Rocky relations: Why an isolated rock in the Atlantic is a sought after and contested place
Rockall is an uninhabitable granite islet situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies within the exclusive economic zone of the United Kingdom and is claimed by the UK as its territory. As Dr Gerry Mooney...
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15 Jan 2021
How the fish we eat makes it onto our plates
Have you ever wondered how the fish you’re eating makes it onto your plate? Dr Vicky Johnson reveals several of the important stages of the journey, starting with the initial catch, to ending up at a restaurant or food supplier...
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13 Jan 2021
In deep, stormy waters: Scotland, the UK and the politics of fishing
Four of the top five UK ports for landed weight are in Scotland. Is there a possibility of an independent Scotland opting to become an EU member re-joining the EUs Common Fisheries Policy?
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13 Jan 2021
Brexit and Scotland’s fishing communities
Dr Gerry Mooney looks at the importance of Scotland's fishing industry and how Brexit is leading to an uncertain future.
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13 Jan 2021
This Fishing Life
Follow the fortunes of Cornish fishermen, fighting to secure a future for their traditional way of life.
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12 Jan 2021
Ideas about living sustainably
Responding to the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. There are so many things we can do to be greener that it's hard to know where to start.
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08 Jan 2021
What you need to know about carbon footprints
Jo Hand explores carbon footprints and how we can all make an environmental impact.
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27 Nov 2020
Fighting Food Waste
Ann Storr explores simple options to tackle food waste.
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27 Nov 2020
Going on a plastic diet
Sisters Against Plastic (Mary and Theresa) are ‘normal people’ who noticed just how much plastic they were using.
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27 Nov 2020
Being Sustainable(ish)
Jen Gale explores the idea of leading a sustainable(ish) lifestyle.
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27 Nov 2020
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Introducing the environment: Ecology and ecosystems
What is ecology and why is it important to our understanding of the world around us This free course Introducing the environment Ecology and ecosystems looks at how we can study ecosystems to explore the effect that humans are having on the environment
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Understanding the environment: Co-evolution
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Coevolution is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the sixth and final course in the Understanding theenvironment series For moreinformation see the introductory sessionhere
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There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Complexity and chaos is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the fifth course in the Understanding theenvironment series For moreinformation see the introductory sessionhere
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There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Flows and feedback is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the fourth course in the Understanding theenvironment series For moreinformation see the introductory sessionhere
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There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Problems with the way we think is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the third course in the Understanding theenvironment series For moreinformation see the introductory sessionhere339
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There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Learning and communication is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the second course in the Understanding theenvironment series For moreinformation see the introductory sessionhere
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14 Feb 2020
Understanding the environment: Thinking styles and models
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face The primary aim of this free course Understanding the environment Thinking styles and models is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldviewThis is the first course in the Understanding the environment series For more information see the introductory session here339
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Citizen science and global biodiversity
This free course Citizen science and global biodiversity deals with the importance of biodiversity and explores how anyone can contribute to and be involved in identifying and recording wildlife as a citizen scientist It looks at what citizen science is and how citizen science facilitates public involvement in scientific research activities as individuals learn and build skills Traditional biological keys are introduced and online recording is demonstrated using citizen science techniques and practical activities using the wwwiSpotnatureorg platform The course goes on to demonstrate how once a species is identified web resources can be used to research its ecology The role of citizen science is illustrated through a number of case studies from across the world Finally the course concludes by exploring the impact citizen scientists are having on recording biodiversity around the globe
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03 Feb 2020
Understanding the environment: A systems approach
There is increasing recognition that the reductionist mindset that is currently dominating society rooted in unlimited economic growth unperceptive to its social and environmental impact cannot resolve the converging environmental social and economic crises we now face Understanding the environment A systems approach is a free course whose primary aim is to encourage the shift away from reductionist and human centred thinking towards a holistic and ecological worldview It promotes the shift in perception towards socioeconomic systems as dependent upon the finite resources and finite wastes sinks of planet EarthThis is the introductory session in the Understanding the environment series
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23 Jan 2020
Environment: understanding atmospheric and ocean flows
What affects the atmospheric and ocean flows This free course Environment understanding atmospheric and ocean flows explores the mechanisms that are important the most rapid carrier is the wind The basic principle of global atmospheric circulation is simple warm air rises and cold air sinks How does this principle affect the atmosphere and flow of water in practical terms Starting with an iconic environmental icon the polar bear you will learn how global flows of water heat and pollution are affecting the Arctic region and changing our world
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08 Jan 2020
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