What issues does this highlight with satellite technology?
What mapping methods could be used to solve this issue?

Survey showing that over half of British adults think maps are a vital part of everyday life, and many still use paper maps alongside digital ones. Useful for showing map relevance.

Argues that while mapmaking has changed a lot (GIS, remote sensing, etc.), school/university curricula often lag behind; calls for updating how cartography is taught.

Discusses how place names on maps aren’t just labels — they reflect history, identity, culture and power; changing or preserving names is often political.

A map from 1955 that perfectly demonstrates the creativity and joy that be shared through mapping.

Use the link below to stay up to date with and track current major weather systems from around the world.

Track the current drought situation in the US through this website.
Would you have known about the drought in the US without this link?

A report (August 2025) exploring how melting of glaciers reduces the pressure on Earth’s crust, which could allow magma to rise more easily, increasing eruption risk in some volcanoes.

Around mid-July 2025, a volcanic fissure opened (~1.5 miles long) near the Sundhnúkur crater row, triggered by a swarm of earthquakes. Lava flows and cracks appeared; gas emissions.

Use the link to check out all of the volcanos that are currently erupting.

Is there a pattern?

Use the link below to stay up to date with and recent earthquakes.

Is there a pattern to these earthquakes?

Watch the clip linked below to get an insight into how Japan is combating its disaster hotspot location with engineering marvels!

Use the link below to check out a volcano that is showing signs of coming back to life.

Describes what HDI is (life expectancy, education, income per person), how it’s calculated, why it’s more than just GDP; includes latest country rankings.

Defines what MICs are; shows that MICs hold about 75% of world population, 62% of world’s poor; they contribute a large share of global GDP; describes challenges & opportunities specific to MICs.

In about 39 economies facing conflict or instability, extreme poverty is increasing, GDP per capita shrinking (≈ 1.8% per year), while in other developing economies it’s growing. Many development goals are falling behind.

Should short term spikes be taken into consideration when looking at development indicators?

Does this mean Ireland is less developed?

How useful is obesity when measuring development?

Which country has the best education systems?

If education is the base of a strong progressive economy surely it’s a strong indicator of development?

Compare these rankings to HDI rankings.

Is life expectancy still a strong measure of development?

Has Covid had a dramatic impact on global figures?

Does Covid effect even the most rocky of environments?

Surely the highest peak in the world is safe? Right?

Fossils are our key to the past. Our records for before records began.

Keep up to date with the latest discoveries in the world of the past.

We use limestone all of the time in countless areas including construction.

Is the construction worth the destruction it costs? You decide…

Along many US coastlines, people are restoring natural features such as marshes, dunes, reefs to act like buffers, reduce damage from storms and sea-level rise.

In England & Wales, over a quarter of coastline is eroding faster than 10 cm per year. The government is opening an inquiry to gather evidence about coastal erosion, landslips, and how to better protect communities and landmarks.

Scientists check past predictions about sea-level rise, storm frequency, coastal defences; find that though humans have built more coastal defences, the ecological effects and unintended side-effects are often greater than expected.

Take a closer look at the people who are effected by coastal erosion

level rise poses a very serious threat to coastal cities as climate change progresses.

About 31 million people live in coastal regions that are extremely vulnerable to the worsening impacts of climate change.

Is building a sea wall always the right decision?

A palm oil company in Borneo is clearing critical rainforest habitat used by orangutans. Highlights conflict between commercial palm oil production and conservation.

Describes how rainforest ecotourism in Mesetas, Colombia, has helped restore peace (post-conflict), reduce deforestation, and bring income to local people while protecting the forest.

Reports that over the past year deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rose by ~22%; ~13,235 km² of rainforest lost. Shows big climate & biodiversity implications.

Is the Amazon changing? Are the animals in danger?

Where are the 10 largest rainforests in the world?

From jaguars and ocelots to anteaters and capybara, most land-based mammals living in the Brazilian Amazon are threatened by climate change

Which are more important, trees and orangutans or palm oil?

Torrential rain caused rivers & streams to flood in Bali; landslides, infrastructure damage, many displaced. Climate change & deforestation are part of the problem.

Pollutants and wastewater from the Tijuana River (some from industrial and urban runoff) affect both water and air quality downstream/coastally near San Diego.

Rivers (e.g. Sutlej, Chenab, Ravi) overflowed after intense monsoon rains + dam water releases, displacing ~2.5 million people; floodwaters are now receding.

