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Deforestation has long been cited as a problem, but a lack of accessible data meant that the general public had to take someone's word for the figures. As a result, its threat always seemed more abstract and nebulous than, say, climate change or rising sea levels. Until now: Google has unveiled its Global Forest Watch, an online tool that monitors deforestation around the world in near-real time. Via Lauren Moss
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A great new tool to use when integrating tech into your classroom. Want to understand global forest decline and contribute to the conversation...this might be the tool for yoU! 
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Awesomeness! Resources, videos and readings to help you understand what's going on in the Amazon and why - all in one place!
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The character of the world's rainforests is changing to reflect a new kind of indigenous species, the monstrous vehicles that are causing their destru
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A field guide to rainforest deforestation implements...interesting!
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A young scientist in Panama devises a novel way to study ticks and disease
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Love seeing the next generation of field biologisits doing great work and being featured by the Smithsonian! Great role model for the Nature Girls in your science classrooms too!
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Rainforest experts explain the challenges to maintaining one of the planet's essential natural resources • Plus top Amazon facts to share with your students
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One role of media should be to act like those speed monitors we see that tell us how fast we are going. Hopefully a program like Google's Global Forest Watch can help us monitor deforestation in real time.
maybe they have not gone over to the dark side for good?