climate - the environment

Drink without a straw, protect the oceans !

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par MMirza

Greenpeace's campaign helps protect the Oceans from our plastic waste "Don't suck the life from our Oceans" : Let's stop drinking with a straw !

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"We're running out of time... Act now, before it's too late!" | Cycle 4 - 3ème

Cycle 4 - 3e, CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT, 2ndes.......... B1- - B1

Par Ms Mirza

You work for the WWF Advertising Department : you'll have to design the front page of a leaflet campaigning against man-made global warming effects. The WWF = the World Wildlife Fund : a global environment-friendly organization created 56 years ago. Its...

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GLOBAL WARMING - Impacts/Solutions/Origins | Cycle 4 - B1-B1+

2ndes.......... B1- - B1, Cycle 4 - 3e, CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par Ms Mirza

IMPACTS of global warming Although the environment endures a great deal of threats and damages, there may be some solutions. The mind map below shows things people could do to slow global warming and to protect our planet : The third map indicates the...

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The worst oil spills -world INFOGRAPHIC MAP

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

Here is a document that illustrates the worst oil spills in history : not only can you view the Gulf of Mexico catastrophe but also various other ones... Click on the illustration to get the full-size infographic.

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NYC's "Beat the heat" GUIDE

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

The New York City OEM (Office of Emergency Management)... ... has issued a Guide to help New Yorkers and visitors cope with the heat wave that is currently sweeping over the U.S.A. (up to 125°F/51.6°C in Nevada) : "On warm summer days, New York City can...

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Earth Hour 2011 -tonight !

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

When millions switch the light off... Earth Hour 2011 is tonight, at 08:30 PM : A QUIZ on Earth Hour here :

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March 20 -spring EQUINOX

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

In 2011 March equinox occurs tonight Image : courtesy of the N.A.S.A. March equinox will occur tonight, on March 20 in 2011. From an astronomical viewpoint, that's when spring begins in the northern hemisphere ; autumn also begins, but in the southern...

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Writing -to keep the missing alive

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

In Rikunzekataka city, a Junior High School has been converted into living quarters : A youngster writes a message for his grandfather who is missing. The youth is ware there must be a great deal of people like him, and he is writing for people "to feel...

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Video comprehension -check !

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

Here is the transcript of the National Geographic video from the previous post : "Marine Census complete" (03'26") .

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The 10-year Census of Marine Life

CLIMATE - the ENVIRONMENT

Par M. Mirza

... is now complete ! Watch the video and answer the quiz : The Marine Life Census is over ! 1) According to the video beginning, man's life is strongly connected to... fire water survival birth - The Census of Marine Life - Take This Quiz - View Sco...

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