This illustration shows the size of the sphere that would hold all of Earth’s water in comparison to the size of the Earth. The sphere includes all the water in the earth’s oceans, seas, ice caps, lakes and rivers as well as all the groundwater, atmospheric water, and even the water in...
May
10
Water is all around us, and its importance to nearly every natural process on earth cannot be underestimated. It is vital to life, but it is also tightly coupled to climate, helping to carry heat from the tropics to higher latitudes.
Apr
11
How much water does it take to grow the food you eat every day?
This chart gives you an idea so you can learn to eat foods that perhaps don’t need as much water.
Mar
19
Here is a fun game for you to play and learn about saving water at the same time!
Create a virtual family and complete all those water chores, like washing the car and cleaning your teeth. Find out how much water you can save by doing things a different way!
In the garden, Professor Potts is there...
Mar
19
In many parts of the world, there is not enough water for all the population’s daily needs. This video shows a city and surrounding countryside that reuses and recycles all its water.
Mar
19
Marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and diversity of marine life – from the deepest, darkest trenches to the remains of the Titanic.
Mar
18
Stressed Out Streams
In many places, our streams are getting stressed out. It doesn’t happen where there are lots of green spaces because rainfall is able to soak into the ground, steadily feeding streams and lakes. But when land is over-developed with paved surfaces - buildings, parking lots,...
Dec
13
Otter Pops are tasty frozen snacks that keep you cool on a hot day. Did you know that real sea otters help keep you cool, too? Cute and cuddly sea otters are slowing global warming, the spreading of bad greenhouse gas, by keeping special habitats called kelp forests green and healthy.
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Oct
12
