New film spotlights the benefits of healthy peatlands
A new Peatland ACTION film has just been released that highlights the landscape-scale benefits of peatland restoration across Ben Wyvis and the River Peffrey. This is one of a suite of Peatland ACTION case studies that focus on landowners, managers, and contractors explaining in their own words why they think peatland [...]
Blue carbon – an ally in the climate and nature crises
In this Scotland’s Nature post (25 September, 2023) to mark Climate Week, NatureScot’s marine sustainability advisor, Corallie Hunt tells us why blue carbon is so important in the fight against climate change.
How soils changed life on Earth
This article in The Conversation (17 April 2023) traces the evolution of soils and their critical role for life on earth.
The Regenerators – Green Themes Explained on BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize shares handy videos to help explain the conversation and language used around climate change and the environment.
Global Energy Transition Explained
Green Teacher (May 2022) bulletin, has shared this free and easy-to-use pilot educational package. This has been created by climate and energy journalist Markham Hislop of Energi Media, in collaboration with Green Teacher . Anyone can gain insights from it, though this resource is probably most suitable for senior secondary and [...]
A nature-friendly way to defend coasts from rising seas
Concrete fuels climate change, however, this article in The Conversation (March 22, 2022) provides exciting new developments in the production of low carbon concrete which can work with nature and our seas.
The Scientist / The Climate Project
What’s it like being a scientist working to restore degraded peatland? Checkout this short film from Moors For The Future Partnership, shared by the John Muir Trust.
Schools Let’s Go Zero campaign
Find out more and explore the map to see where teachers, students and school communities are taking action to become zero carbon by 2030. This includes a number of Scottish schools, including Arbor Green nursery in Edinburgh, Croy primary school in Inverness, and Shawlands Academy in Glasgow.
