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Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis

This free course introduces the emerging field of Climate Psychology. It is now widely accepted that facts about climate change, taken alone, do not promote change. There is growing recognition that deeper psychological perspectives, beyond traditional psychological approaches, could enrich environment movements. Additionally, evidence is ...

Free course
12 hrs
How do microplastics make their way into our food? article icon

Nature & Environment

How do microplastics make their way into our food?

We know that microplastics have found their way into our food chain. Understanding the sources of microplastics, their journey to our plates, and what we can do to reduce the risks is essential for tackling this pressing issue.

Article
10 mins
Balloon releases – a touching celebration or an environmental tragedy? article icon

Nature & Environment

Balloon releases – a touching celebration or an environmental tragedy?

Lots of balloons floating up into the sky can be a touching tribute or celebration, but environmentalists warn of their longer-term impact on wildlife once the balloons pop.

Article
5 mins
What is climate psychology? article icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

What is climate psychology?

We know the facts about burning fossil fuels and climate change so why has humanity not changed its ways of life?

Article
5 mins
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Education & Development

Sustainability

YXM130 Example subject pathway created by Teresa Cox, Senior Manager.

Article
5 mins
Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis article icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

Learning about the climate and ecological crisis can be very disturbing and overwhelming. We may feel a variety of different emotions often grouped under the umbrella label of eco-anxiety. But what is eco-anxiety and how can we learn to live with the reality of the crisis without falling apart?

Article
5 mins
Energy in buildings free course icon level 3: advanced icon

Nature & Environment

Energy in buildings

Themes covered in this free course, Energy in buildings, include reducing heating demand in buildings, heating systems and fuel emissions, and reducing electricity use by appliances. The course looks at the importance of energy in buildings in the UK, investigate heat loss and how to prevent it, ways of increasing building efficiency, ...

Free course
10 hrs
Sperm counts article icon

Nature & Environment

Sperm counts

How much sperm does a man make? Would you explode if you don't release your sperm? Explore the male reproductive system in this article and video.

Article
15 mins
Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Society, Politics & Law

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

This course explores how environmental and social factors interact to cause wildfires and shows why these interactions need to be considered when preparing for future wildfires. Focusing on the 2007 wildfires in Greece, this course introduces students to the geographical concept of entanglement as a tool for exploring these interrelated factors....

Free course
6 hrs
Plastics in our ocean activity icon

Science, Maths & Technology

Plastics in our ocean

Test your knowledge about plastics in our oceans, and learn about how they impact the environment by clicking on the image below...

Activity
5 mins
Ocean explorer activity icon

Nature & Environment

Ocean explorer

Take a journey into the Earth's oceans and discover whether you've got what it takes to become an oceanographer. Explore ocean depths, currents, temperatures and find out more about the future of our oceans. 

Activity
20 mins
Golden Globe Ocean Race: The next 50 years? video icon

Nature & Environment

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The next 50 years?

Dr David Assinder takes a look ahead at the next 50 years and explores the changes to our oceans. 

Video
20 mins