Recommended Resources for Parents

RealClimate
Commentary site by working climate scientists.

Link: http://www.realclimate.org/

RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. Their aim is to provide quick responses to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion is restricted to scientific topics and does not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science.

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National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation is the publisher of Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard, and Wild Animal Baby.

Link: http://www.nwf.org/globalwarming/

NWF has an extensive section of its website devoted to global warming with topical and practical information as well as a "Community Corner" where people can connect and share information.

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North Carolina Family Takes Carbon Challenge
National Public Radio

Link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9979875

This is a great view of global warming through the lens of a typical family examining its carbon footprint.

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It’s All About Carbon
National Public Radio

Link:  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9943298

This is the first in a five-part series of cartoon-illustrated explanations of the carbon cycle by journalist Robert Krulwich, who has a knack for making science fun for the layperson.