Community Action and Solutions
COP26 with Maxwell Boykoff and Gina Fiorile
Teachers, classrooms, and members of the public were invited to learn about COP26 from the Director of the Environmental Studies program at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Maxwell Boykoff, and Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness…
Environmental Economics with Matthew Burgess
Dr. Matthew Burgess talks about science policy and how math, economics, and climate science are related.
Dr. Matthew Burgess is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies, with a courtesy appointment in Economics. His research focuses on natural resource management, endangered species conservation…
The Changing Arctic Carbon Cycle with Aleya Kaushik
In this presentation, Dr. Aleya Kaushik, a CIRES postdoctoral fellow working on water-carbon cycle interactions at NOAA GMD, presents on the Arctic Climate Cycle.
M7 L6: Arctic Ocean Acidification: Ecosystems and Economies with Dr. Jessica Cross
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Jessica Cross discusses ocean acidification and the dangers it poses to areas…
M7 L4: Does a Warming Climate Mean a More Accessible Arctic? with Dr. Scott Stephenson
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Scott Stephenson focuses on the link between climate change and human…
M5 L2: Life Beneath the Ice with Dr. Carin Ashjian
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Dr. Carin Ashjihan will introduce you to Arctic marine life by highlighting…
M1 L5: Exploring the New & Old Arctic with Jonathan Griffith
This video is part of a collection - “Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic." Check out the MOSAiC page for more details.
In this specific lesson, Jonathan Griffith tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen's trailblazing journey through…
Geomagnetism with CrowdMag
Dr. Rick Saltus, and Dr. Neesha Schnepf presented on their recent research in geomagnetism and talk about their crowd-sourcing app: CrowdMag
This webinar is part of the CIRES/NOAA Science-At-Home series.
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Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Puerto Rico en el verano de 2019.
#RENUNCIAALPLASTICO
Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Puerto Rico en el verano de 2019.
Behind the Panels
Learn all about the ins and outs of solar power and community solar power. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
Save Timothy
Meet Timothy, the sea turtle who has been forced to leave his home due to ocean pollution. This video was made by Upward Bound Math Science LOCC students in during the summer of 2019.
Greeley Central HS
Greeley Central HS submission to the Lens on Climate Change (LOCC) video contest.
Whittier K-8: The Warning
Colorado middle school students produced several short videos about climate change during the 2016-2017 school year. This is the submission from Whittier K-8 on fossil fuels, renewable energy and water use.
Arapahoe Ridge HS
This student-produced short film examines Colorado's water supply and how climate change has shifted that in recent years.
A Climate Change of Mind
This fun response video to Arapahoe Ridge HS from the LOCC pilot program examines how climate change is affecting agriculture and food security.
Drought: Thirsty Farmers
This video from Inside the Greenhouse discusses the importance of conserving water and the ways in which water shortages affect farmers and agriculture. This is a response video to Poudre HS during the LOCC pilot program.
Pine Beetle Epidemic
This faux-infomercial from Inside the Greenhouse encourages consumers to use more blue-stained pine for more sustainable construction practices during the pine beetle epidemic. This is a response video to Greeley Central HS during the LOCC pilot program.
Snowpack
This sketch from Inside the Greenhouse shows the reality of how climate change negatively affects snowpack. This is a response video to the Alamosa HS snow pack group during the LOCC pilot program.
What’s in Your Water?
Watch this sketch from the LOCC pilot program about two young men who find out school is canceled due to flooding. This is a response video to the Alamosa HS flood group during the LOCC pilot program.
The 100 Year Flood: A Tale of Two Stories
Watch this Inside the Greenhouse video to learn about how the 100-year flood affected wildlife in Boulder Valley, Colorado. This is a response video to Estes Park MS during the LOCC pilot program.
Flood Day Preppers
This Inside the Greenhouse video warns against both ignorance and fear when it comes to climate change, and emphasizes preparedness for natural disasters above all. This is a response video to Manhattan MS during the LOCC pilot program.
Snowpack and its Effect on our Communities
This Inside the Greenhouse video discusses the real repercussions of a lack of snowpack in the Colorado mountains. This is a response video to Whittier K-8 during the LOCC pilot program.
Melt: The Arapaho Glacier
Watch this video to see what we can learn about water loss from the melting of the Arapahoe Glacier near Nederland, Colorado. This is a response video to Nederland MS during the LOCC pilot program.
Mead MS: Climate Wars
Watch the adventures of Climate Girl as she attempts to defeat her nemesis, Carbon Boy! These students from Mead Middle School will teach you all about climate change.
Westview MS: Snow to Steak
Why is snowpack so important to agriculture? This short film produced by middle school students at Westview Middle School explains.
