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Down the drain

conserving water
Presents a short study on water conservation, and describes where the water comes from, what happens to waste water, and how people can save water at home and at school.
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A bright idea

conserving energy
2005
Discusses the depletion of fossil fuels, explains how power plants create electricity, describes alternative energy sources such as solar power and wind, and provides many suggestions for conserving energy at home and at school, presenting case studies of schools that have dramatically changed their energy use.

The great outdoors

saving habitats
2005
Presents a short study on the importance of preserving environmental habitats, and describes how habitats work, why they are threatened, how they can be protected, and more.

Something old, something new

recycling
2005
Presents a short study of recycling, and describes how people can cut down on waste, the importance of recycling things, what is done with recycled glass, cans, and plastic, and more.

Down the drain

conserving water
2005
Presents a short study on water conservation, and describes where the water comes from, what happens to waste water, and how people can save water at home and at school.

Clean planet

stopping litter and pollution
2005
A short study of pollution, identifying the kinds of things that pollute the air and water, and looking at efforts that have been taken to clean up pollutants.
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