Antarctica Case Study

Hi,
below should take you to the Antarctica case study.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AYcjglZYANJ9ZGZ2czhwZnJfMmhrOTY0c2R3&hl=en

Any problems please see me,
Miss H

Alps Links

HEP

http://www.geographypages.co.uk/glachuman.htm
http://www.virtualmontana.org/virtualmontana/fr_alps/humgeog/intro.htm
http://www.eawag.ch/publications/eawagnews/www_en55/en55e_screen/en55e_wuest_s.pdf


Tourism

http://www.wiltshire-ast.co.uk/geography/geography/a-level-gg-tourism-case-study-the-alps.htm
http://ideas.repec.org/p/wiw/wiwrsa/ersa05p7.html

Climate Change

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/climate-change-divides-the-alps-down-the-middle-1706028.html
http://pistehors.com/news/ski/comments/climate-change-hits-alps-hardest/
http://www.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/alps/ (also look at the other problems and solutions for management)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21692601
http://www.fao.org/docrep/011/i0670e/i0670e16.htm
http://www.wwf.org.uk/filelibrary/pdf/tourism_and_cc_full.pdf

Cold Environments Revision Guide

Cold Environments Revision Guide

Follow the link below to our revision guide for Cold Environments.

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B4cjglZYANJ9ZWRiMWZkNzUtZWRkNS00NDA0LTlhOGUtMjYxMGQ5YmE0MzA1&hl=en

If you have any problems downloading it or printing it see Miss H.

Gaza thirsts as sewage crisis mounts

Gaza's aquifer and only natural freshwater source is "in danger of collapse," the UN is warning. A key water supply for this part of the Middle East is in danger of becoming unusable. Click on the picture to find out more.

Is Natural Gas the answer to energy security?

The head of a large Norwegian energy company seems to think so! An alternative argument to what we normally hear. Interesting read.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8303581.stm

Water shortages in Palestine

Excellent information about the impact the Israel vs Palestine conflict is having on water supply.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8141771.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8327188.stm

Middle East Drought 2009

Read the information below to understand the impact the drought is having on an already water scarce region.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8302161.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8293588.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8290991.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8279290.stm

Hurricane Ida

Hurricne Ida is threatening key oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico. See link for more info:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-ida-aims-for-gulf-of-mexico-oil-fields-1817394.html

The UK declares that nuclear is the choice for the future

The Uk Government has stated that they see nuclear power as one of the answers to our future energy security. Click on the picture to find out more.

A genuis idea!

Peru's low tech idea to supply their urban poor with water using volleyball nets - genius!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8297276.stm

Water Policies Suffer that Sinking Feeling!

An excellent analysis on the importance of water in a world with increasing population and demands. Click on the picture to find out more!

Water Security in Asia

It is predicted that Asian countries will struggle to grow enough food unless they can manage their water resources. Click on the photo below to find out more.

Las Vegas and Water Security

The biggest development in Las Vegas has been announced as an attempt to reverse the impacts of the recession but what will this do for water demand? Click on the picture to find out more.

Is Lybia the future for our oil needs?

With 42 billion barrels of oil, Lybia has the largest proven oil reserves in Africa. Britain's TNCs are now competing to try and improve relations with the country to secure supply. Read the articles below to find out more.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6797118.ece

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6795457.ece

Is Oil Running Out?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/warning-oil-supplies-are-running-out-fast-1766585.html - read and find out!

UN International Year of Sanitation

Click on the picture to find out the economic, social and environmental benefits for improving sanitation. Also look at the case studies under 'IYS in Action'.

Calculate your own Water Footprint

Follow this link to calculate your own water footprint - be honest!!
http://www.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/WaterFootprintCalculator

Globalisation and the Internet

I love this as well! An excellent map to show which areas of the world are switched on and which are switched off. Click on the image!

TNCs and Globalisation

I love this! Excellent to show TNCs influence around the world. Click on the image.