Alamosa HS Snow Pack Group
This LOCC video looks at the snowpack in Alamosa, CO and how it has changed as the climate grows warmer. Alamosa HS Group 2 submission to the Lens on Climate Change (LOCC) video contest.
Alamosa High School I (Flood)
This video examines the 100-year flood in Boulder and the effects of flooding on surrounding communities.
Climate Simulator 2016
Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about choices we all make to affect climate change during a one-week summer workshop in Trinidad CO.
Dr H20 vs Dirt Devil
Meet Dr. H2O and Dirt Devil! Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about climate change and water conservation in a one-week workshop in Trinidad CO.
Dry Hot American Summer
Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about climate change and desertification in a one-week summer workshop in Trinidad CO.
EcoWarriors Take Charge
Meet the EcoWarriors. They're like you, but more ecologically conscious. Upward Bound high school students produced this short video about climate change in a one-week workshop.
Coyote & the Drought
Students put together a collection of stories about the drought in Gallup, New Mexico. Upward Bound high school students produced short videos about climate change in a one-week workshop.
Cow Meets New Mexico
Students examine how climate change will affect farming and livestock in New Mexico. Upward Bound high school students produced short videos about climate change in a one-week workshop.
LOCC: Poudre HS
Students from Poudre High School discuss the widespread consequences of persisting drought in the west. This is a student-made film from the Lens on Climate Change video contest.
LOCC: Nederland MS/HS
This LOCC submission provides a lesson on the history of the Arapahoe glacier near Nederland, CO.
LOCC: Whittier K-8
Follow the adventures of Water Man to learn the importance of water conservation and only using what you need according to middle school LOCC students from Whittier K-8.
LOCC: Estes Park MS
This LOCC video by middle schoolers in Estes Park examines the 100-year flood in Boulder, Colorado and imagines what local wildlife could be thinking about the whole ordeal.
ICEE: Susan Buhr
How do you deal with controversy over climate education? Susan Buhr gives an overview on the principles of climate education as well as some tips for how to plan for responding to disagreement or misunderstanding while teaching climate science.
LOCC: Manhattan MS
This student-made short film shows how climate change (more specifically, flooding) affects the lives of students from Manhattan Middle School and their community.
Life Begins With Water
Water is vital to human life and society. Watch these students from LOCC educate their audience on the importance of water quality. This film was made by students in the Upward Bound Math Science program during summer 2018.
Casey MS: Wild
This student-produced LOCC film examines the causes of wildfires and the effects of climate change on local wildlife.
Westminster HS: Climate Change Cooking
In this LOCC video, students imagine what cooking shows would look like in a post-climate change world. Here's how to make a burrito out of cardboard and toxic waste, just in case you ever need to.
Life of a Bike
What happens to a bicycle when they're thrown away? Take a look at this student-produced short film about the effort to recycle old bikes to keep them functional and give people low-carbon means of transportation. This video was part of the LOCC workshop in Carbondale.
Out of Balance
Why do people focus on cows for producing methane when they aren't the only organisms that produce methane? Learn all about sustainable cattle farming in this student-produced film from LOCC Carbondale.
Grass Skis
How would we ski if all of the snow melted? This LOCC film has a solution: grass skis! This film was made by students in Carbondale, Colorado during summer 2018.
Streamflow on the Crystal River
Why is the Crystal River significant and what would happen if it dried up? LOCC students look into the importance of this river to the people of Carbondale. This film was made by students in Carbondale, Colorado during summer 2018.
Our Lives, Our River
LOCC students rethink their water use and explore the Colorado River in this film. This film was made by students in Carbondale, Colorado during summer 2018.
New Mexico's Lifeline
Through drawings, interviews and graphics, LOCC students explore how New Mexico's water supply is affected by climate change and drought. This film was made by students in the Upward Bound Math Science program during summer 2018.
The Hunger Game
How does drought affect corn farmers and their families? LOCC students illustrate the gravity of the situation in this film. This film was made by students in the Upward Bound Math Science program during summer 2018.
Whittier K-8: Climate Change
LOCC students in this video discuss how the climate is changing and what we can all do to help slow that change. This video was produced by students during the 2017-2018 school year.
Catch Our Drift
Learn about how drought affects fish in rivers in this LOCC film. This film was made by students in the Upward Bound Math Science program during summer 2018.
The Sustainability of Gunnison
LOCC students discuss drought and sustainability in Gunnison Valley. This film was made by students in Gunnison, Colorado during summer 2018.
Save The Pika
LOCC students learn about the mountain Pika in this video. This film was made by students in Gunnison, Colorado during summer 2018.
Wildfires In The West
In this film, students interview firefighters about how wildfires affect their community. This was made by LOCC students in Gunnison, Colorado during summer 2018.
