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What is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It is a global event where millions of people come together to raise awareness about protecting the environment. It started in 1970 and has grown into one of the largest environmental movements in the world. Why It Matters:     •    Our planet faces challenges like climate change, pollution, and deforestation.     •    Earth Day reminds us that small actions — like recycling, planting trees, and saving energy — can make a big difference. How You Can Help:     •    Use reusable bags and bottles    ...

It was great seeing all of the data that students collected for the Urban Heat Island Intensive Observation Period in December 2024. I decided to look at some of the data using a graphing tool called CODAP from the Concord Consortium. It is easy to use and makes some neat graphs fast.  First, I downloaded all of the surface temperature data from the GLOBE website for December using the ADAT system (Advanced Data Access Tool). There are other ways to get data from the GLOBE data base including the Vis system and API.  Second, I brought the data into CODAP and clicked on ...