Green Team Resource LIbrary

Visit the articles below to learn more about environmental topics such as climate change, agriculture, and climate justice actions.

Climate Change and Global Warming

• Microplastics are Undermining the Ocean’s Power to Absorb Carbon
• Scientists Found the Soil Secret That Doubles Forest Regrowth
• Extreme Heat is Breaking Honey Bees’ Natural Cooling System
• Forest Loss is Driving Mosquitoes’ Thirst for Human Blood
• The Ocean Absorbed a Stunning Amount of Heat in 2025

Pollution

• A Shocking Amount of Plastic is Floating in City Air
• Polluted Air Quietly Erases the Benefits of Exercise

Sustainability

• ENGL& 102: Humans and Nature, with Bill Carty
• Edmonds College Library Sustainability Guide
• Watch: How Urban Agriculture is Transforming Detroit
• USDA National Agricultural Library Resources

Looking for Even More Resources?

All Edmonds College students and faculty can become an Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) member for free and gain access to countless educational resources related to the environment and sustainable practices — all you need is an Edmonds College email address to Sign-up!

About AASHE

AASHE is the leading association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education. We serve a full range of higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students who are change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. Established in 2005, AASHE is comprised of over 900 members across 48 U.S. states, 1 U.S. Territory, 9 Canadian provinces and 20 countries.

Climate Justice at Edmonds College

Edmonds’ Climate Justice work was initiated through Washington’s SBCTC Climate Solutions Program - “Central to the community college mission is the commitment to sustainability—building healthy and economically viable communities by equitably preparing students for lifelong learning opportunities and meaningful employment.”

What is Climate Justice?

Climate Justice acknowledges that climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other adverse impacts on underserved populations. While climate change is a global issue, not all climate impacts are distributed equally. 

Want to Learn More?

Watch This Short 4-Minute Video From Global Witness.