March 4, 2020 Today we had a chance to visit Dr. Scott’s engineering lab where we investigated thermal and pressure sensors. We’re going to use the thermal sensor on our climate change studies back at GET City!
Tag: climate justice
Urban Heat Islands
March 2, 2020 Today we built different biomes and measured their temperature on a glacier, in a park setting and in a built up environment to learn more about how the local environment “heats up” or not in the sun. We used our bright light at the sun, and then measured the temperature of our …
In-land Flooding in Michigan
Feb 24, 2020 Today we build models of our local neighborhoods and modeled flooding! We also DIY our own clay for this project, too! We learned that climate change is going to increase the number of floods in Michigan. Since 1950 the average annual rain and snow in Michigan has increased by 5 to 10 …
Have you experienced Climate Injustice?
Feb 19, 2020 We want to know what your experiences with Climate (In)Justice is? If you have a minute, can you tell us your story? We’re going to be sharing our stories with you, too. A: I have asmtha, and on the days in the summer when it is really hot, I need to stay …
Climate Action in Our Community!
Feb 12, 2020 We got to talk to Mr. C today who told us all about his activist work on environmental racism in our city. He told us about all of the different projects he worked on, and the different approaches and strategies he uses. It was very inspirational!
What do we want? Climate Justice!
Feb 10, 2020 What do we want? Climate Justice! When do we want it? Now! We are studying how climate change is impacting our community. In Lansing there are four main ways that climate change impacts us: 1. In-land flooding (because the rivers cannot handle the more intense rain storms) 2. Poorer air quality on …
