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Climate change: UK government to commit to 2050 target
Britain’s existing target is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050. The new target is in line with the 2015 Paris climate agreement which calls on countries to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by mid-century..
Climate change: UK government to commit to 2050 target
Prime Minister Theresa May said there was a "moral duty to leave this world in a better condition than what we inherited". Cutting emissions would benefit public health and cut NHS costs, she said. Britain is the first major nation to propose..
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies
The rhino once roamed across much of Asia, but has now almost disappeared from the wild, with fewer than one hundred animals believed to exist. The death of Tam, who lived at a wildlife reserve on the island of Borneo, was announced on Monday. A..
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies
The rhino once roamed across much of Asia, but has now almost disappeared from the wild, with fewer than one hundred animals believed to exist. The death of Tam, who lived at a wildlife reserve on the island of Borneo, was announced on Monday. A..
Last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies
The rhino once roamed across much of Asia, but has now almost disappeared from the wild, with fewer than one hundred animals believed to exist. The death of Tam, who lived at a wildlife reserve on the island of Borneo, was announced on Monday. A..
Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'
Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna' The Cerrado savanna is an area in Brazil the same size as Western Europe. It's one of the most biodiverse places in world - 40% of animal and plant species there can be..
Popocatepetl Erupts!
Popocatépetl volcano: Mexico hit by 24 hours of volcanic earthquakes and exhalations MEXICO'S Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Tuesday and has since seen 24 hours of earthquakes and exhalations rumbling throughout the area, prompting a phase..
Flood frequency of the world's largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods. The scientists' analysis of the potential causes could contribute to more accurate flood prediction for the..
Today's Earthquakes
All recent earthquakes » Earthquakes over 3.0 M within the last 24 hours +-..
San Andreas fault line
CALIFORNIA’s San Andreas fault line is a hotbed of earthquake activity in the United States but is the fault line at risk of an impending major earthquake? By SEBASTIAN KETTLEY PUBLISHED: 11:55, Wed, Jun 20, 2018..
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill?
With its red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has captured the world's attention. But how dangerous are such eruptions?..
Kilauea Volcanic eruption
Where is the Kilauea volcano? Kilauea is the biggest and most active of the island’s five volcanoes and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Located on the southern shore of Hawaii’s "Big Island" Kilauea has been..
Record concentration of microplastics found in Arctic
Record levels of microplastics have been found trapped inside sea ice floating in the Arctic. Ice cores gathered across the Arctic Ocean reveal microplastics at concentrations two to three times higher than previously recorded. As sea ice melts with..
Is your Easter egg bad for the environment?
With Easter fast approaching, the thought of chocolate is probably on all our minds, but could the UK's love of chocolate be having a damaging effect on the environment? A recent study by researchers at The University of Manchester and published..
South Africa is Setting the Standard for Water Wise Tourism
Something extraordinary is happening in South Africa. The warm, dry climate that has shaped this beautiful country into such a popular tourist destination also makes water a particularly precious resource. Driven by the global problem of climate..
UK population set to pass 70 million by mid-2029
ONS predicts 54% of growth in next decade will be from net international migration and 46% from more births than death. Demographers project that the population will rise by 3.6 million, or 5.5%, over the next 10..
Swarm of 200 Earthquakes Hits Yellowstone - Here's What That Means
A swarm of more than 200 earthquakes struck Yellowstone National Park over the past two weeks, but that probably doesn't mean the "big one" is coming anytime soon, according to geologists from the park. The 200 temblors began on Feb. 8 and..
The ‘Beast from the East’ just coated Rome in snow.
A brutal cold snap has dug its claws deep into Europe, with icy winds from Siberia blowing across the continent. The “Beast from the East” dropped a rare two to four inches of snow on the Eternal City on Monday. On Monday morning..
Seychelles protects an area 'as big as Britain' in Indian Ocean
The Seychelles has created protected areas "the size of Great Britain" in the Indian Ocean. In exchange for getting some of its national debt paid off, the island nation has agreed to protect 210,000 sq km (81,000 sq miles) of ocean. The..
DAMMING THE NILE
A new dam on the Nile could trigger a war over water - unless Ethiopia can agree a deal with Egypt and Sudan.
South Wales Earthquake 2018
An earthquake which shook parts of the UK on Saturday was the biggest for a decade, experts said. The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the epicentre was 20km (12 miles) north of Swansea, with a 4.4 magnitude at a depth of 7.4km (4.6m).
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UK winter storms 2013/14
This presentation provides a variety of information and tasks for you to tailor to your lesson.
Winter Olympics presentation
This presentation looks at the Winter Olympics and the host. There is a quiz at the end.
Winter Olympics host anagrams
The anagram resources act as an excellent starter. Pupils need to guess the countries that have hosted the winter Olympics.
Winter Olympics picture reveal
These resources provide a lesson starter activity which gets pupils using their thinking skills from the beginning of the lesson. There is an image hidden under the grid, and by clicking one of the squares, that small section is revealed. Pupils can..
Typhoon Haiyan Presentation
This presentation focuses on the recent typhoon that struck the Philippines. It discusses the causes and effects of the typhoon.
Cyclone Phailin 2013
This presentation looks at the causes and effects of the Indian cyclone.
Pakistan Earthquake 2013
This presentation looks at the causes and effects of the Balochistan earthquake in Pakistan in September 2013.
A great Geography lesson
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