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941) Poisoned water: how the citizens of Flint, Michigan, fought for their lives and warned the nation
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2020.
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English
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"Flint, Michigan had been built up, then abandoned, by General Motors. In 2014, as part of a plan to save money, government officials decided that Flint would temporarily switch its water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River. Within months, many residents broke out in rashes. Children stopped growing. Some people were hospitalized with mysterious illnesses; others died. Despite the murky, foul-smelling liquid pouring from the city's faucets,...
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Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
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English
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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in -- Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
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Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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Energy is a vital part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money and pollutes our environment. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, kids ages 9–12 learn about the history and science of the world's energy sources, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources such as solar and wind power. Sidebars and fun trivia break...
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"From a young, gay environmentalist, a searing coming-of-age memoir set against the arid landscape of rural North Dakota, where homosexuality "seems akin to a ticking bomb." "I am a child of the American West, a landscape so rich and wide that my culture trembles with terror before its power." So begins Taylor Brorby's Boys and Oil, a haunting, bracingly honest memoir about growing up gay amidst the harshness of rural North Dakota, "a place where...
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Agricultural and resource policy report volume ARPR 14-06
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Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is designed to help agricultural producers and non-industrial forestland owners meet environmental standards set by the Federal, State, Tribal and local governments by providing financial and technical assistance on select projects. Financial assistance is available for conservation practices that address natural resource issues including the improvement of soil, water, plant, animal, or air resources.
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Colorado Department of Transportation
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Traffic congestion has a negative impact on the economy and the environment. Vehicles are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and one of the two main contributors to ozone pollution, and growth in vehicles miles traveled (VMT) leads to increased emissions. The rise in VMT contributes to the worsening air quality problem. Therefore, the State of Colorado must develop methods to manage and reduce overall transportation demand on the...
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Health studies on Rocky Flats. Phase I Historical public exposures volume project task 3-4
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ChemRisk
Pub. Date
[1992]
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English
951) Never cry wolf
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An unforgettable odyssey of self-discovery and startling adventure begins as a young, inexperienced biologist is deposited alone onto the frozen Arctic tundra. Once settled, he struggles not only to endure the forces of nature, but also to learn as much as he can about the mysterious and misconstrued habits of the wolves he has been sent to study.
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Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals...
953) Swamp Chomp
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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It's nearly lunchtime in the swamp. Insects buzz, fish slither, and turtles glide through the wetlands as they hunt down their next meal. Listen to the sounds of the swamp: Splash--Scratch--Swish. Look out . . .the alligator is ready to CHOMP! Hungry swamp creatures above and below water, from the tiniest bugs to the biggest reptiles, are all part of the food chain.
954) Our usual landslide: ubiquitous hazard and socioeconomic causes of natural disaster in Indonesia
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Natural hazard research working paper volume 40
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[Institute of Behavioral Science, Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Institute, University of Colorado]
Pub. Date
[1981]
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English
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2020
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English
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Acclaimed poet and Young People's Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving, sometimes funny, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages.
"Nye at her engaging, insightful best."-Kirkus (starred review)
"How much have you thrown away in your lifetime...
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Agricultural and resource policy report volume ARPR 08-04
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Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary program whereby the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides technical and financial assistance to active farmers and ranchers to address natural resource concerns such as soil conservation, water quality and quantity, nutrient management, and fish and wildlife habitat. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with these landowners to maximize the environmental benefits...
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Agricultural and resource policy report volume ARPR 08-02
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Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English
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A voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts. The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program. This program offers landowners...
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Nomad Press
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world's oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment...