Alice Griffiths
@geogriffi.bsky.social
Teacher, author, geographer. Fairtrade fanatic, landscapes nerd & place junkie. Editing, reviewing and writing #geoged. FRGS. Conservation volunteer. Mum of girls. Views my own.
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UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show #Climate
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsens
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show #Climate
More contemporary #geography from the Rare Earth team - loved the interviews with fashion industry experts including @patrickgrantism.bsky.social Perfect for #geographyteacher and anyone doing an #EPQ on fast fashion www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Rare Earth - Fashioning the Future - BBC Sounds
Can we rethink how we dress to be less impactful on the planet?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
More contemporary #geography from the Rare Earth team - loved the interviews with fashion industry experts including @patrickgrantism.bsky.social Perfect for #geographyteacher and anyone doing an #EPQ on fast fashion www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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What If The EU Had 28 Member States With Equal Populations?
More about the idea: brilliantmaps.com/eu-28-equal/
More about the idea: brilliantmaps.com/eu-28-equal/
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What If The EU Had 28 Member States With Equal Populations?
More about the idea: brilliantmaps.com/eu-28-equal/
More about the idea: brilliantmaps.com/eu-28-equal/
Great update on urban populations around the world in a user-friendly #GIS. Perfect for #geographyteacher Spoiler alert: It's Jakarta, Dhaka, Tokyo (2025)
I've updated the World City Population interactive map with the new UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 data. The WUP 2025 has a new methodology resulting in substantial changes to population estimates for the world's largest urban agglomerations- luminocity3d.org/WorldCity/
World City Populations Interactive Map 1975-2050
An interactive map of city populations across the globe, exploring the changes between 1975 and 2050. Identify the world's fastest growing cities and regions, and urbanisation cycles of growth and dec...
luminocity3d.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Great update on urban populations around the world in a user-friendly #GIS. Perfect for #geographyteacher Spoiler alert: It's Jakarta, Dhaka, Tokyo (2025)
BBC Radio 4's Radical is a brilliant podcast series ... but this is the best interview I've heard for #geographyteacher, with James Rebanks. Focus on farming, externalities of (spatial) consolidation and how to create greater resilience in UK food systems and ecosystems www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radical with Amol Rajan - Beyond Ultra-Processed Foods: Can Farmers Fix Our Health and the Planet? (James Rebanks) - BBC Sounds
James Rebanks on how to build a secure, sustainable and healthy food system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
BBC Radio 4's Radical is a brilliant podcast series ... but this is the best interview I've heard for #geographyteacher, with James Rebanks. Focus on farming, externalities of (spatial) consolidation and how to create greater resilience in UK food systems and ecosystems www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Substack newsletter #46 published today open.substack.com/pub/livingge...
LivingGeography Newsletter #46
Nov 13th-19th
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Substack newsletter #46 published today open.substack.com/pub/livingge...
How Google Maps Labels The Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of America) In The US, UK & Mexico
What's it being labelled as where you are?
Full story: brilliantmaps.com/google-gulf/
What's it being labelled as where you are?
Full story: brilliantmaps.com/google-gulf/
November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Geography teachers! 📢
Join one of our teacher CPD events this spring term! Brush up on the fundamentals, build your confidence with new techniques, and connect with a global community of fellow educators 🍎
Explore the full event schedule here 👉 bit.ly/4hHjt53
Join one of our teacher CPD events this spring term! Brush up on the fundamentals, build your confidence with new techniques, and connect with a global community of fellow educators 🍎
Explore the full event schedule here 👉 bit.ly/4hHjt53
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Geography teachers! 📢
Join one of our teacher CPD events this spring term! Brush up on the fundamentals, build your confidence with new techniques, and connect with a global community of fellow educators 🍎
Explore the full event schedule here 👉 bit.ly/4hHjt53
Join one of our teacher CPD events this spring term! Brush up on the fundamentals, build your confidence with new techniques, and connect with a global community of fellow educators 🍎
Explore the full event schedule here 👉 bit.ly/4hHjt53
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Who Drives on the Wrong Side of the Road?
Left-vs-Right-Hand Traffic By Country
Full list: brilliantmaps.com/left-righ...
Left-vs-Right-Hand Traffic By Country
Full list: brilliantmaps.com/left-righ...
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Who Drives on the Wrong Side of the Road?
Left-vs-Right-Hand Traffic By Country
Full list: brilliantmaps.com/left-righ...
Left-vs-Right-Hand Traffic By Country
Full list: brilliantmaps.com/left-righ...
'What's the point of #COP30?' Answer from Professor Corinne le Quéré on #BBCRadio4 this morning: 'Signalling is a big deal, with the US retracting from the Paris Agreement ... ' 1/2
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
'What's the point of #COP30?' Answer from Professor Corinne le Quéré on #BBCRadio4 this morning: 'Signalling is a big deal, with the US retracting from the Paris Agreement ... ' 1/2
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There's an army of people out there telling us change is impossible.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
There's an army of people out there telling us change is impossible.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
@emmaespley.bsky.social & GlosGeog GA for a wonderful event investigating the use of #AI in #teaching and #learning. Harry West @scicommsuwe.bsky.social and Alan Marvell of @uniofglos.bsky.social on the use of podcast apps with higher ed v interesting: '90% ... found AI podcasts enhanced learning'
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@emmaespley.bsky.social & GlosGeog GA for a wonderful event investigating the use of #AI in #teaching and #learning. Harry West @scicommsuwe.bsky.social and Alan Marvell of @uniofglos.bsky.social on the use of podcast apps with higher ed v interesting: '90% ... found AI podcasts enhanced learning'
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How a warmer world is making #pregnancy riskier
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
How a warmer world is making pregnancy riskier
Some scientists argue that the link between increasing heat and adverse maternal outcomes is quietly becoming a public health emergency
www.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
How a warmer world is making #pregnancy riskier
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
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Reposted by Alice Griffiths
The UK government set itself a very ambitious target - at least 95% clean electricity by 2030.
