Tag: climate

Understanding Climate Change: Resources for Education (2025 Update)

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Climate science and related disciplines (like social and economic science on climate change impacts and solutions) is constantly envolving. Back in 2020, I was comissioned by the Geographical Association to produced some member-access resources, with some minor updates for 2022. A lot happens in just three years when it comes to the issue of climate change, and while those GA resources are still relevant and useful, recently commissioned work has compelled me to update some of those resources and create some new ones.

How to Use Carbon Brief’s Attribution Interactive Part 2 – Case Studies of Extreme Weather Events

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This mini-series offers teaching ideas for using Carbon Brief's Extreme Weather Attribution Interactive Map. This post contains a set of resources giving guidance for researching and writing about selected case studies.

How to Use Carbon Brief’s Attribution Interactive Part 1 – How Climate Change is Impacting Extreme Event Trends

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This mini-series offers teaching ideas for using Carbon Brief's Extreme Weather Attribution Interactive Map, focusing on climate change's effects on extreme weather. Part 1 is a resource to guide learners through analysing data trends in extreme events like heat, storms, and droughts using spreadsheet apps like Google Sheets.

Opinion: Populism, science denial – How I, as a trans science-communicator, am moving forward.

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I recorded and unscripted and unedited video commentary, where I laid my thoughts and feelings bare on current affairs. The re-election of Trump, effective concession that we'll miss 1.5C climate target, increasing hostility to the science community, step-up in anti-trans actions and rhetoric... It's all overwhelming. So what's next for me?

Emma Baines: Making a Difference in the West Midlands with Climate Ambassadors

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The final episode of Season 4 of the Coffee & Geography podcast shone a spotlight on Emma Baines, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for the West Midlands. A Passion for Education and the Environment Emma’s journey is a testament to her passion for education and the environment. With a background in education, she has … Continue reading Emma Baines: Making a Difference in the West Midlands with Climate Ambassadors →

Zoe Gilbank: Leading Yorkshire & Humber’s Climate Action in Education Settings

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Zoe Gilbank, the Climate Ambassadors regional hub manager for Yorkshire & Humber, shares her lifelong commitment to sustainability on the Coffee & Geography podcast. Her love for nature, travel experiences, and focus on environmental injustices shapes her work. She is excited about the potential of the Climate Ambassadors Scheme to educate and empower individuals against climate change.

Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who

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The Climate Ambassadors scheme is a national initiative aimed at empowering young people to take action on climate change. The scheme has nine regional hubs across England, each led by a dedicated team of experts. In the North East, the hub is led by Stephen Blenkinsop, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University with a passion … Continue reading Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who →

Londoner Annie Risner Supporting Education Settings in the Charge for Climate Action

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The Climate Ambassadors scheme empowers young people to address climate change, with nine regional hubs across England. Annie Risner, leading the London hub, draws from her diverse background and community engagement experience. Her focus is on empowering schools and early years settings, fostering collaboration, and promoting creative climate action. With her leadership and the scheme's support, London's youth are empowered to create a more sustainable future.

Matilda Crane: Leading the charge for climate action in the East Midlands

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Matilda Crane, the East Midlands Climate Ambassadors Regional Hub Manager, is a passionate advocate for environmental protection and community engagement. Based at the Universities for Nottingham, a partnership between the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, Matilda's role is to inspire and empower individuals and organisations to take action on climate change. Matilda's journey … Continue reading Matilda Crane: Leading the charge for climate action in the East Midlands →

Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education

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This article was co-authored with Catherine Walker and Nerida Jolley. You can read the introduction here, and then continue with the rest of the article, for free, via the University of Manchester's website here. One of Maisy Summer’s beautiful images for the YPAC creative book How can climate change education address rather than exacerbate eco-anxiety, … Continue reading Creative, sensitive and grounded in diverse perspectives: Why we need inclusive climate change education →