Fish migration trial a splashing success
Ever wondered how fish manage to navigate through hydro schemes? Watch this SEPA video to find out more about this innovative project to help fish migration along the River Dee.
Sign up for the September WaterBlitz!
The Great UK WaterBlitz is a biannual campaign by Earthwatch. It calls on everyone to go out and test the quality of their local freshwater including rivers, streams and lakes. This helps to build a national picture of water quality across the UK. Sign up to the next Great UK WaterBlitz taking [...]
Environmental monitoring data guide videos
If you need long term environmental monitoring data but aren’t sure what is available or how to access it, why not look at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology’s new data guide videos? This might be a useful teaching resource for secondary and tertiary educators. Guides are available for [...]
Clear science for clean air – teaching air quality in schools
SEPA describe how they celebrated Clean Air Day with an interactive day at the Glasgow Science Centre. Watch their Youtube video. Over 800 pupils took part in a selection of experiments from data mapping to throwing air pollution ping pongs balls in the 'Our Amazing Air' science show. Pupils have [...]
Air pollution and children
Read this sobering Child in the City article (19 June 2024) , which describes why Air pollution is a global killer – and it’s the under fives who are most at risk.
Clean Air Day – what are schools doing with SEPA?
20th June was Clean Air Day. Through a programme of education workshops and events, SEPA have: Engaged with over 2,000 pupils this school term. Brought the impact of our decisions to life through an interactive air quality exhibit. Launched new tools for pupils to see the data from their own [...]
Pounds for Purpose offers funding for young people’s ideas
Youthlink Scotland share this fund which is available to young people in Scotland aged 16 to 26 who have an idea to make a positive difference to their community or the environment. Pounds for Purpose offers £500 awards for project costs. There is no closing date.
A narrative review of reviews of nature exposure and human health and well-being in the UK
Published by Natural England (March 2024), this extensive review was completed to provide a clear understanding of existing evidence linking exposure to nature and human health and well-being. It looks at the impact of exposure to natural environments and active engagement with them. The review adds to understanding of the [...]
