ENVIRONMENT Turrialba in Costa Rica has rumbled to life in what may be its strongest eruption in years, diverting flights and choking San José with ash and fumes. (Nat Geo News) What is volcanic ash? Why is it such a hazard? Check out our great encyclopedic entry to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including … Continue reading Costa Rican Volcano Spews Ash Sky-High
About a year ago, my brother and I heard about two girls who started their own nonprofit organization, Kids Saving The Rainforest when they were just nine years old. Their goal was to save the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, where they were living at the time. We were so impressed with their story that we told ourselves that if we ever get the opportunity to … Continue reading Kids Saving The Rainforest
ENVIRONMENT So far, more than 150 countries have outlined how, when, and by how much each would cut carbon dioxide emissions. So which countries are doing the most (or least) to tackle greenhouse gases? (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn more about climate change and what we can do to mitigate it. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in … Continue reading Climate Talks: The Good, the Bad, the Bewildering
ENVIRONMENT Costa Rica has achieved a clean energy milestone by using 100% renewable energy for a record 75 days in a row. (Independent) Use our resources to discover what other countries are powered up with renewable energy. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including a link to today’s MapMaker Interactive maps. Discussion Ideas Costa Rica has not … Continue reading Costa Rica Goes Renewable
This post was written by Jen Shook, Coordinator of Research, Conservation and Exploration at National Geographic. We’re sharing National Geographic staff and friends’ stories about nature to celebrate the Great Nature Project. To share your own nature photos of plants and animals with National Geographic, visit greatnatureproject.org. What is on your bucket list? What do you most want to see and do before you die? Pinterest is … Continue reading #GreatNaure: Natural Wonders Bucket List