Options for our Energy Future

Some extra ideas:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8085551.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8055344.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8078938.stm
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008700362_lithium03.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/14/air-powered-car-hybrid-france
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7243247.stm

Enjoy!

Future of Energy

Some starter web links to the 3 options for the future:

'Business as Usual':
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article619828.ece
http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/futures/38857
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bc756fc0-2d9b-11dd-b92a-000077b07658,dwp_uuid=f2b40164-cfea-11dc-9309-0000779fd2ac.html

Alternative Energy (Nuclear and Wind Power):
http://watd.wuthering-heights.co.uk/subpages/nuclear.html
http://watd.wuthering-heights.co.uk/subpages/renewables.html
http://timeforchange.org/pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-power-and-sustainability
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/yes-please-no-thanks-for-and-against-nuclear-power-517402.html - excellent
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/2005/nuclear/default.stm

http://www.cus.net/renewableenergy/subcats/wind/wind.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7136178.stm
http://www.greenlivinganswers.com/wind-power/pros-and-cons-of-an-offshore-wind-farm

Conservation:
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123161632
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/16/energy-efficiency
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2008/august20/krosnick-082008.html

Canada's Tar Sands

Good link that I have found: http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/oil/alberta_oilsands.html

Peak Oil

An excellent Guardian article on the Peak Oil issue: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2005/apr/21/oilandpetrol.news

A lot of the resources we will use in our Peak Oil lessons come from this website:
http://wolfatthedoor.org.uk/

Good in depth discussion of the issue and an excellent website for this part of the course:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/oil/peak-oil.html

Peak Oil documentary

We will watch chapter 1 and 2 of this documentary during lessons but it is worth watching the rest of it to get a fuller picture. Click on the picture to watch.

New Frontiers in Oil Exploration

The links below point take you to some extra reading and mini case studies about new areas in the world are being explored in order to reduce energy insecurity.

http://enviro-map.com/sakhalin - Japan

http://www.eurogasinc.com/oil-gas-exploration-poland_37.html - Poland

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/27/2015860.htm - Australia

http://myaker.net/text.cfm?path=1&id=226&lid=3 - Ghana

http://www.richminerals.ca/m1.html - Brazil

Canada's Tar Sands - a viable alternative?

Click on the photo to find out more arguments against exploiting the tar sands. There are several links at the bottom of the article. Remember you need a balanced argument!

ANWR - To Drill Or Not To Drill?

Watch these to get a fuller argument to the debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMKcxVdju8Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JbgzWCM0A4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOZRrbE8Qao&feature=related

Extra Reading for Energy Security

Visit the two links below and make notes on the key issues and points raised:

http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/interviews/article/default.aspx?id=945

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/175b33fc-c006-11db-995a-000b5df10621,dwp_uuid=81f97690-812f-11da-8b55-0000779e2340.html

UK energy report

Similar to the Oil summary below, this is an excellent collection of information about the UK's energy choices. Click on the picture to find out more.

Oil - energy security case study

An excellent summary of oil including the background to the geopolitics and the demand for the resource. Useful to dip in and out of. Click on the graph to find out more.

Italy's immigrants despair at laws

Italy has found itself as a 'hub' for illegal immigrants from Africa. This will be used as a case study during lessons. The country is now trying to combat this issue with a new set of laws. Click on the picture to find out more.

Russia digs for oil off Cuba

A fantastic story to illustrate the energy security issue. Russia, an energy rich state, has now got an agreement with Cuba to drill for oil. Also, this is an excellent example of GeoPolitics with Cuba and Russias shared history. Click on the picture to find out more.

Climate Change Around the World

A fantastic summary of the predicted impacts of climate change around the world. For your GCSE you need to know the impacts in a developed and a developing world country. Click on the map to use the map.

Coping with Climate Change

Tuvalu Vows to go Carbon Neutral!

The island which is threatened by sea level rise wants to set an example for others to follow. Click on the photo to find out more.

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Beaumont School Geography blog! This blog will have lots of revision resources for you and relevant links to articles/ videos to your course. Enjoy!