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We see more stars in the county than in urban areas because of a global problem called light pollution. City lighting creates skyglow, which degrades our connec- tion to the night sky. Out- door lighting, like street lamps, hampers our view of the stars. What is needed are more low-polluting fixtures that don't waste light by spilling it sideways and upward.
| Debido a un problema mundial que se llama contaminación de luz, vemos más estrellas en el campo que en las ciudades. Paradójicamente las muchas luces en las ciudades brillan tanto que nos hace imposible ver el cielo nocturno con claridad. Las luces exteriores, como los faroles que iluminan las calles, hacen difícil ver las estrellas. Lo que necesitamos es un sistema de faroles que dirijan la luz de una manera eficaz para no contaminar la visión nocturna. |
 |  © 2001 Russell Travis |
What Is Your EQ? |
How much do you know about the environment? Go here to find out! |
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The word environment refers to one's surroundings, or circumstances.
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More specifically, it means the totality of social, cultural, and/or
physical conditions that act upon an individual, or an ecological
community.
What synonyms come to mind when you think of the word "environment."?
© 2001 Russell Travis
eek-ology Emissions of carbon dioxide (the number 1 greenhouse gas) have
climbed nearly 300 percent since the year 1950. That's the highest
level in 420,000 years. eek!!
Club Verde The word Verde means "green" in Spanish. What kinds of "green"
goals, games, club activities, etc. would you like to see the members of
Club Verde get involved with. Please send your suggestions to
Club Verde. These could be very
helpful in the finalizing of the fun and functions of a really
cool environmental club. Thank you. |