July 19, 2009, New York Times article, by Cornelia Dean, discusses a new Pew Research Center survey results show a large gap between what scientists think and the views of ordinary Americans about climate change and other related issues.
In this article from Educational Leadership (May 2009) published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), author Mike Weilbacher states the goal of environmental education is to create a citizenry that is knowledgeable about the biophysical environment, aware of ways to help solve environmental problems, and motivated to work toward their solution.
A monthly journal (Sept-May)published by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), The Science Teacher brings you peer-reviewed articles detailing the latest trends in teaching strategies, technology, and research.