Things to read

IS CLEAN ENERGY THE ANSWER TO JOB GROWTH?

The advancement of clean energy initiatives in addition to the growing decline of fossil fuel jobs marks a tipping point in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach the objective of net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Climate Literacy with NASA

Learn the 2023 realities of Climate Change Crisis
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The dirty road to clean energy: How China’s electric vehicle boom is ravaging the environment

In neighboring Indonesia, nickel extraction is causing environmental and social devastation.
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Disability and climate justice: How to create a more inclusive movement

SOAS explores the intersection of disability justice and climate justice, highlighting how those with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climate change and emphasizing the need for a more inclusive climate movement that centers the voices and experiences of disabled individuals.
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The creeping threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive seaweed bloom in the Atlantic Ocean, has been growing rapidly and is now visible from space. The bloom is caused by rising sea temperatures and nutrient pollution and can have negative impacts on marine life and coastal communities
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In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations- But huge questions remain about how it would work.

The UN climate summit, COP27, ended without a consensus on how wealthy countries should pay poorer nations for damages caused by climate change. Developing nations demanded more funding, but wealthier countries were reluctant to commit. The impasse could lead to increased legal action against polluting nations.
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Why female leadership is crucial to tackling climate change and other crises

This article explains the importance of female leadership in tackling climate change and other crises, and highlights the need for greater gender diversity in decision-making positions.
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How Health Systems Are Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

The article discusses how health systems worldwide are responding to the challenge of climate change, implementing environmentally sustainable practices and engaging in advocacy efforts to mitigate the negative health impacts of climate change.
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The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction

As the world scrambles to replace fossil fuels with clean energy, the environmental impact of finding all the lithium required could become a major issue in its own right
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Wetlands & climate change- vulnerability, mitigation and adaptation

An article on how climate change and wetlands impact eachother and key role of wetlands in mitigation of climate change by obsorbing and sinking carbon away from the atmosphere.
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Things to watch

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Arctic Sinkholes (2022)

The Arctic is facing a looming methane threat as melting permafrost releases massive amounts of this potent greenhouse gas. Enormous explosions, massive craters, and bubbling gas eruptions are signs of this ticking time bomb. The scale of the threat is difficult to comprehend, and scientists and local communities are grappling with its implications for the future
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The great death of insects | DW Documentary

Insects are dying out and scientists and environmentalists are sounding the alarm. Our film team meets entomologists, farmers, scientists, chemical companies and politicians in a bid to lay bare the causes of insect mortality.
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The Power of Big Oil (2022)

Part One: Denial charts the fossil fuel industry’s early research on climate change, investigating industry efforts to sow seeds of doubt about the science. Part Two: Doubt explores the industry’s efforts to stall climate policy, even as evidence about climate change grew more certain in the new millennium. Part Three: Delay follows the rise of natural gas; examines the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations’ actions on climate change; and explores what may happen next.
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Our Planet: Our Business

The global loss of nature is costing trillions of dollars every year. This 38 minute film explores how the global business community can help to tackle the world's environmental crisis.
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Who Is Responsible For Climate Change? – Who Needs To Fix It?

Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have emitted more than 1.5 trillion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. In 2019, we released 37 billion more than the previous year, and emissions of other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide are also increasing. We emit a total of 51 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents annually, and these emissions continue to rise, but we must reduce them to zero.
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The problem with rice no one is talking about

Half the world eats it. One-fifth of our calories come from it. But rice has a dark secret: its emissions refer to the greenhouse gas emissions, specifically methane, released during cultivation. This is a significant contributor to global emissions and a major concern for climate change. So how can we grow rice better?
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Our Planet | Netflix Documentary Series

David Attenborough - narrated nature documentary series "Our Planet" examines Earth's natural beauty and how climate change impacts all living creatures.
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Thirst: When Our Water Disappears | DW Documentary

As climate change causes temperatures to rise and extreme weather events to increase, water scarcity is becoming a major issue. The struggle to control limited water reserves is intensifying as everyone's demand for water grows, and the availability of water is becoming increasingly unpredictable.
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Why 99% of ocean plastic pollution is "missing"

Scientists have been struggling to find the 8 million metric tonnes of plastic that end up in the ocean each year. They previously thought a lot of it was in the garbage patches. However, recent measurements have fallen short of expectations. Scientists are working on a solution to locate the missing plastic, which could help prevent further damage to marine life and ecosystems
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Climate Justice is Social Justice

The fourth episode of The Breakdown discusses how racism intersects with climate change, emphasizing the social justice aspect of the climate crisis. The episode also delves into the Green New Deal's role in achieving a fair and equitable transition.
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Things to do

Freerice (game)

Freerice is an educational trivia game that helps you get smarter while making a difference for people around the world. Every question you answer correctly raises 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme (WFP) to support its work saving and changing lives around the world.
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Earth Day events map

The Earth Day organization provides a global map of Virtual Earth Day and in-person events.
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Test your knowledge of our environment with Quizzes

How well do you know your home planet? Test your knowledge with various quizzes on Climate, Emissions, Activism, Conservation and Restoration efforts.
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Sign Petitions to fight the Climate Crisis with Greenpeace

Greenpeace provides various petitions to sign, urging governments and corporations to take action on various environmental issues such as climate change, ocean pollution, and deforestation
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How to make a mini compost bin!

Have you ever wondered how compost works or how to make your own? In this video we find out how composting breaks down our food waste using a thermal imaging camera AND we have a go at making our own mini compost bin out of recycled materials!
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Build a home for solitary bees

Did you know there are over 200 solitary bee species in the UK. Unfortunately over the past 40 years, habitat destruction has mean't their homes have vanished. So why not give them a helping hand by building an artificial bee home?
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Listen to Future Ecologies Podcast

Made for audiophiles and nature lovers alike, every episode is an invitation to see your world in a new light – set to original music & immersive soundscapes, and weaving together interviews with expert knowledge holders.
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Virtual Tours of the World

Digital platforms have started to provide breathtaking virtual tours of various natural settings across the globe using high-resolution images and videos taken by expert teams. You're sure to discover new things and get a fresh appreciation for regions of our globe that you might not have had the opportunity to visit whether you're touring alone or with your friends!
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Digital Cleanup Day - Virtual Event on 18th March

Unnecessary emails, files, apps, duplicates of photos and videos are all digital waste. This digital waste creates digital pollution that continues to consume energy even when we have forgotten it. Digital trash sits in the backups on servers that provide us with cloud service and continue consuming electricity.
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The Last Generation (2018) - an interactive digital experience

With The GroundTruth Project, an interactive exploration of climate change as seen through the eyes of three children living in the Marshall Islands, a nation threatened by rising seas.
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