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Climatewatch: the concept of ‘clean coal’ is a dangerous myth
Sep 18, 2020
Written by
Marco Magrini
The only way forward is to reject coal, says Marco Magrini; the idea of clean coal is a dangerous myth
Australia’s Toondah Harbour wetlands are under serious threat from development
Aug 28, 2020
Written by
Melody Kemp
A proposed development at Toondah Harbour, in the Moreton Bay area of Queensland, would devastate crucial feeding and roosting habitat for birds, argues Melody Kemp
Planting seagrass: ‘If you stop killing sea life and protect it, then it does come back’ – Richard Scrase
Aug 26, 2020
Written by
Richard Scrase
Richard Scrase is the founder of Zero Carbon Productions, a media organisation that makes films explaining routes to zero carbon. He is involved with a project to plant seagrass in UK waters
Climatewatch: the cascading effect of climate change
Aug 26, 2020
Written by
Marco Magrini
Many of the crises we are currently experiencing trace their routes back to climate change says Marco Magrini
Climatewatch: recent shocks to energy markets are only the start of the revolution we need
Jul 24, 2020
Written by
Marco Magrini
The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly shocked energy markets, but it’s only the start of the revolution we need, says Marco Magrini
Coronavirus: a behavioural scientist shares his views on easing lockdown
Jun 29, 2020
Written by
Geographical
Graham Loomes, professor of behavioural science at Warwick Business School shares his views on the easing of lockdown in the UK
A message to new geography undergrads from a university lecturer: ‘In this time of crisis, there is opportunity’
Jun 16, 2020
Written by
Dr Frances Darlington Pollock
Dr Frances Darlington Pollock, a lecturer in population geography at the University of Liverpool, shares her thoughts about the opportunities facing new geography undergraduates despite these disruptive times
Deep seabed mining could inflict considerable direct and indirect harm – Sabine Christiansen and Sebastian Unger
Jun 03, 2020
Written by
Sabine Christiansen, Sebastian Unger
Dr Sabine Christiansen and Dr Sebastian Unger are senior research associates at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies
Coronavirus is an acute reminder of the consequences coming the financial sector’s way, if humanity continues to mess with nature – Andrew Mitchell
Apr 20, 2020
Written by
Andrew Mitchell
A letter to the World Health Organisation sent at the end of February, signed by almost 250 environmental organisations, points to a solution to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks – a massive crackdown on wildlife trade markets worldwide. But will banks, insurers…
Coronavirus: is working from home really better for the environment? – Doug Specht
Apr 14, 2020
Written by
Doug Specht
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shifts in working practices have undoubtedly led to less pollution in major cities, but what would the long-term impact of such a shift be? Doug Specht, from the University of Westminster, discusses...
Coronavirus: after this crisis I hope to see businesses aligning their goals with that of local communities – Dr Mary Martin
Apr 10, 2020
Written by
Mary Martin
Mary Martin, a senior policy fellow at the London School of Economics, looks at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of corporate social responsibility
An armchair alternative to A-Level geography – Danny Dorling
Apr 03, 2020
Written by
Danny Dorling
A message for A-Level geographers from Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder professor of geography at the University of Oxford
Thoughts on isolation from the first British astronaut – Helen Sharman CMG OBE
Mar 30, 2020
Written by
Helen Sharman
Helen Sharman CMG OBE, the first British astronaut and now fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) reflects on her experience of isolation and shares some thoughts for those of us stuck at home
Coronavirus: the world has never been more connected, a new way of doing things is possible – Sian Sutherland
Mar 26, 2020
Written by
Sian Sutherland
The current pandemic reveals the fundamental connection between us all, says Sian Sutherland
Gentrification describes a brutal and often violent process – Jade MacRury
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Jade MacRury
‘Regeneration’ more often than not means ‘gentrification’, says Jade MacRury
Coronavirus: How will the outbreak affect food and farming?
Mar 24, 2020
Written by
Andre Laperrière
It is imperative that governments support the farming and agriculture sectors with whatever means necessary to ensure global food security
Australia’s bushfires demonstrate that the poorest suffer most from the climate crisis – Maddie Grounds
Feb 20, 2020
Written by
Maddie Grounds
The effects of climate change are disproportionately unforgiving, with those most affected being the poorest who live in remote areas
To expect food to be cheap is to cheapen life itself – Carolyn Steel
Feb 11, 2020
Written by
Carolyn Steel
By revaluing food we can revalue nature to build more liveable, resilient societies
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