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Climate change describes a change in the average conditions in a region over a long period of time.

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I'm only a kid, I can't do anything about climate change.... right? 💛

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I'm only a kid, I can't do anything about climate change.... right? 💛

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Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe | 2018

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I'm only a kid, I can't do anything about climate change.... right?

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Climate change: Earth's giant game of Tetris 

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Climate change: Earth's giant game of Tetris - Joss Fong

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How Do We Know the Climate is Changing? 💛

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How Do We Know the Climate is Changing? 💛

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Why is Earth getting warmer?

Extra greenhouse gases in our atmosphere are the main reason that Earth is getting warmer. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO ₂) and methane, trap the Sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere.

It's normal for there to be some greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. They help keep Earth warm enough to live on. But too many greenhouse gases can cause too much warming.

The burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil increase the amount of CO ₂ in our air. This happens because the burning process combines carbon with oxygen in the air to make CO ₂.

It's important that we monitor CO ₂ levels, because too much CO ₂ can cause too much warming on Earth. Several NASA missions have instruments that study CO ₂ in the atmosphere.

Why does it matter that Earth's Climate is changing?

Over millions of years, Earth's climate has warmed up and cooled down many times. However, today the planet is warming much faster than it has over human history.

Global air temperatures near Earth's surface have gone up about 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the last century. In fact, the past five years have been the warmest five years in centuries.

A couple of degrees may not seem like much. However, this change can have big impacts on the health of Earth's plants and animals.

How do we know what Earth's climate was like long ago?

We know what Earth's past climate was like by studying things that have been around for a long time. For example, scientists can study what Earth's climate was like hundreds of years ago by studying the insides of trees that have been alive since then.

But if scientists want to know what Earth's climate was like hundreds of thousands to millions of years ago, they study sediment cores and ice cores. Sediment cores come from the bottoms of lakes or the ocean floor. Ice cores are drilled from deep - sometimes miles - below the surface of the ice in places like Antarctica.

A drilled ice core kind of looks like what you get if you plunge a drinking straw into a slushy drink and pull it out with your finger over the end of the straw.

The layers in an ice core are frozen solid. These layers of ice give clues about every year of Earth's history back to the time the deepest layer was formed. The ice contains bubbles of the air from each year. Scientists analyze the bubbles in each layer to see how much CO ₂ they contain.

Scientists can also use ice cores to learn about the temperatures for each year. As snow accumulates onto a growing glacier, the temperature of the air imprints onto the water molecules in the ice.

Scientists who use trees, ice cores, and lake and ocean sediment to study Earth's climate are called paleoclimatologists. They look at all of these sources of information and compare their findings to see if they match up. If they do, then their findings are accepted as being most likely true. If the findings don't agree, the scientists do more studies and collect more information.

In the case of Earth's climate history, the results from many different kinds of studies agree.

How can so little warming cause so much melting?

It takes a lot of energy to warm up water. However, the oceans do absorb heat, and they do get warmer. This warmer water causes sea ice to begin to melt in the Arctic.

Information from NASA's Earth satellites shows us that every summer, some Arctic ice melts and shrinks, getting smallest by September. Then, when winter comes, the ice grows again. But since 1979, the September ice has been getting smaller and smaller and thinner and thinner. So, just a small amount of warming can have a huge effect over several years.

Arctic Sea Ice Each September From 1979-2018

Glaciers are another form of melting, shrinking ice. Glaciers are like frozen rivers. They flow over land like rivers, only they move much slower. Warmer temperatures cause them to flow more quickly. Many of them flow toward the ocean, breaking into huge chunks that fall into the water.

What does sea level tell us about climate change?

More glaciers are melting into the ocean, and the global sea level is rising. Sea level rise is another clue that tells us Earth's climate is getting warmer. But melting ice is not the only cause of rising sea levels. As the ocean gets warmer, the water actually expands! Scientists have observed that the sea level has risen 7 inches in the last 100 years.

To learn more about how we know Earth's climate is changing, visit the "Evidence" page on the NASA Climate website.

