Apr 23 2011
In the news…
I know things are winding down, but I was amazed by all the recent news stories that deal with our units of study. At this point in the course, reading the news is a way to study. This AP exam is constantly being rewritten as new research is published or new environmental disasters occur! Check out any that interest you:
NPR: Fukushima Vs. Chernobyl: Still Not Equal
BBC: BP oil spill: The environmental impact one year on (yes, it’s been a year already!)
NPR: Researchers Link Extreme Rains To Global Warming
NPR: Washing Away The Arctic Coastline (more on sea level rise)
NPR: Climate Change Trends: Carbon Emissions Giants (data/maps)
NPR: Tapping The Earth For Energy Savings Year-Round
NPR: Our ‘Toxic’ Love-Hate Relationship With Plastics
NPR: Repelling Bugs With The Essence Of Grapefruit
NPR: The Worldwide ‘Thirst’ For Clean Drinking Water