Targets are one thing - what matters is delivery.
Progress has been made: The numbers of new renewable energy schemes and capacity granted planning permission has skyrocketed.
Targets are one thing - what matters is delivery.
Progress has been made: The numbers of new renewable energy schemes and capacity granted planning permission has skyrocketed.
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The UK government set itself a very ambitious target - at least 95% clean electricity by 2030.
Targets are one thing - what matters is delivery.
Progress has been made: The numbers of new renewable energy schemes and capacity granted planning permission has skyrocketed.
Targets are one thing - what matters is delivery.
Progress has been made: The numbers of new renewable energy schemes and capacity granted planning permission has skyrocketed.
Thank you @bbowt.bsky.social for a great introduction to #biodiversitynetgain talk this week. Will be interested to see how it evolves e.g. leading to investment in nature local to the site of developments, or not. Lessons learnts from carbon trading schemes, or not www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/f...
Biodiversity Net Gain | Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
BBOWT's ecology consultancy, Future Nature WTC, provides ecology, biodiversity and land advice services while ensuring the best outcomes for nature. These services include Biodiversity Net Gain using ...
www.bbowt.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Thank you @bbowt.bsky.social for a great introduction to #biodiversitynetgain talk this week. Will be interested to see how it evolves e.g. leading to investment in nature local to the site of developments, or not. Lessons learnts from carbon trading schemes, or not www.bbowt.org.uk/what-we-do/f...
Six inches of #soil film conveys the difference between 'commercial large-scale' agriculture, organic and regenerative, and is a tonne of hope #Alevel #geographyteacher 'Further reading'? www.sixinchesofsoil.org
Six Inches of Soil
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communitie...
www.sixinchesofsoil.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Six inches of #soil film conveys the difference between 'commercial large-scale' agriculture, organic and regenerative, and is a tonne of hope #Alevel #geographyteacher 'Further reading'? www.sixinchesofsoil.org
Love this new video from @metoffice.gov.uk for GCSE geography. Ideal for teaching about natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change #geographyteacher #womeninSTEM www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MY...
08/03/2025 - What is climate change, and how does it impact our planet? - Met Office explains
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Love this new video from @metoffice.gov.uk for GCSE geography. Ideal for teaching about natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change #geographyteacher #womeninSTEM www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MY...
Useful resource for #Alevel #geographyteacher - place meaning and place representation
Where Tourists Vs Locals take pictures in New York City
Red=Tourist, Blue=Local, Yellow=Could be Either
Surprised?
19 More cities here: brilliantmaps.com/tourists-...
Red=Tourist, Blue=Local, Yellow=Could be Either
Surprised?
19 More cities here: brilliantmaps.com/tourists-...
October 21, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Useful resource for #Alevel #geographyteacher - place meaning and place representation
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Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country #Climate
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the only places in the world without the insects
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country #Climate
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🌎Geographical Association Northern Ireland Branch
🌎Hybrid Lecture
📆 21st October
📍 QUB Geography and Online
Sylvia Knight (RMetS) will be speaking on 'El Nino Southern Oscillation & Associated Changes to Global Weather'
REGISTER HERE-
www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...
#GeographyTeacher
🌎Hybrid Lecture
📆 21st October
📍 QUB Geography and Online
Sylvia Knight (RMetS) will be speaking on 'El Nino Southern Oscillation & Associated Changes to Global Weather'
REGISTER HERE-
www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...
#GeographyTeacher
AS & A2 Geography Talks - 2025/26
The Belfast Branch of the Geographical Association has organised a series of talks for school pupils and their teachers to support the delivery of CCEA's AS and A2 specification. These talks take pla...
www.eventbrite.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🌎Geographical Association Northern Ireland Branch
🌎Hybrid Lecture
📆 21st October
📍 QUB Geography and Online
Sylvia Knight (RMetS) will be speaking on 'El Nino Southern Oscillation & Associated Changes to Global Weather'
REGISTER HERE-
www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...
#GeographyTeacher
🌎Hybrid Lecture
📆 21st October
📍 QUB Geography and Online
Sylvia Knight (RMetS) will be speaking on 'El Nino Southern Oscillation & Associated Changes to Global Weather'
REGISTER HERE-
www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...
#GeographyTeacher
Enjoyed listening to this Cautionary Tale about the inventor of CFCs and the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer - nice shoutout for the @bas.ac.uk #geographyteacher www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Sounds - Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford, The Inventor Who Almost Ended the World
Thomas Midgley’s inventions harmed millions, but could they have been foreseen?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Enjoyed listening to this Cautionary Tale about the inventor of CFCs and the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer - nice shoutout for the @bas.ac.uk #geographyteacher www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Insurance industry revises forecasts for flood risk in the UK: ‘We’re not in this because we’re climate campaigners or trying to burnish our credentials or because we have a political agenda. This is a hard-headed calculation, we’re looking at the numbers’. #climatechange #industryvoice
Wednesday briefing: The new, devastating flood risk facing nearly all of Britain #Climate
Wednesday briefing: The new, devastating flood risk facing nearly all of Britain
In today’s newsletter: Flooding across Britain is predicted to become so bad that some towns may need to be abandoned, and it’s not even campaigners raising the alarm – but insurers
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Insurance industry revises forecasts for flood risk in the UK: ‘We’re not in this because we’re climate campaigners or trying to burnish our credentials or because we have a political agenda. This is a hard-headed calculation, we’re looking at the numbers’. #climatechange #industryvoice