South Carolina
South Carolina has implemented a framework that teaches climate change to students, however, this is only a framework and there has been no further mandates set in place. Beyond this, the framework was only developed in 2021, and is the sole measure than was taken. In order for South Carolina to actually prepare students in today’s day and age, there is much more that must be done.
Climate Issues
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Rising sea levels and retreating shores
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Reduction in forest cover
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Increased intensity of tropical storms
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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In 2021 a new set of science standards was adopted by South Carolina’s public school board that required that anthropogenic climate change be a focusIn 2021 a new set of science standards was adopted by South Carolina’s public school board that required that anthropogenic climate change be a focus