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ESA’s Biomass ‘Umbrella’ Unfurls In View From Space
ESA's Biomass spacecraft recently unfurled its antenna reflector. Watch footage from space and animation of the deployment. Credit: Space.com | footage & animation: ESA/ATG medialab | edited by Steve Spaleta
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Researching deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
Pupil outcome: I can make notes about deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and its links to climate change to answer an essay question. Key learning points: - Before we write an essay, we need to research the subject, making notes that...
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People and Their Environment
For centuries, humans have depended on, adapted to and modified the natural environment to survive and thrive. But the environment has also shaped the ways that we live.
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Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work
In 2019, a Turkey tree planting campaign set a world record. Three months later, 90% of those saplings were dead. Planting trees to replace old-growth forests is a common solution, but it typically does not solve the problem. With...
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Carbon Capture: Artificial Trees
Artificial trees: what are they? How do they work? And how could they help to prevent climate change in the future? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The rate of climate change is increasing because of the increasing...
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Deforestation
Discover how the destruction of the rainforest impacts ecosystems, and begins a cycle that contributes to global warming. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Forests are home to 70% of Earth's land animals and plants....
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Palm Oil: Biofuel of the Future?
Explore whether the production of palm-oil biodiesel is sustainable. Do the positive impacts for farmers and consumers outweigh the negative impacts on the rainforest environment? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Palm...
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The Greenhouse Effect
Without the greenhouse effect, our planet would be too cold to inhabit, but it's currently a major cause of global warming. What is the greenhouse effect, and why is it such a conundrum? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points....
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Fold Mountains: Uses
Fold mountains provide a challenge for humans in many ways. What are the uses of this terrain around the world? And how do these effect the environment of fold mountain ranges? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The impressive...
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The Carbon Cycle
Through organic matter, rocks and the oceans, the element central to all life on Earth is constantly on the move. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The carbon cycle is a transfer of carbon between living matter and the...
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Brazil: Agricultural Revolution
With global food need increasing, but less new agricultural land available, progressive agricultural methods are needed to feed the world. See some of those methods in action in Brazil. Human Geography - A Changing World - In the last...
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Ecosystem Management: Tropical Rainforests
The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....
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Overfishing
Find out why the Atlantic bluefin tuna is facing extinction. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Natural resources need to be managed carefully. Overfishing can lead to species...
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The Amazon rainforest
Find out how deforestation in the Amazon rainforest affects the whole planet, and what is being done to stop it disappearing completely. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points Deforestation...
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Humans on Earth
The number of people living on Earth is increasing daily. How does this affect the planet? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Humans on Earth Learning Points It is important to preserve natural resources and protect the...
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The enigmatic golden mantella, madagascar's tiny jewel
Discover the critically endangered Golden Mantella, a vibrant amphibian unique to Madagascar.
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Global Impact of Deforestation | War on nature
This video discusses the global issue of deforestation, highlighting alarming statistics such as the loss of over 300 trees by the end of the video and deforestation happening at the rate of half a football pitch every second. The video...
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The hercules beetle, a giant among insects
Meet the Hercules beetle, an amazing example of strength and survival in the insect kingdom.
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Behold the Scorpion King
Discover the fascinating world of the dictator scorpion, one of the largest scorpions globally, with formidable claws and a nocturnal lifestyle, facing threats from habitat loss in West Africa.
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The Amazing Camouflage of the Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Explore the fascinating world of Madagascar's mossy leaf-tailed gecko, a master of disguise in the dense rainforests. Discover the secrets behind their incredible camouflage and the challenges they face in the wake of deforestation and...
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These Wildcats Need the Forest to Survive
Delve into the world of Button, a 21-year-old margay with a name as charming as her nature. Discover the unique features and challenges faced by this tree-dwelling cat native to Central and South America.
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These Skinks are on the brink of extinction
Meet SJ, the largest prehensile tailed skink in the Solomon Islands, known for its unique features and habitat challenges.
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Interactions Among Earth's Spheres: A Complex Interplay
Explore the intricate relationships between the Earth's geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Learn how these interconnected systems influence one another through various processes and human activities. Earth's Materials and...
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Understanding the Threat of Climate Change to Forests
Explore the significant threat posed by climate change to forests worldwide. Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, including the role of greenhouse gases and the impact on forest ecosystems. Discover how forests, our...