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Science, Maths & Technology
What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
In August 2017, a new convention governing the use of Mercury came into force (at least in the countries which have signed up). María Elena Hurtado explains what it means - and why it's only a first step.
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Science, Maths & Technology
What effects does mercury have on health and the environment?
Although in its natural form mercury is not especially toxic, it still poses a real risk when it finds its way into the environment.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Migration
Migration is a free course looking at the migrations of animals, with special reference to birds, and also introducing the themes of movement, selection and homeostasis.
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Nature & Environment
‘Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules the Waves’: From fishing patriotism to pragmatism
Pop quiz: which UK industry is approximately equal in size to sewing machine manufacturing, yet claims to have swung the Brexit vote?
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Society, Politics & Law
Coping on the Coast: moral economies and liminality at the heart of things that matter
Does geography influence peoples’ sense of security and well-being?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
For older people, the storms might abate but the harm persists
For older people, the effects of being caught in a natural disaster can remain long after the clear-up teams have moved on. Sue Anne Belle explains why.
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Nature & Environment
Should Houston prepare for more Hurricanes like Harvey?
It's been an event described as "historic" and "once in a thousand years" - but Andrew King explains why a changing climate might mean Harvey may be a harbinger.
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Nature & Environment
North Sea, air safety and Brexit
Does the political fight about who controls safety in the North Sea reveal just how difficult Brexit is going to be?
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Society, Politics & Law
Should we be worried about the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement?
The UK government has confirmed that despite the path chosen by the US, the UK would honour the Paris Agreement. Here Shonil Bhagwat looks at the motivations and implications behind the US decision, and how international action on climate change will go on.
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Society, Politics & Law
‘Citizen sensing’ and new forms of environmental monitoring
What technological challenges are faced by communities seeking to understand environmental change at different geographical scales?
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Nature & Environment
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3
Nine months on and the project has hit rock-bottom. Charlie has to decide what to do next. In our clips, the forest catches fire - and Charlie uses a halluciogenic brew to get a clearer head.
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Nature & Environment
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2
Torn between his love of the forest and a growing awareness of how hard life can be, Charlie's loyalties are dramatically split. In our video clips, Charlie discovers the perils of illegal gold mining, and introduces his wife to some giant otters.