The number of yearly wildfires in Canada has stayed about the same or decreased. So why is the total yearly emissions from wildfires increasing dramatically?
Category: #savetheplanet
Fires in Canada (2002-2019): Number of Fires and Number of Acres Burned
Smoke from the Canadian fires are impacting people across North America. Have we hit peak fire season yet?
The Arctic Ice Cover is Receding
The Arctic sea ice cover grows and shrinks over the course of the year, but it's typically at its greatest coverage during the month of March. How does this look from year to year? How can data encourage us to take action?
The Length of the Skating Season on the Rideau Canal Skateway (Ottawa)
Every year, Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway (a UNESCO world heritage site) is host the world's longest skateway! But not in 2023. How unusual is this? How long have other seasons been? (slow reveal by @scottwestwell)
Ozone Depleting Substance Emissions, 1960-2016
Finally: a climate crisis success story! Why don't we hear about the ozone anymore? And what caused the ozone-depleting substance emissions to dramatically decrease across the world?
Arizona Electricity Consumption by Primary Energy Source [with English and Spanish sentence stems]
Where does the energy used in Arizona come from?
Growing Zones in the US (1981-2040, expected)
How have growing zones for plants in the US changed over time? How do scientists predict they will continue to change?
Earth Overshoot Day (1971-2022)
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year. When was Earth Overshoot Day in 1971? ...2022? And how has it changed over time?
Endangered Animal Species in the US
Endangered Animal Species in the US graph from the DynaMath; slow reveal by Jenna Laib (@jennalaib) (Slide Deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse) Type of Graph: infographic/lollipop chart Source: Mead, Maggie. “Animals Up Close.” DynaMath: December 2018/January 2019. Potential Math Content: pictograph, scale, asking questions based on the data, estimate, rounding Potential Content Connections: animals, endangered species, United States
Hawaiian Native Bird Species: Hawaii has more endangered species than any other US State
Do you know someone named "Alexa"? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Share of the Population With Access to Clean Drinking Water (by location and income)
Do you know someone named "Alexa"? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Record High Temperature Set in Antarctica
In late March 2022, Antarctica experienced a heat wave. How concerning is this? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Human Causes of California Wildfires (2016)
What human behaviors caused wildfires in California in 2016? How can we stop future forest fires? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
The Price and Popularity of Solar Panel Installation
The cost of solar installation has plummeted over the last decade. How has that impacted solar power's popularity? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Koalas Clinging to a Tree: A Novel Way to Cool Off
Why do koala hug trees? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Materials Recycled in Pounds per Person per Day (US)
How much have Americans recycled over time? How do we measure that? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Tornadoes in Alabama, by Year
Why is the number of tornadoes increasing? How do we use statistics to look at trends? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Extreme Carbon Inequality: Percentage of CO2 Emissions by Income, Globally
Carbon emissions are fueling our climate crisis, and some people's lifestyles are disproportionately responsible. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Taiji Cove Hunting Season (Annual Slaughter of Dolphins)
Each year, hundreds of dolphins are killed and captured in Taiji, Japan. What has impacted the annual hunt? (Notice/wonder/feel/act, with resources to encourage activism) Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto & Climate Change
When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, and what does that tell us about climate change? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.