Who Speaks for the Climate?
Rating: Boykoff MT. 2011. Who speaks for the climate? Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0978 0 521 13305 0 If we look back about 40 years ago, it was possible to teach environmental science with the one of two books available (and get a good understanding) and the guide to UK conservation groups was a slim publication. Both aspects have now been expanded to an extent inconceivable at the time. This is not to say that things should return to the […]
Experiments in Ecology
Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology is a site, run by the ecological Society of America, dedicated to helping staff improve their range of teaching methods and resources in ecological education. Although obviously focussed on the US and aimed at junior undergraduates, this site contains a wealth of ideas and data. Even if the areas don’t suit, it will be possible to adapt ideas for local conditions.
Mongabay
Mongabay is a vast site focussing mainly on conservation. Started in 1999 by Rhett Butler it was slowly expanded to cover a wide range of issues, projects and news on conservation. Very useful resource for senior school students.
Real Climate
Real Climate – A blog produced by those working in climate science as a reaction to some of the stories circulating about climate change. Aimed at media personnel to help find answers it often features in science round-ups on blogs worth seeing.
