Energy and Society (PreK-8)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Municipal Solid Waste (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
When a medical disaster happens — the emergency crew can save lives. We talk about an environmental emergency team and Colorado’s largest recorded fire ever — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
In the 19th century, many people, including the naturalist Thomas Huxley, thought there was an endless supply of fish in the sea. But nowadays some fisheries are collapsing. Learn more about no-fishing zones — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
Over a dozen species of North American prairie birds are in danger of extinction. A cooperative effort between conservationists and ranchers to help conserve prairie birds — today on Earth and Sky.
Related PLT Activities
- PreK-8 Guide
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Risk (9-12)
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