Mitigación, Adaptación y Resiliencia en la Agricultura Puertorriqueña (English subtitles)
This video explores the challenges facing Puerto Rican agriculture in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and some possible solutions to those challenges. This film was made by LOCC students in Arecibo, Puerto Rico in summer of 2018.
Libre Tinglar (English subtitles)
In this video, LOCC students investigate the dangers faced by the leatherback turtle due to coastal erosion. This was done by LOCC students in Arecibo, Puerto Rico during the summer of 2018.
La Gran Ola (English subtitles)
This video is about the environmental problems that arise with coastal erosion caused by climate change. This was done by LOCC students in Arecibo, Puerto Rico during the summer of 2018.
Mitigación, Adaptación y Resiliencia en la Agricultura Puertorriqueña (en español)
Este video explora los desafíos que enfrenta la agricultura puertorriqueña después del huracán María y algunas posibles soluciones a esos desafíos. Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Arecibo, Puerto Rico en el verano de 2018.
Libre Tinglar (en español)
En este video, los estudiantes de LOCC investigan los peligros que enfrenta la tortuga baula debido a la erosión costera. Esta película fue hecha por estudiantes en Arecibo, Puerto Rico durante el verano de 2018.
The Weather Report
Check out this weather and news report from the future, where climate change has gone unchecked for so long that water is incredibly scarce. This student-made film was produced in Salida, Colorado.
Angevine MS group 1: Glaciers
What exactly is so concerning about global warming causing glacial melt? Students from Angevine Middle School explain in this short film.
Angevine MS group 2: Landloss
Angevine Middle School students in Colorado produced short videos about climate change during the 2016-2017 school year. Watch this exciting swashbuckling film about the causes and effects of landloss.
Angevine MS group 3: Channel 10 News
Angevine Middle School students in Colorado produced short videos about climate change during the 2016-2017 school year, including this mock TV news broadcast on extreme weather and other climate change phenomena.
Angevine MS 4: Q's with Will Goodman
Watch this trivia-based game show intended to educate audiences on the many multi-faceted aspects of climate change. This video comes from the LOCC program in Angevine Middle School.
The Good the Bad and the Litter
This student-made film from LOCC in Boulder urges its audience to address the problem of pollution and litter in their community to "clean up our act."
The Dry Well
Where does our groundwater come from, and how will climate change affect that? Learn what happens when Lisa and Allen from New Mexico discover that their neighborhood well has gone dry? This student film was produced in Boulder, Colorado.
B-Ballers
What if the future of our planet was in the hands of two basketball teams? This student film from Boulder, Colorado shows us the struggle between environmentally-responsible and environmentally-irresponsible behavior.
QAF News
This mock television news program covers the pine beetle epidemic, wildfire and a special bonus sneak peek at the future of fashion! This film was produced by LOCC students in Salida, Colorado.
Bad Dream
A boy has a bad dream about what could happen to fishing, rafting and his other favorite outdoor activities if climate change goes unchecked for too long. How can he help fix it?
La Gran Ola (en español)
Este video trata sobre los problemas ambientales que surgen con la erosión costera causada por el cambio climático. Esta fue hecha por estudiantes de LOCC en Arecibo, Puerto Rico durante el verano de 2018.
Lawn Owner’s Dilemma
In this video, LOCC students from Salida, Colorado learn about xeriscaping, a form of landscaping that conserves most of the water usually needed for lawn upkeep.
Mindstorm: Climate Edition
Check out this very special climate episode of the game show, Mindstorm! This was filmed by LOCC students in Boulder, Colorado.
Super Climate Girl
Super Climate Girl saves citizens victimized by climate disasters and teaches her audience about climate change in the process. This was filmed by LOCC students in Boulder, Colorado.
Beeble the Bee
How does climate change affect the bee population? Why do bees matter for our ecosystems? Students tell the story of Beeble the Bee, who has an important message for humanity. #SavetheBees
How to Recycle
What is recyclable? What isn't? Students in this LOCC film learn how to properly recycle, and why recycling matters in the first place.
Climate Change Farm
Follow this student-filmed story about a farmer who fears for his family when he learns of a climate change-driven drought from lack of snowpack.
Choices
This LOCC video produced by students emphasizes the importance of individual choices (like types of milk, reusable cups and carbon-neutral transportation) in mitigating climate change.
Angevine MS: It's a Hard Rock Life for a Pika
What does climate change have to do with the cute, round pika? Angevine middle schoolers learn what they can. This video was produced by students during the 2017-2018 school year.
Angevine MS: Mooovie
How do our personal choices affect climate change? These middle school students act out, in a skit, just how many of our actions affect the world around us. This video was produced by students during the 2017-2018 school year.