Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Attribution Studies When an extreme weather event occurs, such as flooding and heatwaves, or hurricanes and tornadoes, the question ‘is climate change to blame?’ often arises. You might sometimes hear people say things like: ‘but we’ve always had heatwaves, I remember the heatwave from [insert year here]’. In 2022, scientists […]
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COP 28: What is it and why is it important? You won’t have been able to miss the event taking place right now in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates: COP28. But you might be wondering, what’s the big deal? Well, let’s dive into the world of the COP and find out why it’s a
Many important names are missing from our history books, because history reflects those by which it was written. For decades, or even centuries, we would be forgiven to think that reaching unchartered territories was solely the occupation of white men. Edmund Hillary, Neil Armstrong and Marco Polo are names well-known to most. The Arctic experts
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In this blog post, we will be discussing the latest news and updates from the Arctic and Antarctic regions in the past 6 months. Starting with the June 2023 updates from the Met Office on the Arctic and Antarctic, it is important to stay informed about these regions as they are critical components of global
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When considering sustainability, it is crucial to explore the notion of “shared responsibility.” In this context, it refers to the idea that all of us bear a responsibility towards the environment, whether it is you, your family, the government, your neighbours, or the local shopkeeper. It is essential that schoolchildren are taught about this and
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Teaching climate change and sustainability in the education sector should be compulsory. This is a viewpoint held by many, including UNESCO, who called for environmental education to be part of the school curriculum by 2025 (UNESCO, 2021), recognising its crucial role in shaping a sustainable future! In this post, I will delve into how it is
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Earth Hour: Little Actions with Big Impacts March 25th marks the annual observance of Earth Hour, a global initiative organised by the WWF to raise awareness about climate change and promoting sustainable action. During this hour, individuals and organisations around the world turn off their lights for 60 minutes. Even notable landmarks, such as the
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