(2) the United States emits more carbon diox-
ide and other greenhouse gases than any other coun-
try; 
(3) atmospheric carbon can be significantly re-
duced through conservation, by shifting to renewable 
energy sources such as solar, wind, tidal, and geo-
thermal, and by increasing the efficiency of build-
ings, including domiciles, and transportation; 
(4) providing clear information about global 
warming, in a variety of forms, can remove the fear 
and the sense of helplessness, and encourage individ-
uals and communities to take action; 
(5) implementation of measures that promote 
energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable en-
ergy will greatly reduce human impact on the envi-
ronment; and 
(6) informing people of new technologies and 
programs as they become available will ensure max-
imum understanding and maximum impact of those 
measures. 
SEC. 3. GLOBAL WARMING EDUCATION PROGRAM. 
The National Science Foundation shall establish a 
Global Warming Education Program to— 
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(1) broaden the understanding of human in-
duced global warming, possible long- and short-term 
consequences, and potential solutions; 
(2) apply the latest scientific and technological 
discoveries to provide formal and informal learning 
opportunities to people of all ages, including those of 
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and 
(3) emphasize actionable information to help 
people understand and to promote implementation of 
new technologies, programs, and incentives related 
to energy conservation, renewable energy, and green-
house gas reduction. 
SEC. 4. PROGRAM ELEMENTS. 
The Global Warming Education Program shall in-
clude— 
(1) a national information campaign to dissemi-
nate information on and promote implementation of 
the new technologies, programs, and incentives de-
scribed in section 3(3); and 
(2) a competitive grant program to provide 
grants to States, local municipalities, educational in-
stitutions, and other organizations to— 
(A) create informal education materials, 
exhibits, and multimedia presentations relevant 
to global warming and climate science; 
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(B) develop climate science K–12 cur-
riculum and supplementary educational mate-
rials; or 
(C) publish global warming and climate 
science information in print, electronic, and 
audio-visual forms. 
SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and annually thereafter, the National Science 
Foundation shall transmit to Congress a report that evalu-
ates the scientific merits, educational effectiveness, and 
broader impacts of activities under this Act. 
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Na-
tional Science Foundation such sums as may be necessary 
to carry out this Act. 
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