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- The Conversation: “Climate Change is the Most Important Mission for Universities” Thu, 4 Jun 20, 7:00pmGuest essay by Eric Worrall If you thought the most important mission of universities was to provide kids with professional skills to help them get a better job, think again...
- Community collects locally sourced materials to construct a school in Vietnam Tue, 5 May 20, 12:30amThe Xuan Hoa commune in the Lao Cai province of northwest Vietnam is, like much of the surrounding area, a region that has suffered from economic hardships in the past...
- BBC: Climate Education is Failing Because Some Graduates Become Oil Executives Tue, 25 Feb 20, 5:00amGuest essay by Eric Worrall A child activist interviewed by the BBC is disappointed that some “educated people” resist climate indoctrination enough to accept jobs from oil companies...
- Renewables barely feature in building programme for 500 schools Tue, 18 Feb 20, 5:13pmSolar panels, heat pumps and sustainable designs bypassed – but now one Somerset school is taking a stand
- Zero-carbon hydrogen injected into gas grid for first time in groundbreaking UK trial Fri, 24 Jan 20, 9:07pmBlend of hydrogen and natural gas is being used to heat homes and faculty buildings at Keele University
- Half of UK universities have committed to divest from fossil fuel Mon, 13 Jan 20, 6:00pm78 out of 154 universities joined campaign in blow to big oil’s ‘social licence’, campaigners say
- Gift loved ones with classes that teach and build nature skills Sat, 21 Dec 19, 2:30amRather than gifting a material object this holiday season, opt to give an “experience” gift. Not only will it help minimize waste and clutter, but an experience gift can also be wonderfully green and intrinsically fulfilling....
- Are Stagnant Academic Standards Related to Fear of Climate Change? Thu, 5 Dec 19, 1:00amGuest essay by Eric Worrall US academic standards are stagnating, despite huge investment in trying to improve the education system. Maybe its about time politicians and academics started asking why. ‘It Just Isn’t Working’:...
- Students accuse Cambridge university of 'greenwashing' ties with oil firms Sat, 23 Nov 19, 7:00pmActivists call Cambridge Zero initiative a ‘PR stunt to divert attention from links to fossil fuel industry’
- Camp Grounded Digital Detox returns after founder’s death Fri, 22 Nov 19, 7:45amSummer camp for adults and beloved tech-free weekend getaway Camp Grounded ground to a halt in 2017. Its big-hearted founder Levi Felix who’d espoused the joys of trading screens for nature walks was tragically killed...
- Hidden meaning in Jeremy Corbyn’s horseradish gift to Tom Watson? | Brief letters Sat, 9 Nov 19, 4:51amBrexit poetry | Reporting abuse | Tom Watson’s resignation | Film ratings | GCSE marking | FrackingRhiannon Lucy Cosslett’s description of Brooke’s The Soldier as “snivelling ethnocentricity” (Brexit poetry offers...
- Costa Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals Tue, 5 Nov 19, 5:30amCosta Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies with wild animals. Despite being banned in the country more than 10 years ago, large numbers of selfies are still...
- Learn about polar bears during a free virtual field trip to the Arctic Tundra this November Fri, 1 Nov 19, 4:30amDiscovery Education and Polar Bears International have once again partnered to host an exciting, immersive and free virtual field trip to the Arctic tundra...
- Newly released video game challenges players to survive the climate apocalypse Tue, 29 Oct 19, 4:30amEver wonder how you’ll survive an apocalyptic climate crisis? You can now get a simulated preview of your survival chances in a newly released, multiplatform video game, The Climate Trail...
- A tour of Seattle Chocolate elicits a deep appreciation for cacao Thu, 24 Oct 19, 2:30amIn 1900 BCE, Mesoamericans used cacao beans to make a bitter, fermented drink. By 1400, Aztecs traded cacao as currency. Spaniards later thought to add sugar. Nowadays, we just go to the store when we want to buy chocolate,...
- This category covers environmental education courses and resources that are available.