Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate
25 Mar 2021

Climate explained: how particles ejected from the Sun affect Earth’s climate

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When the Sun ejects solar particles into space, how does this affect the Earth and climate? Are clouds affected by these particles? Use this resource with Year 4, 7, 9 and 10 Chemistry and Earth and Space students who are … Continued
Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan
5 Nov 2020

Worldwide 100% renewable energy possible by 2050, claims detailed plan

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A detailed roadmap for 139 countries outlines a path to a future powered entirely by wind, water and solar energy. This excellent article details one way renewable, clean energy could be implemented, and details scientific, policy and media debate. It … Continued
Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment
21 May 2020

Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment

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We have an opportunity to come out of the pandemic with a new approach to protecting the environment, says environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This resource demonstrates the importance of a scientific understanding of policy making at government level and the … Continued
In Class With… Climate Special
20 Apr 2020

In Class With… Climate Special

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Get access to the biggest STEM names and brightest minds with our In Class With... series. To young people, the changing climate is an ongoing source of anxiety. They are bombarded with devastating news and statistics almost daily, and are … Continued
The big five mass extinctions
16 Apr 2020

The big five mass extinctions

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Biologists suspect we’re living through the sixth major mass extinction. Earth has witnessed five, when more than 75% of species disappeared. Use this article to investigate how the Earth has changed over time long before humans arrived. It is suited … Continued