Climate change in 60s
Climate science explained in 60 seconds by the Royal Society and the US National Academy of Sciences. image credit: Guillaume Falco from Pexels
Find resources
Can we adapt to a changing climate?
Throughout history, humanity’s survival has depended, in part, on our ability to adapt to natural fluctuations in our environment. And now, as our planet faces unprecedented shifts in the climate, it has never been more important for us to change with it. While global efforts…
Adventures in Antarctica: drilling for ancient ice
Join Professor Eric Wolff on his field trip to the snowy wonderland of Antarctica. In this short film we follow Professor Wolff and his team as they drill 650 metres into the West Antarctic ice sheet, unlocking the secret of Earth’s past climate, and allowing…
Seeing the air you breathe
We can’t see air but we know it surrounds us and that we rely on it to survive. Therefore, unsurprisingly, the quality of this life-giving mixture of gases has become of increasing concern. Atmospheric physicist Dr Mark Richards joins explains how we can monitor this…
Powering the future
What comes to mind when you think of renewable energy? Perhaps you imagine a vast solar farm, or maybe you’re picturing spinning wind turbines in a field. Renewable energy sources like these are already having an impact on the type of power we use, but…
Timber towers of tomorrow
Join Professor Brian Cox to explore how wooden skyscrapers could help tackle climate change. Produced by the Royal Society with thanks to the research teams involved in the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 exhibit “Timber towers of tomorrow”. Discover more about their research at…
Take a bit out of climate change
Join Professor Brian Cox to discover what you can do to cut the carbon emissions from your food. Produced by the Royal Society with thanks to the research teams involved in the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 exhibit “Take a bite out of climate…
Can we recycle greenhouse gases?
A key aim of the National Curriculum for KS3 Science is to equip students ‘with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future’. Arguably no endeavor is more important than fighting climate change, and students need…
You and the planet: Air
Can we tackle air pollution? Air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths every year, according to the World Health Organisation. And, as well as the impact on human health, poor air quality and increasing greenhouse gases in our atmosphere have a serious impact on…
You and the planet: Technology
Can technology help us to save the planet? From the handheld device that fits in your pocket to the large-scale digital infrastructure that keeps our shelves stocked and cars driving, digital technologies underpin almost everything we do in modern society. And with that power, comes…