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Tag: Climate change

Skyline of the City of Rochester on a cloudless fall day

Student’s Corner

Posted on August 19, 2022 by student

What is a climate haven? A climate haven is a location that is predicted to avoid the worst effects of climate change, such as increased extreme weather events like hurricanes… Student’s Corner

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Climate change, climate haven, Great Lakes, RochesterLeave a comment
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Posted on July 22, 2022 by student

If you’ve been keeping up with international news, you’ve likely seen that many European countries have been hit with a brutal heatwave, leading to deaths, illness, and structural damage. First… Student’s Corner

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Climate change, Europe, extreme weather, heatwave, wildfiresLeave a comment

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Posted on July 15, 2022 by student

Brighter surfaces As the temperature rises during the summer, a common concept again becomes aware in the minds of many, the idea that one should wear brighter clothes if one… Student’s Corner

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Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by student

Coral Reefs Coral reefs are incredibly biodiverse habitats on which approximately 25% of all marine species depend, despite only covering less than 1% of the ocean floor. They provide food,… Student’s Corner

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged biodiversity, Climate change, Environment, global warming, oceansLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on April 15, 2022 by student

Actions to Solutions There is no doubt that actions must be taken to reduce our environmental impacts and keep this earth comfortably inhabitable. These actions can be taken in many… Student’s Corner

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Carbon footprint, Climate change, Environment, global warming, Greenhouse gas, SustainabilityLeave a comment

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