Vermont
In 2013 Vermont implemented the next generation science standards which meant that students would learn about climate change in their science classes. However, there has been little progress since this while other states, especially many in the northeast, continued to make headway in climate change education
Climate Issues
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Winter recreation impacts
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Increasing temperature
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Changing precipitation patterns
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Vermont’s average annual temperature has increased by almost 2 degrees fahrenheit since 1900 and average annual winter temperatures are increasing even fasterVermont’s average annual temperature has increased by almost 2 degrees fahrenheit since 1900 and average annual winter temperatures are increasing even faster
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Shelburne Farms Institute for sustainable schools provides educators with programs and resources to help educate their students on climate change
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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In 2013 Vermont adopted the next generation science standards which include the teaching of climate changeIn 2013 Vermont adopted the next generation science standards which include the teaching of climate change
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Vermont has not implemented any policy which mandates climate change teaching in all subjects