Why do societies fail? With lessons from the Norse of Iron Age Greenland, deforested Easter Island and present-day Montana, Jared Diamond talks about the signs that collapse is near, and how -- if we see it in time -- we can prevent it.

Pupil outcome: I can identify some of the challenges facing Beijing and describe some ways in which the lives of people are unequal. Key learning points: - There are high levels of inequalities in Beijing and many other places in the...

Pupil outcome: I can exploit texts and photos to create extended spoken and written responses about ongoing environmental issues using a range of complex structures. Key learning points: - Infinitives used as nouns, en train de and venir...

Delve into the transformative ideas of Claire Hope Cummings on sustainable agriculture. Learn how food can connect us to our community, culture, and the natural world in meaningful ways.

Droughts and Water Scarcity investigates environmental issues by examining problems caused by droughts, challenges of water shortages, and ways to combat water scarcity.

This video reviews the topics covered in the Environments Problems and Solutions series. In this series, we explore various environmental problems and their potential solutions. We discuss the interconnection of living and nonliving...

We need to be smarter in how we think about climate change. In this episode of #NewEconomicThinking Harvard Kennedy School professor Joseph Aldy describes how economics can help by bridging the gaps between scientists, policy makers,...

This video discusses the concept of environmental problems and how they can impact the health of the environment. The video highlights the subjective nature of defining environmental problems, as different perspectives can influence how...

From the archives: journalist, environmentalist and author of Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds, Claire Hope Cummings speaks out on behalf of the natural world. Cummings argues for a radical new approach to...

What is “the environment”? Well, it’s everything, and it’s everywhere, including you and me. Just about every part of human civilization depends on a healthy and stable environment. Yet, human activity is causing pollution, climate...

This video introduces the Environmental Problems and Solutions series. This video highlights the interconnectedness between humans and the environment. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing environmental problems,...