Posting information on contemporary geographical events for the benefit of those studying Geography at school (and beyond)
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“We have the lowest rate of deforestation in the world… Guyana will still be net zero”
President Irfaan Ali says Guyana won’t take lectures on climate change as it exploits its huge offshore oil and gas reserves
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Are vast oil and gas riches a blessing or a curse?
@stephensackur is on the road in Guyana
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The sun set in Tromsø, Norway today at 11:51am, but it won't rise now until 15 January.
For others in the Arctic Circle the wait for sunrise will be even longer!
Matt
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A fantastic read - A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY #superpowers
‘China is behaving so aggressively in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea and other areas not because it is a confident, rising power, but because it is a peaking power whose economy is slowing while its rivals multiply.’ 1/2
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Vital update for all those about to move in to Yr 13 and those about to start Yr 12. #edexcelalevelgeography #alevelgeography #superpowers
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Sicily's Mount Etna has erupted, sending ash and lava high over the Mediterranean island, forcing flights to be suspended and leaving tourists facing holiday disruption.
Find more: trib.al/AUkOvey
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A summit of the eight Amazon rainforest nations has begun to discuss deforestation.
Climate Scientist, Carlos Nobre says that if all Amazon countries reduce deforestation "there is a great opportunity to save the Amazon."
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Climate scientist Carlos Nobre says he believes a pledge by Brazil's President Lula to end deforestation in the Amazon by 2030 is "realistic" - and "combating organised crime" is the way to achieve it.
Read more: trib.al/Cl0gIoU
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🌴 🌎"How important is the Amazon when it comes to absorbing carbon emissions?" - @markaustintv
Listen to Brazilian climate scientist, Carlos Nobre's answer 👇
Read more about the deforestation summit: trib.al/CkIwJa2
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Today, countries are meeting to talk about the Amazon rainforest.
The meeting is the first in 14 years, as the eight countries hope to reach an agreement on plans to protect it from threats like deforestation and crime.
Why does it need to be protected?
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England's Tammy Beaumont and Manchester Originals chairman Mark Chapman discuss what cricket can do to help in the battle against climate change.
#SkyZero ♻️
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Can you tell what city this is? Come and test your knowledge with our new city drop in quiz! geographical.co.uk/quizzes/q…
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There have been unconfirmed reports on Sunday that China set a new national temperature record at 52.2C in Sanbao, Xinjiang Province.
Incredibly it's roughly 6 months since it also saw a record low temp of -53C. So in that short time it's a swing of more than 100C.
ALT A weather map of China showing the new national temperature record of 52.2C
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Plastic waste around the world. #geographyteacher
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Great🧵 for superpowers! #geographyteacher #ALEVEL
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Does a City's Population Size Impact its Quality of Life? 🏙️
View this interactive infographic to find out:
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Thanks @Map_Addict for tweeting & making me aware that the @UNDP HDI Report 2021-22 had been published. Here are my key #geographyteacher take-aways from the report & updated figures of the key countries that we refer to at GCSE & A-Level 👌🌎
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Columnist @J_amesMarriott says he thinks Britain tends to 'overestimate itself' on the world stage - and questions whether the country remains a "global superpower" or has become "an economic basket case".
#TheGreatDebate: trib.al/Rx0iR33
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Has Britain's role in the global economy diminished post-Brexit?
@John4Brexit says UK goods and services are still "highly respected and desired" and the country is attempting to "reach out to the world at large".
#TheGreatDebate: trib.al/Rx0iR33
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