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Geography: Change your Perspective #TeamGeography #RHUL
London
Joined September 2012
‘Sponge cities’ designed to absorb rainwater: This is an interesting BBC article about flood management I edited onto one page, with separate photo slides. Includes details on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). Link above. #geography #geographyteacher
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The thoughts and prayers of all of us at @woodbrhigh are with Daniel’s family, and with your whole school community, at this most terrible time.
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🌍 Mitigation and adaptation are key to reducing disaster risks and keeping our planet safe, for everyone. This #EarthDay, learn how these strategies can help your business thrive and protect the planet: https://t.co/zhpmhjaWIJ
#ForwardFaster2030 #EarthDay #ClimateAction
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More great jobs at @woodbrhigh 👇 - Head of Social Sciences - KS3 English Co-ordinator - Teacher of English - Admin Assistant In our last survey, 100% of staff said they are proud to work here, and 100% said the school is well led! ☺️ Check them out ⬇️ https://t.co/B0MmKaoRo4
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Last chance to apply for jobs at @woodbrhigh! We need a 2nd in Geography, teachers in Geography and Business, as well as LSAs and a part-time 6th Form Study Supervisor. Check them out! ⬇️ Flexible working is possible. And the kids are superstars! 🌟 https://t.co/B0MmKaoRo4
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A helpful overview of the major kinds of pollution to share with your students: https://t.co/7KGQn8AfGb Check out our geography trips: https://t.co/O6w3Scxbcb
#geographyteacher
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Anticipatory action uses hazard forecast data to trigger early actions, to reduce impacts on those at risk. 🌋In Ecuador, the Geophysical Institute and Red Cross collaborate to develop triggers for ashfalls. Learn more about triggers ➡️ https://t.co/G6lXpSEol0
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Storm Ingunn, named by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, will easily meet the criteria for explosive cyclogenesis as it passes to the north of the UK. Its central pressure is forecast to drop 40-50mb over 24 hours. @ben_rich explains more 👇
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Top 3 long-term global risks: 1️⃣ extreme weather events 2️⃣ critical change to Earth systems 3️⃣ biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse 💡While the challenge is great, so too is our capacity to respond. Explore the @WEF 2024 Global Risks Report ➡️ https://t.co/3Z6THECWRG
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Learn how to use QGIS, OpenStreetMap, and the ORS plugin to find shortest and fastest routes and to create 10 and 15-minute isochrone maps. https://t.co/1VBvu67X4q
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Great for A Level Coasts looking at impact of tectonics on sea level 🌊 #geographyteacher #aqa #Alevel
Japan's ALOS-2 satellite showed clearly where on the Noto Peninsula the greatest uplift had occurred during Monday's M7.6 quake. Researchers have now visited this area to document the major coastal movements, including at Kaiso port. https://t.co/lfeMMocd0M H/T @timwright_leeds
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❗Disasters are becoming ever more devastating. #ClimateChange drives this dramatic increase. ➡️ https://t.co/FhbB8d0PWc
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Bottom up development, adaptation to climate change... these are great!
Kenya’s Masaai community are using a clever technique to help turn arid land green again. These half-moon-shaped holes capture rainwater, allowing it to sink into the ground instead of washing away and means seeds can take root 🎧 https://t.co/BsRxd5NsNI
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How much do governments spend on disaster risk reduction? Is it enough? Could we optimize funding streams across #DRR and climate adaptation? This guide helps us better understand what we are investing in, track the expenses over time and quantify them 👉 https://t.co/TJNCN447B2
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It is no coincidence that the blueprint for reducing disaster risk overlaps with @UN #SDGs ⬇️ https://t.co/X5VwMxBrni
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‘It was a case study for what not to do’: the regeneration project that became a £100m luxury ghost town Incredible article.
theguardian.com
The plan was to take old railway arches in a run-down area of east London and turn them into a high-end fashion hub. Instead, Hackney Walk ended up deserted. What went so disastrously wrong?
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#GeographyTeacher - have you checked out our #Geography #School #Lecture playlists? Lots of content curated to the #A-Level curriculum. #choosegeography #studygeography #Climatechange #Carbon #Earthsystems #globalprocesses #changingplaces
📣*New* #Geography for #Schools Lecture - Water, Carbon, Climate & Life on Earth - Mr Daniel Parkes, PhD Candidate. Our lectures are curated into module playlists, find this in Water & Carbon: https://t.co/OR2O3Py4KT
#geographyteacher #geography #choosegeography #studygeography
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🌊"Tsunamis are the deadliest form of disaster. Yet, today, 1/3 of the 🗺️ population, mainly in least developed countries and small island developing states, are not covered by #EarlyWarningSystems" @antonioguterres @UN Secretary-General.#GetToHighGround 👉 https://t.co/C9Y0fBKLts
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