Oregon
For years Oregon has been leading the pack in terms of climate education as it is required that anthropogenic climate change is discussed in science classrooms. Though the state did not pass Senate Bill 854 (2023) which would have required each school district board to establish a written plan of climate change instructional programs for kindergarten through grade 12, they are certainly heading in the right direction.
Climate Issues
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Increased wildfire frequency and intensity
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Melting snowpackMelting snowpack
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Ocean acidificationOcean acidification
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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In the 2022 Oregon Science Standards, it is mandated that science teachers discuss the topic of anthropogenic climate changeIn the 2022 Oregon Science Standards, it is mandated that science teachers discuss the topic of anthropogenic climate change
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In 2011, Oregon introduced an environmental literacy planIn 2011, Oregon introduced an environmental literacy plan