energyPlants And Animals
The Brief Overview
NASA satellites keep an eye on Earth’s water and air—which are essential for life on Earth. Some satellites can monitor plant health, too.
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What Can Trees Tell Us About Climate Change?
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10 Interesting Things About Ecosystems
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Coral Bleaching
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What Is Ocean Acidification?
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Why Does NASA Care About Food?
More to Explore
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A Guide to Climate Change for Kids
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What Is Permafrost?
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What Is an Urban Heat Island?
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Why Does NASA Care About Food?
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What Can Trees Tell Us About Climate Change?
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Make a NASA Climate Kids Pumpkin!
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Make an Ocean Ecosystem Dessert
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10 Interesting Things About Air
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Coral Bleaching
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10 Interesting Things About Ecosystems
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10 Interesting Things About Water
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Greenhouse Effect: Keeping the Balance
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How Do We Know if We’re in a Drought?
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What Is Ocean Acidification?
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Why Is Carbon Important?
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What else do we need to find out?
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How Does Climate Change Affect the Ocean?
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Winners and Losers in the Arctic
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How Do We Know the Climate Is Changing?
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Make a Terrarium Mini-Garden
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Systems Engineer for Environmental Satellite
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Make a Garden Lampshade
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NASA Climate Kids Valentines
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Lessons for Educators
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Activities for Kids
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NASA Wavelength