Endnotes
1 Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center. Global Fossil-Fuel CO 2 Emissions. July 5, 2009. http://cdiac.ornl.gov The CDIAC is the primary climate-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy. CDIAC is located at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and includes the World Data Center for Atmospheric Trace Gases.
2 National Environmental Indicator Series Archives. Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions. July 5, 2009. http://www.ec.gc.ca/soerree/English/Indicators/Issues/Climate/Tech_Sup/ccsup02_e.cfmCanadian website illustrating carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use on global scale from 1950-1994. The trend is easily visible and one can estimate the current emissions and gross world product for 2009 to be above 20,000 megatonnes and 25 trillion US dollars.
3 North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Standard Course of Study: 9-12 Earth and Environmental Science. July 10, 2009. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/science/scos/2004/25earth North Carolina State Curriculum Website. State standards, pacing guides, lesson plans and activities are posted for all subjects and all grades.
4 Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Diverse Student Body 2007-2008. July 11, 2009. http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/discover/pdf/08-09/Diversity08.pdf Demographics and statistical data of Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and individual schools.
5 Flannery, Tim. The Weather Makers. Canada: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd, 2005.
This book takes you through the history of climate change to its developing impact on our planet. Flannery clearly shows the consequences of our daily habits on the planet. This is a hopeful book with solutions and easy suggestions as to how we can change ourselves and help the Earth at the same time.
6 Noble, David F. The Corporate Climate Coup. May 8, 2007 http://www.zmag.org/znet/viewArticle/15472 A witty summary of the history of corporate climate change campaigns, organizations, and accomplishments.
7 United States Census Bureau. The 2009 Statistical Abstract: Population. June 9, 2009. http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/population.html This section of the Website presents statistics on the growth, distribution, and characteristics of the U.S. population. The principal source of these data is the U.S. Census Bureau, which conducts a decennial census of population, a monthly population survey, a program of population estimates and projections, and a number of other periodic surveys relating to population characteristics.
8 University of California at San Diego. Climate Change: Earth's Climate System. July 10, 2009. http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/virtualmuseum/climatechange1/04_1.shtml Website informing the public about global climate change, carbon dioxide emissions, and several of Earth's systems that are a part of the greenhouse effect.
9 Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative. Climate Justice the Time is Now. July 11, 2009. http://ejcc.org/ The Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative (EJCC) is a diverse coalition U.S. environmental justice, religious, climate justice, policy and advocacy networks working for climate justice. Our consensus-based coalition develops projects, programs and papers to educate policymakers and connect with thousands of people in communities across the country about the effects of climate change and environmental injustice.
10 United States Environmental Protection Agency. Green Chemistry. July 10, 2009. http://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry Describes green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, and how it is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.
11 The White House: Office of the Press Secretary. Key Administration Posts. July 7, 2009. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/President-Obama-Announces-More-Key-Administration-Posts-5-21-09/
Website giving recent official news from the briefing room, current issues of significance, the administration, information about the White House, our government, and how to contact the White House.
12 Anastas, Paul T. and Warner, John C. 1998. Green Chemistry Theory And Practice. New York: Oxford University Press. This book introduces the reader to the design, development, and evaluation processes of new green chemistry methodologies.
13 Sustainweb. Have You Bottled It? July 11, 2009. http://www.sustainweb.org/foodfacts/have_you_bottled_it/ Online article advocating food and agriculture policies and practices that promotes equity and enriches society and culture.
14 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. July 11, 2009. http://www.ciwem.org/ CIWEM is the leading professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment.
15 Waste Management. What can be recycled: Plastics. July 11, 2009. http://thinkgreen.com/recycle-what-detail?sec=plastics&gclid=CIbTrIvTz5sCFZJM5QodwGQoKw
Website sharing environmental facts and statistics about how to create a more sustainable society. What Waste Management is doing and what we as individuals can do.
16 The Daily Green. The Consumer's Guide To The Green Revolution. July 12, 2009. http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/eco-friendly/plastic-bottles-toxins-water-bottles-460410 Website giving latest news, tips and advice, information about green homes, new green cuisine and living green.
17 American Chemistry. Phalates Information Center. July 12, 2009. http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_phthalate/index.asp?gclid=CJ6Kg-r90JsCFYZM5Qodr1P3LA Website containing information on plastics and harmful molecules associated with manufacturing of different types of plastic.
18 Loo, Tristan J. How To Change Your Habits. June 10, 2009. http://www.synergyinstituteonline.com/detail_article.php?artid=387 The Synergy Institute offers education for life success. There is an article library available for various searches in specific categories. This particular article came from a personal development article library.
19 Panitz, Patricia and Panitz, Theodore. Encouraging the Use of Collaborative Learning in Higher Education. July 12, 2009. http://home.capecod.net/~tpanitz/tedsarticles/encouragingcl.htm Electronic journal article offering teachers strategies for small group discussion in the classroom.
20 Burows, A. and Harvey, L. 1992. Empowering Students. New Academic 1 no.3: 1. Online article explaining the importance and advantages of empowering students in the classroom.
21 Teaching Effectiveness Program. How Do I Encourage Participation/Facilitate Discussion. July 12, 2009. http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/newteach/participation.html
Website sharing classroom strategies that are effective and proven positive by teachers. Especially designed for classroom discussions and debates.
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