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Dimming the Sun

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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:

The Contrail Effect
Learn how aircraft contrails form and what effect, if any, these vapor trails may be having on the climate. (Grades 9-12)

The Producer's Story
Read why British producer David Sington thinks that many people in the United States, more so than in his native Europe, remain skeptical about how much global warming is due to human activities. (Grades 9-12)

Discoveries in Global Dimming
View a slide show of discoveries that have played a role in how scientists have come to understand global dimming from the late 1700s to today. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Clean Air Technologies
Discover some of the tools that exist to reduce and prevent air pollution. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Dimming the Sun
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