All Environment articles
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NewsThe effect of human leisure on water pollution
From cocaine to antihistamines, the surprising mix of chemicals detected after a day out at the river
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OpinionFacing climate change
When young people don’t learn about it in school, where do they get their information?
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Job profileSenior principal scientist
Misbah uses computers to predict which catalysts will be best at removing harmful pollutants from road-using vehicles
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Job profileDirector
Stephen supports several businesses to become sustainable including using organic materials for wastewater treatment
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Job profileSoil scientist
Emma investigates the link between climate change and increased greenhouse gas emissions from the soil
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Job profileGwyddonydd pridd
Mae Emma yn ymchwilio i’r cysylltiad rhwng newid yn yr hinsawdd a mwy o allyriadau nwyon tŷ gwydr o’r pridd.
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Job profileCyfarwyddwr SIW Consultancy a Coalpit Welsh Cakes
Mae Stephen yn cefnogi llawer o fusnesau i ddod yn gynaliadwy drwy ddefnyddio deunyddiau organig ar gyfer trin dŵr gwastraff.
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ResourceThe politics of energy – structure strip | 14–16 years
Develop your learners reading comprehension and writing skills while revisiting topics from organic and atmospheric chemistry
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NewsDrug pollution in wastewater
Extent of pharmaceutical pollution on every continent on Earth revealed
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NewsNew Guinness World Records title for highest voltage fruit battery
2923 connected lemons: the recipe for a new Guinness World Records title, awarded to the RSC and Saiful Islam
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ResourceJustice and injustice in chemistry: aspirin and other drugs | 16–18 years
Critical thinking and research task, reflecting on the science and societal views surrounding drugs and their development
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ResourceE10 petrol and climate change | 14–16 years
Fuel your learners’ understanding about fermentation and bioethanol, and check recall and application of knowledge while developing student literacy
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IdeasInclude the impacts of climate change in your teaching
Use the real-world effects of climate change to introduce the UN’s sustainable development goal 13 into your existing teaching
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NewsHow microbes convert waste plastic bottles into vanillin
Show students how chemistry is upcycling plastic monomers into higher value alternative products
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Job profileRadioactive waste consultant
Ian ensures radioactive waste is handled safely and also applies waste management techniques to technology that reduces risks of climate change
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NewsCeramic nanoparticles help mould glass into any shape
Get students to compare the properties of glass and plastic polymers
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CPDTeaching acids and bases post-16
Try these tips, ideas and activities to help you teach this topic
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NewsSlashing emissions with polymer fashion
Show students the high performance fabric that’s made from waste plastic and is cutting the carbon footprint of the fashion industry
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CPDHow to teach the carbon cycle at 11–14
Ensure your students have a firm understanding of the chemistry behind climate change
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ResourceCarbon cycle lesson plan
Use this lesson plan to structure a lesson on the carbon cycle at 11–14