Arkansas
Having adopted the next generation science standards, Arkansas has put some effort into increasing climate change education in the state. Though they have done this, there is still obviously much to be done in the realm and they have a long way to go.
Climate Issues
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Increased precipitation and flooding
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Increased severity of droughts
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Changing aquatic ecosystems
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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Arkansas adopted the next generation science standards for grades k-8 which include the teaching of climate changeArkansas adopted the next generation science standards for grades k-8 which include the teaching of climate change
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No policies or legislation mandates the teaching of anthropogenic climate change