Related Resources for Educators

Story Map: Sea Ice Extent and the Earth System

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Winston of Churchill: One Bear's Battle Against Global Warming

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Where you'll find 'The Tantrum That Saved The World', a carbon-neutral kids' book about climate change by Megan Herbert and Michael E. Mann. A remarkable new picture book, science text, and World Saving Action plan in one.

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Beautifully Illustrated Children's Picture Book Set in a Fragile Arctic

Author - Khoa Le

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This sweet children's picture book presents a moving story, set in a fragile Arctic world threatened by climate change.

This sweet children's picture book presents a moving story, set in a fragile Arctic world threatened by global warming. Featuring exceptionally beautiful illustrations, The Lonely Polar Bear offers an accessible way to introduce children to climate change issues.

A little polar bear wakes up alone after a furious storm and finds himself all alone.

Beautifully illustrated children's picture book

A small polar bear makes friends with a little girl

A moving story set in the fragile Arctic environment

Introduce children to climate change issues with this gentle, subtle story

This sweet children's picture book presents a moving story, set in a fragile Arctic world threatened by global warming.

A little polar bear wakes up alone after a furious storm. With his mother nowhere in sight, he makes friends with a mysterious little girl and various animal companions. All of the friends come together in the magnificent polar sky. In the end the little bear sits peacefully, enjoying a winter day lit up by beautiful northern lights.

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Khoa Le

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Illustrated by talented Vietnamese artist Koha Le, The Lonely Polar Bear is a whimsical story that subtly introduces the issue of climate change to young children. Le's fantastical artwork is on full display, creating a magical atmosphere of the fragile Arctic that pulls the reader into the story.

Le, a graduate of Fine Arts University in Ho Chi Minh, is the winner of Samsung KidsTime Authors Award and was runner up for the The Scholastic Picture Book Award.

Illustrated by the talented Vietnamese artist Koha Lee, this book is a whimsical story that subtly introduces the issue of climate change to young children. Jump Into a Book

Khoa Le... whimsical, dark, yet vibrant and combines traditional and digital processes to create her final pieces. Eden Brecht, gorgeousartgirl.com

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The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge

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What Is Climate Change? (What Was?) [Herman, Gail, Who HQ, Hinderliter, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Is Climate Change? (What Was?)

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By Tumble Media / Gen-Z Media

For Earth Day, we're discovering how the tiny, adorable pika is helping scientists study climate change! Temperatures in their mountain habitat are getting warmer, and rain and snow isn't as predictable as it used to be. Scientists have discovered that the number of pikas in certain areas are shrinking - or even disappearing. But some populations are doing just fine. A scientist named Pika Jo wants to find out why. An unexpected disaster leads her to a surprising discovery.

To find out more about pikas and climate change, check out our blog at sciencepodcastforkids.com/blog!

Has Tumble contributed something meaningful to your family? Please consider pledging to our Patreon campaign at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. It makes a huge difference in making it possible for us to do the show, and we're planning even more awesome stuff for the future! Our Patrons are the first to know - and, you get access to all the educational materials in our teacher store! Pledge today.

Want more Earth Day podcasts? Check out eco-themed episodes from our Kids Listen friends What If World, Ear Snacks, Cool Facts about Animals, Little Stories for Tiny People, and Wow in the World! Find them on the Kids Listen app at app.kidslisten.org.

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Hope in the Garden: An Earth Day Story for Kids

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Little Stories for Tiny People

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published: 04 22 2018

themes: big feelings, friendship

It's EARTH DAY! Today's story is about a group of animals who decide to save the garden they've endangered through their own shortsighted actions. Kids will learn about the power of working together for positive change and the importance of being accountable for one's actions. Enjoy!

Several other podcasts are featuring Earth Day episodes for kids! Cool Facts about Animals, Ear Snacks, Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, and What If World will all have Earth Day episodes available for you this week. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts!

This week you can also hear me on Noodle Loaf - a super fun new podcast hosted by a music education teacher! I will be telling a short story that you can help me with. Find Noodle Loaf wherever you get your podcasts. My tiny people love it and I bet yours will too.

