Topic: Plants
In the U.S., some people note the beginning of spring when cherry trees ringing the Jefferson Monument begin to bloom. But what if spring comes too early? A listener’s question about false spring — on Earth and Sky today.
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- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
Rain that falls in urban areas typically flows into sewers and storm drains. This urban runoff has been found to contribute greatly to pollution in rivers, lakes, the ocean, and other natural bodies of water. That’s why some communities are turning to alternatives such as “green roofs …”
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- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
You could be standing right next to the world’s biggest fungus and never know it’s there. We’ll talk about an underground humungous fungus in the forests of Eastern Oregon.
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Sea otters are known for their playful antics in the waters along the west coast of the U.S. But sea otters also play a serious role in the local ecology. Discover kelp forests and sea otters — today on Earth and Sky.
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When mountaintop coal mining is completed in Appalachian forests, the ground is often left as hard as concrete. A forest expert talks about alternatives — today on Earth and Sky.
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- Energy and Society (PreK-8)
- The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Focus on Forests (9-12)
- Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live (9-12)
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