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Kaitlin Alexander's videos


The very gifted Kaitlin Alexander created a series of videos when she was a student at J.H. Bruns High School in Winnipeg. These superb podcasts are filled with interesting facts about climate change impacts and solutions.

Kaitlin wrote the scriptsproduced the videos and even composed and performed the background music

The information is presented in a captivating manner that illustrates Kaitlin's refreshingly fun, youthful perspective intertwined with her very serious concerns for climate change and the urgent need for action.

The following six videos are about 7 minutes each:

Kaitlin also has a blog: ClimateSight.org


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Pushing on the Box: Forces on the Earth's Temperature


Looking at a graph of the Earth's temperature, we can see that it has been anything but steady. Global warming, from human emissions of carbon dioxide, is supposed to be heating our planet....so why doesn't it look like it?


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Not Just Polar Bears: Climate Change in Southern Manitoba


In the news, when we hear about the possible consequences of global warming, we usually only hear about the Arctic, and the drowning polar bears.


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We're Not All Tree-Huggers: Climate Change in the Boreal Forest


The boreal forest is Canada's largest biome. It has great economic, recreational, and cultural importance to the people of Canada. It also has great importance to the world's climate, and the problem of global warming.


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We Are the Goldfish: Feedbacks in the Climate System


In our world, things don't act independently. Everything is connected - but sometimes, it would be better for us if it weren't.


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Light bulbs Aren't Enough: Policy Options to Fight Climate Change


There are a lot of ways for one person to reduce their carbon emissions. But governments are starting to realize that voluntary, individual action to fight climate change isn't going to be enough.


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It's Not Just Al Gore: Scientific Agreement on Climate Change


When they hear the words "climate change" or "global warming", the only thing many people think of is Al Gore.