All Pollution articles – Page 2
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IdeasTeach justice and cooperation through chemistry
Link forensic science and the Covid-19 pandemic to your lessons on instrumental analysis, separation techniques, data interpretation and health with UN sustainable development goals 16 and 17
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Job profileProfessor of environmental chemistry
Patricia uses chemistry to develop new ways of detecting, monitoring and analysing quantities of environmental pollutants
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Job profileMarket development manager
Vikki helps develop sustainable packaging with less carbon dioxide impact and the ability to reduce food waste
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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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IdeasChemists’ role in the fight against disease
Use these tips and resources to link UN sustainable development goal 3 and biology topics on health and disease to your lessons on anticancer drugs
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IdeasGive context to air pollution, materials and nanochemistry
Use these tips and activities to link UN sustainable development goal 11 on sustainable cities to your lessons
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ResourceMonitoring local air pollution levels | 14–18 years
Research and evaluate real data showing current and historical levels of the atmospheric pollutant nitrogen dioxide in your local area. Age range 14–16, with extension questions for 16–18
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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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ResourceUnderstanding climate change as a process | 14–16 years
A flow diagram activity to bring together learning about the greenhouse effect and climate change, with questions to consolidate understanding
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NewsLeaded petrol still poisoning London’s air
20 years after it was banned, leaded petrol remains a significant contributor to air pollution in the UK’s capital
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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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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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FeatureSingle-use plastic in period products
Forget bags and straws. Disposable period products are a much great contributor to the amount of plastic littering our environment
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NewsCarbon dioxide catalysis making jet fuel
Use this starter slide to begin your lessons on catalysts or ways of reducing global warming
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NewsGenerating high value chemicals
Plastic waste could be upcycled into a chemical that is more valuable than the original plastic
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NewsAntidepressants in waste water may cause potent tap water toxin
Waste water ozone and chlorination treatments: Prozac and methamphetamine may be the cause of toxic nitrochloroform in tap water
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NewsTurning PVC green
Platinum might be the catalytic key to reducing the environmental impact of mercury pollution
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NewsCFCs and their role in Arctic sea ice loss
Show students the heat trapping properties of halogenated organic compounds
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Job profileResearch innovations manager
Margot is at the cutting-edge of science developing ways to make plastic biodegrade quickly and explaining this to others