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.
Tag: global warming
How to Use Carbon Brief’s Attribution Interactive Part 2 – Case Studies of Extreme Weather Events
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
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.
Stephen Blenkinsop: GIS, Climate Action in the North East, and a Passion for Tea and Doctor Who
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
Geographical Decade Review: 2010-2019 (Part 2)
#GeographyTeacher #DecadeInReview 2010-19 (Pt 2) - Nos 5 to 1 in my top-ten run-down of noteworthy 'geographical' items of the past decade. Ft. @StrikeClimate @BirdgirlUK @BBCWorld #DigitalPlanet @Gapminder @MetOffice @ClimateSignals
Not by halves: The IPCC’s Special Report 15
Climate scientists report that now 'a half' is more important than ever, not to be done by halves. Sustainable development, particular energy, has a large role to play. Featuring @WEMCouncil, @IPCC_CH, @ConnectSDGs, @TheEnergyMix #icem2019denmark
The ‘Beast from the East’?! What a load of hot air…
The 'Beast from the East' has its snowy, icy chaotic origins from a surprising source: too much heat. Featuring: @metoffice, metofficeUK, @ZLabe, @windyforecast, @beourguest, @alexdeakin
