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10k People, Only 3 Bags of Trash - Zero Waste Festival

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Brazil’s Wetlands on Fire: How Climate Change Intensifies Wildfires

Why are wildfires threatening the world’s largest tropical wetland? In this video, we dive into how the Pantanal, which spans Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, is experiencing a dramatic increase in wildfire intensity.
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The Biggest Supermoon of 2024: Hunter's Moon and King Tides

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Meet the Axolotl: Aztec Myth Meets Biomedical Breakthrough

What amphibious species is named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning? Axolotls are known for their remarkable ability to regenerate parts of their body, from their limbs, tail, and gills to parts of their brain, heart, and spine.
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Hurricane Intensification: Why Warm Waters Matter

Why is Hurricane Milton such a dangerous storm? In this video, Dr. Daniel Gilford of Climate Central explains how climate change has caused the ocean surface temperature in the Gulf of Mexico to be 3 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it would usually be.
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Oct 4, 2024

Coffee Crisis: How Climate Change Is Threatening Latin American Coffee Farmers

How does climate change impact your morning cup of coffee? Coffee requires specific conditions to grow, like those found in the “coffee belt” near the equator.
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The Climate Conundrum: A Public Discussion on the Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal

Add your voice! Join us to discuss two emerging carbon dioxide removal technologies: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) and Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS).
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Do Birds Have Accents? The Case of American Kestrels and Their Latinx Cultural Connection

Did you know that Kestrels have accents that can tell us where they were raised? Kestrels, like Clarence, are small birds of prey that are found across North and Central America.
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Climate Science Experiment: How Reflective Walls Keep Buildings Cool

What design elements help keep buildings cool? In this video, Alex Dainis explores how reflective zigzag walls can help make buildings more eco friendly.
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Spotted Lanternfly Invasion: Can We Stop Them?

What bug is invasive in New York City? In this leg of Sophie’s Electric Road Trip, Sophie Shrand of @sciencewithsophie heads to the Big Apple! While she’s there, she encounters many spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that local environmental...
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Why Are Leaves Changing Color Later This Fall?

What impact do rising temperatures have on fall foliage? In this video, Museum Educator Sloane explains how trees change color in response to cooling temperatures: when chlorophyll production slows, the bright orange, red, and yellow pigments in leaves...
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Regrow Veggies From Kitchen Scraps

Did you know that you can regrow certain vegetables in your own kitchen? In this video, Maynard Okereke shows us how three different veggies can all be regrown from food scraps!
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Sep 16, 2024

200 MPH Electric Motorcycle

How fast can an electric motorcycle go? In this episode of Sophie’s Electric Road Trip, Sophie Shrand of @sciencewithsophie visits Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research, where Laura is working on an electric motorcycle that could go over...
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Flatworms Blur the Line Between Plant and Animal

Did you know there’s an animal that uses photosynthesis? In this video, Quinten, a microhobbyist, shows us the microscopic world of flatworms, creatures that can blur the line between plant and animal in surprising ways.

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