Make sure you are subscribed to LSFTP so you never miss an episode! And please show your support by leaving a rating/review wherever you listen to the show. (Thank you to everyone who has done so already! I really have the best listeners ever.)

I love to hear from my fans. Please email me (rhea@littlestoriestinypeople.com) with your artwork and photos of how the podcast fits into your child's life!

You can also find the LSFTP page on Facebook, and find me on Instagram @littlestoriestinypeople, and twitter @littletinystory. Check out my social media accounts to see animated videos, updates, and fan art.

The first LSFTP PICTURE BOOK is on its way! Take a moment to sign up for the email newsletter at www.littlestoriestinypeople.com for updates and to have your child's name included in the special illustration in the back of the book (yay)!!

Also, be sure to find many other excellent podcasts for kids from my fellow Kids Listen members. You can visit www.kidslisten.org to find out more.

Music and Sound in today's episode:

"Dreamy Flashback" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Daily Beetle" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Marty Gots A Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Royal Banana" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Doh De Oh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

"Quick Transition" by Mike Pechter

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Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth

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Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth

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Climate Change Animation for Primary Schools 💚

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India climate activist Licypriya Kangujam on why she took a stand ❤️

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She is only eight, but Licypriya Kangujam has already been campaigning for action to tackle climate change in her native India for two years.

The young activist has pushed for new laws to curb India's high pollution levels and wants climate change lessons to be mandatory in schools.

"I cry when I see children lose their parents or become homeless due to the dangers of disasters", she told the BBC.

But, she adds: "If you call me Greta of India, you are not covering my story."

Referring to Greta Thunberg, whose Fridays for Future school strike has grown into a global movement, Licypriya says that while she has much in common with the Swedish teenager, "I have my own identity, story".

"I already began a movement to fight climate change before Greta started," she said, adding that the two are "good friends" who "respect each other".

Listen: BBC OS talks to Licypriya Kangujam

Climate change: A really simple guide

The pair both attended the UN climate change conference, also known as COP25, in the Spanish capital Madrid in December.

Residing in India's north-eastern state of Manipur, Licypriya says she was a small child when she accompanied her father on fundraising events for victims of a powerful and deadly earthquake in Nepal in 2015.

But it was after attending a UN disaster conference in Mongolia with him in 2018 that she felt the need to get involved in activism.

"I got lots of inspiration and new knowledge from the people giving speeches. It was a life-changing event," she says.

"My heart feels sore for people who cannot help themselves when disaster strikes."

In response, Licypriya set up Child Movement, a body that aims to raise awareness "to protect the planet by tackling climate change and natural disasters".

Licypriya has also campaigned, often alone, for new laws to help address the issue of poor air quality across India.

She has even designed what she calls her Sukifu device - a symbolic survival kit for the future she created to emphasise the need to curb air pollution in the country.

In November, schools in India's capital, Delhi, were ordered to close by authorities who said air pollution in the city had reached "unbearable levels".

India's Supreme Court says world is 'laughing' at smog issues

Making climate change a compulsory subject to be taught from an early age in schools nationwide is one of Licypriya's main aims.

"Rajasthan has now become the first state in India" to add climate change to the school curriculum, she says.

She adds that the Indian state of Gujarat will be the second in the country to agree to educate children on the crisis.

Licypriya says she also feels inspired to continue fighting for government action to tackle climate change after witnessing others provide help to victims.

"I get very happy when I see rescuers saving children and their parents from danger."

But, she says, leaders need to stop dispelling the messages of activists.

"They are not taking any action, I want all leaders to do more - otherwise our future will die soon. They must act now, to save our planet and our future."

Read more on climate change:

Greta Thunberg trademarks 'Fridays for Future'

World's biggest iceberg makes a run for it

A visual guide to Australia's bushfire crisis

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'I cry when children lose parents to climate change'

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Can I help nature to help us?

