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Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency
Nature & Environment

Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency

...Climate Change and is acknowledged in the Government’s recent heat and buildings strategy. However, 20-30% (that's over ten million homes) of the UK housing stock have heritage value. Many of these buildings aren’t officially designated, meaning that they are not listed or in conservation areas , but they still have a vital role in shaping the character of our urban...
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Can eating seaweed and algae keep the world fed?
Nature & Environment

Can eating seaweed and algae keep the world fed?

...Climate change is affecting food production The impact of ocean acidification varies widely across the globe. But it is already affecting marine food production, particularly of shellfish. For example, CO₂-rich water along the west coast of the US means more oysters in local hatcheries are dying when they are still larvae. Warmer seas due to climate change are also...
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Environment and Sustainable Development - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special
Nature & Environment

Environment and Sustainable Development - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special

...climate change, whereas opponents argue that many of the EU’s problems are caused by its defective policies on farming, fishing and localism. The debate in today’s third session will focus on the EU’s environmental track record and future plans for green growth, and the risks and opportunities for the UK in pursuing its own path to sustainability. Transcript For...
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Sea level rise | International case studies
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise | International case studies

...of climate change than many other nations for a range of reasons.... Read more... EXPLORE FURTHER: Read case studies in England to see how three coastal communities have adapted to the affects of sea level rises. Too see how your local area might be affected, follow this link to the map produced by Climate Central, based on the recent paper by Kulp and Strauss (2019)....
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What will Donald Trump do for the environment?
Nature & Environment

What will Donald Trump do for the environment?

...climate change. In an indication of this, Myron Ebell, the head of the transition team for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a known, vocal climate change denier, and Scott Pruitt, the nominated head of the EPA, has actively opposed Obama’s policies to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions. However, the environmental movement should not see reduced US support...
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Calculating your carbon footprint
Nature & Environment

Calculating your carbon footprint

...climate change global average surface temperature must not increase by more than 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels. For that to be achieved global emissions would have fall by 45% by 2030 relative to 2010 levels and reach net zero by 2050. Net Zero refers to a state in which the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by removal out of the...
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Putting algae and seaweed on the menu could help save our seafood
Science, Maths & Technology

Putting algae and seaweed on the menu could help save our seafood

...Climate change is affecting food production The impact of ocean acidification varies widely across the globe. But it is already affecting marine food production, particularly of shellfish. For example, CO₂-rich water along the west coast of the US means more oysters in local hatcheries are dying when they are still larvae. Warmer seas due to climate change are also...
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Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials
Education & Development

Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials

...climate change, ensuring no-one is left behind. The 17 SDGs address all three core elements of sustainable development and demonstrate the breadth of sustainability topics. First steps towards embedding sustainability It is likely that your first step will be to reflect on what sustainability might mean to you in your context. The ‘Sustainability principles in module...
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