Temperature change, by even a degree at a time, can have long lasting impact on ecosystems - icebergs can melt, ocean levels can rise, crops may no longer thrive - making global warming far more than a chapter in a science text.

If everyone walked everywhere, global warming would be less of a problem, but that's not very practical. But you can make small changes that have a big impact. Turning off lights is an easy way to help. So is carpooling for work or school activities.

Learn how you may be contributing to the problem, and what you can do to help.

Use the links below for homework help and family activities on global warming and climate change and for info on Connecticut Department of Transportation transit services.

Planet Connecticut Fun & Games

Find information, activities and games to explain how people can have a positive impact on the environment.

Go to the student and family activities

Connecticut Commute Alternatives

Cars - vanpools, carpools and more
http://www.ctrides.com
Trains - branch lines near your community
http://www.ctrides.com/explore/rail.htm
Buses - express and local service
http://www.ctrides.com/explore/expressBus.htm
Bicycles - Connecticut Bicycle Coalition
http://www.ctbike.org/bike_to_work.htm
Paratransit - services for seniors and travelers with disabilities
http://www.ctrides.com

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Eco-Travel Ideas
http://www.ctaudubon.org/fieldtrip/talesofa.htm

To learn more about what Connecticut is doing to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, visit the Connecticut Climate Change web site at http://www.ctclimatechange.com.