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NJClimateWeek: Rising Temperatures

Provided by: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |Published on: May 28, 2022
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • This informative video from New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection details the causes and effects of dangerous heat waves in New Jersey. 
  • Students will learn about how much heat waves are expected to increase, how increased temperatures will impact the environment, that heat-related deaths are projected to increase, how "heat island" effects will disproportionately impact already vulnerable populations, and the various steps the state of New Jersey and New Jersey residents can take to stay safe and combat these temperature increases. 
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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Health
Authors: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Languages: English

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Dedicated to improving and protecting public health and the environment, NJDEP uses the best available science to guide the conservation of natural and historic resources, ensure a stable climate and resilient communities, and secure clean and healthy air, water and lands throughout New Jersey. A main priority for NJDEP is to reduce and respond to climate change; hence the commitment to support educators implementing NJ Climate Change Learning Standards in all subject areas, at all grade levels.

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