Earth’s Climate Has Always Changed…Why All the Fuss? | Weathered

Maiya May asks climate data experts to explain the difference between Earth’s natural climate change of the past and the human-powered climate change of the present.

Students will consider the role that carbon dioxide has as a global thermostat, then analyze both temperature records and biogeoscience data to contextualize recent global warming within the history of Earth. 

About the Author:

Merek Chang is a high school science teacher in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in Southern California. He received his B.S from UC Davis and an M.A in education from San Diego State University. He is a KQED Media Literacy Innovator and is passionate about uplifting student voices and connecting the community to the classroom through the lens of environmental literacy and civic engagement.