Oxford is working on improving the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy. Graphite is a material used in some reactors, so making its supply and disposal more sustainable helps reduce environmental and safety issues.

Looks at how data about radioactive fallout after the 2011 disaster was suppressed, and what that means for public safety & trust in science.

Covers several new and under-construction offshore wind farms in the US, how much power they generate, and some of the regulatory / political challenges they face. Shows how wind power is growing but isn’t always straightforward.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached full power output (~5,150 MW). It plays a big role in providing electricity for Ethiopia, plus for export; also some controversy over how downstream countries will be affected.

Scientists warn that fossil fuels cause ~90% of human-made CO₂ emissions, contributing heavily to climate warming, oceans acidification, and damage to human health. Also argues the need to switch away.

Saudi Arabia plans to use 15 stadiums across 5 cities for World Cup 2034: renovating some, building new ones, plus many training & accommodation facilities.

Description goes hereSaudi Arabia is increasing oil exports to China in October; this includes discounts and shifting trade patterns under OPEC+ decisions.

A report discussing how parts of MENA are adjusting to megatrends (population, climate, tech), some countries improving social & economic conditions though many challenges remain.

Describes how AI is becoming a major sector for investment & growth in Middle East, partly in an effort to diversify away from fossil fuels.

Lists several mega-skyscrapers under construction in the UAE, including the Burj Azizi (725m), which will challenge existing heights.

Shows how some foundational construction has started for The Line (Saudi Arabia), a futuristic linear city intended for 1.5 million people, with huge costs & ambitious design.

How microplastics are being carried by rivers into the Gulf of Mexico, accumulating in habitats critical for turtles, dolphins and fish, and potentially entering human food sources.

Describes cases where plastic kills or injures marine life (whales, turtles, seabirds etc.), how plastic enters food chains and causes harm.

Ghana has passed strong laws to protect small-scale or artisanal fisheries (often used by local communities), helping preserve fish stocks and marine biodiversity.

After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2011, a long-term project (led by NOAA and partners) is restoring deep-sea coral communities in the Gulf of Mexico. Techniques include mapping damaged coral using underwater vehicles, growing coral fragments in labs, and transplanting them to the seafloor.

Reports that acidification of the oceans has exceeded what scientists consider a “safe boundary” for marine life, threatening many species especially those with shells or coral.

Explains how pollution (plastic, sediment, chemicals) damages coral reefs: blocking light, increasing disease risk, reducing growth, and what steps are being taken to help protect reefs.

Foxconn in China has increased pay & bonuses for factory workers, especially temporary staff, ahead of the launch of iPhone 17. Shows how manufacturing conditions & labour demand are changing.

China is offering a national subsidy (~3,600 yuan a year per child under 3) to try to reverse falling birth rates and cope with a shrinking population.

Even though the one-child policy has ended (and China now allows up to three children), births are still falling and population is decreasing, presenting economic and social challenges.

China is expanding educational exchange programmes with Central Asia under the idea of a “Silk Road of education”: scholarships, university alliances, etc. This connects historic Silk Road ideas with modern diplomatic / cultural trade.

This article explains how hundreds of millions of people in China have moved from rural areas to cities since 1978, driven by economic change and rural-urban job opportunities.

In the first quarter of 2025, over 100 rhinos have been poached in South Africa (many inside protected national parks). It shows the ongoing threat to wildlife and how enforcement / conservation are under pressure.

Lake Chad is shrinking / under pressure from climate change, conflict and water overuse. The article discusses efforts to protect its ecosystem and restore water supplies for millions who depend on it.

Growing global demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper (needed for technologies like batteries, clean energy) is putting Africa in the spotlight. But there are concerns: whether extraction benefits local economies, environmental damage, and governance.

Marks 140 years since the Berlin Conference, when European powers met and carved up Africa with little regard for African people, setting borders that often ignored ethnic groups / natural geography.

African leaders have launched a continental initiative to mobilize US$50 billion a year for climate adaptation and solutions (e.g. green energy, tree-planting etc), showing how development is being combined with climate goals.

The HDI report shows how African countries are performing on health, education, and standard of living. It highlights disparities: Seychelles, Mauritius scoring high; some countries like South Sudan, Somalia, CAR much lower. Useful for comparing living conditions.