Yes! We can all take notice of our environment. We can learn how our planet works. We can learn how to live on it without making a mess of it. We can help to keep it magnificent for ourselves, our children and grandchildren, and other living things besides us.

Some of the ways you can help may have to wait until you are a little older-like choosing an energy-efficient car, installing solar panels on the roof of your house, or choosing a "green career."

But there are many important ways you can help right now.

You can help by growing your own vegetables and fruits. You can help by planting a tree. Your new plants and trees will help to remove the greenhouse gas CO ₂ from the air. If you grow some of your own food, you will also help to prevent more CO ₂ from entering the air from the fossil-fuel-burning trucks, planes, and ships that transport your food to you from far away.

How can I reduce my "carbon footprint"?

Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air because of your own energy needs. You need transportation, electricity, food, clothing, and other goods. Your choices can make a difference.

Swap old incandescent light bulbs for the new compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). They use only 25% as much electricity to give the same light. They last ten times longer.

Turn off lights, TVs, computers, when you do not need them.

Unplug! Any electronic gadget you can turn on with a remote (TV, DVD player, Nintendo, Xbox) uses power even when it is "off." Appliances with a digital clock (like a coffee maker) or a power adapter (like a laptop computer) also suck power like a sneaky vampire. Plug these kinds of things into a surge protector or power strip that has an on/off switch. Then you can shut off all the power without unplugging each gadget.

There are even power strips that glow to show you how much power is going through them, and power strips you can control from your computer or iPhone.

Turn up the thermostat on the air conditioning when it's hot. Use fans if you're still hot. They use much less power.

Turn down the thermostat on the heating when it's cold. Sweaters, blankets, and socks are good for you and better for the planet.

Walk or ride your bike instead of taking a car everywhere. Even a 2-mile car trip puts 2 pounds of CO ₂ into the atmosphere!

If you must ride, carpool.

Stay out of the drive thru! When you go to a fast-food place, ask your driver to park the car and let you walk inside, rather than sitting in a line of cars with the engine running and polluting.

How can I reduce my trash pile?

Ask your parents to buy reusable grocery bags. Help them to remember to get them out of the car and take them into the store.

Recycle everything you can. If your city does not pick up recycled materials, find out who you can talk to about starting this service. You should be recycling paper, aluminum cans, cardboard, food cans, plastic, glass, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, phone books, and anything else made of paper.

Shop thrift stores. "BYOM." Bring your own mug. That's what you can tell your parents when they stop to buy their morning coffee. Use less paper whenever possible. Save the trees.

Drink tap water-filtered, if you like-instead of bottled water. Carry your drinking water in a reusable bottle. Plastic water bottles are an environmental disaster!

Use fewer containers. Buy the product that uses less packaging material. Even if you recycle packaging materials, it takes energy to create them in the first place and energy to remake them into something else.

Practice by playing "Recycle This!."

Do I need to save water too?

People and animals in many parts of the world do not have clean, safe water to drink. As many more regions are hit by drought, this problem will become even more serious. The sooner we start conserving water, the better off we all will be. Be aware of how much water you use.

Imagine you live in a recreational vehicle (RV), and your water tank holds only 50 gallons. Every time you turn on the water, the noisy electric water pump has to turn on too, sucking up your RV's battery power. Would you keep the water running while you brush your teeth? Would you spend 15 minutes in the shower using up all the water in the tank and depleting the battery? Would you plant a thirsty lawn in front of your RV if you were parked in the desert? Of course not!

How can I make a real difference?

You can choose a "green career." You can help to solve climate change problems and challenges. These are the exciting careers of the future. They range from designing satellites for NASA to fixing wind-energy generators to planning drought-tolerant landscapes for homes and parks. Many of the possible careers haven't even been thought of yet. You could invent your own career! Check out some Green Careers.

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See the Climate challenge in the Earth Day Ecochallenge Event

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The green house effect is when the sun shines on earth.  Then sun  comes down and the heat is trapped in 3 gases and those gases    are Carbon Dioxide, Water Vapor and Methane and that is the greenhouse efect which heats earths surface.

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