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Professor Joe Smith
Academic advisor for: We fell in love with a catastrophe, Saving Species
Professor Joe Smith's activities
Browse 46 OpenLearn items Professor Joe Smith has worked on
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United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP21114
This interactive map is a world first. It gives you the chance to explore a major international meeting on climate change as if you were there.
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24 Apr 2018
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Tim Loudon via Flickr under Creative Commons BY-ND 4.0 license
Dropping the population bomb - 50 years of BBC environmental broadcasting, part two114
How have the films and radio programmes broadcast by the BBC shaped how we understand environmental change issues? Joe Smith shares his journey through the archives in the second part of a two part podcast series.
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03 Apr 2018
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Athole McLauchlan under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
Fifty years of BBC broadcasting about environmental change issues114
How have the films and radio programmes broadcast by the BBC shaped how we understand environmental change issues? Joe Smith shares his journey through the archives in a two part podcast series.
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27 Mar 2018
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Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV114
Is climate change the kale smoothie of TV schedules: unappealing but somehow fashionable and even essential to the diet?
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13 Dec 2016
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The Open University under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
Joe Smith - Earth In Vision Introduction114
Joe Smith, Professor of Environment and Society at The Open University, introduces Earth in Vision and explains why it is so valuable.
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04 May 2016
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The Open University under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
Joe Smith - Overview of Projects114
Joe Smith, Professor of Environment and Society at The Open University, gives us an overview of his current projects.
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20 Nov 2015
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The Open University under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
Stories of Change Introduction114
Joe Smith, Professor of Environment and Society at the Open University, introduces Stories of Change.
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20 Nov 2015
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About Stories of Change114
The Stories of Change interviews, recorded by the BBC’s Environment Analyst Roger Harrabin, capture the thinking of leading players in climate change and energy debates at a critical moment in the global conversation.
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12 Nov 2015
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Catherine Pain under Creative-Commons license
Climate change: Think risk not fact114
Dr. Joe Smith, Senior Lecturer in Environment at The Open University discusses how we should focus on risk when looking at climate change.
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02 Mar 2015
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European Parliament under CC-BY-NC-ND licence under Creative-Commons license
Taken at the flood: An open letter to Nigel Farage114
The sight of UKIP's Nigel Farage in deep water prompted Joe Smith to write a personal note with a generous offer of help.
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13 Feb 2014
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About Creative Climate at the OU114
Find out about the Creative Climate project—why we set it up, how to explore the wide range of diaries, and how to submit your own.
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31 Jul 2013
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We fell in love with a catastrophe114
Joe Smith explains the need to move away from catastrophe narratives when discussing climate change, and looks for something more positive to inspire the public.
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24 Jun 2013
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Walter Parenteau under CC-BY-NC-SA licence under Creative-Commons license
Climate Change isn't special114
Joe Smith suggests that we need to think of climate change as an everyday problem - and suggests using tax as a possible solution.
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03 Oct 2012
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OU/BBC Creative Climate short film competition 2011: Hot and bothered114
Dr Joe Smith introduces this short, 'steamy' video by Gia laSalvia, a student film-maker from the London Film School. Gia explores what climate change might do for a couple's love life.
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07 Nov 2011
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OU/BBC Creative Climate short film competition 2011: No second chances114
Dr Joe Smith introduces this short video cameo of a relationship breakdown, with a twist to make you rethink your priorities.
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07 Nov 2011
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OU/BBC Creative Climate short film competition 2011: The end of an era114
Dr Joe Smith introduces this short, disturbing animation by Yousif Al-Khalifa, a student at the National Film and Television School. Influenced by Jurassic Park, the twist of this tale is that humans have been brought back from extinction.
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07 Nov 2011
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OU/BBC Creative Climate short film competition 2011: Food for thought114
Dr Joe Smith introduces this short, engaging animation by Gervais Merryweather, a student at the National Film and Television School. This simple animation unravels the relationship between food, trade and environment in the peel of an apple.
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07 Nov 2011
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BBC/OU Creative Climate short film competition 2011114
Dr Joe Smith introduces the winners of the Creative Climate student short film competition run by the BBC and OU during 2011.
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03 Nov 2011
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OU/BBC Creative Climate short film competition 2011: Ever hear a postman whistle?114
Dr Joe Smith introduces this short, engaging animation by Bexie Bush, a young film-maker from University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. Two older people reflect on changes in everyday life over the past 50 years.
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02 Nov 2011
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Glyn Baker under Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 license
Environmentalism at 40: middle age spread or new lease of life?114
Greenpeace’s 40th birthday is a good time to stop and ask where environmentalism is going. The OU's Joe Smith does just that in this thought-provoking article.
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14 Sep 2011
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