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Who Is Responsible For The World’s Carbon Emissions?

Posted on December 17, 2023 by devongeography

The graphic above uses data from the Global Carbon Atlas to explore which countries contribute the most to CO₂ emissions. The world’s top polluters are China, India, and the U.S., which accounted for 52% of the world’s CO₂ in 2021. … Continue reading →

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Carbon Offsetting A School Trip – Solution Or Scam?

Posted on November 4, 2023 by devongeography

Everyone is now concerned about the effects of climate change. Individuals (and groups) are questioning their personal contributions to this global issue, and as a result of changes made to lifestyles and life demands, carbon footprints are (slowly) being reduced. … Continue reading →

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Mapping Global Carbon Emissions

Posted on December 8, 2022 by devongeography

As countries around the world make commitments to reach net zero carbon emissions, these maps from ‘Visual Capitalist’ portray the 34 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide released across the world each year. The maps show the main population centres, flight … Continue reading →

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Can You Reach Net Zero By 2050? An Interactive Climate Change Challenge

Posted on September 8, 2022 by devongeography

Can you reach net zero by 2050? Can you save the planet from the worst effects of climate change? In this interactive game, you need to keep global warming to 1.5C by cutting energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050. In 2021, they … Continue reading →

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Track Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on August 1, 2022 by devongeography

There are a number of mobile apps available that allow you to check on your carbon footprint. Here are 8 possibilities – all reviewed in the following web article: https://www.makeuseof.com/tracking-carbon-footprint-best-apps/

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Carbon Emissions Data for the Classroom

Posted on December 29, 2021 by devongeography

As ever, the excellent ‘Visual Capitalist’ web site provides some easy to understand data and graphics for use in geography lessons. http://www.visualcapitalist.com I recently took note of the following resources making reference to global  carbon emissions: This interesting chart looks … Continue reading →

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Calculating Carbon Footprints In The Classroom

Posted on November 19, 2020 by devongeography

This new (beta) web site from ‘Carbon Savvy’ is a local project based in Devon that gives people the opportunity to calculate their own personal carbon footprint – with a view to reducing emissions across their home region. The site … Continue reading →

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Real Time GB Electricity Data

Posted on February 6, 2017 by devongeography

Any geographers out there teaching about energy might like to give some attention to the ‘MyGridGB’ web site which has been set up by Doctor Andrew Crossland. The site displays the real time changes in the way electricity is generated in Great Britain,  … Continue reading →

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