Dr Stephen Scoffham asks if the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the third Heathrow runway is a tipping point in more ways than one for environmental issues.
Category: Geography
Election priorities – climate change and environmental issues
Dr Stephen Scoffham explores how environmental issues could play a role in the December election.
The girl, the yeti and the cow’s tongue – why maps matter
Professor Peter Vujakovic explains why a map in the new animation film, Abominable, is causing controversy.
- October, 23
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- Film and TV, Geography
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Dire straits – geography matters!
In light of the recent incidents is the Straits of Hormuz and Gibraltar, Professor Peter Vujakovic explores the geopolitical importance of the world’s seas and waterways.
A sorry spring? Ash dieback in Kent
As spring approaches Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses the impact of ash dieback in Kent, which has now spread to parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Boxit: remapping the Shetland Islands
Dr Alexander Kent comments on a new law stipulating how the Shetland Islands are depicted on official maps of Scotland.
- October, 11
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- Geography, Uncategorised
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Regional Policy in Britain: from Barlow to Brexit
Dr Daniel O’Donoghue examines what will become of regional planning policy after Brexit
From Sevastopol to Salisbury: Are we at Cold War 2.0?
With the recent renewal of Cold-War-era tensions, Dr Alexander Kent reflects on the parallels that are being drawn with the past.
Garden of England or concrete jungle?
Professor Peter Vujakovic looks at how Kent’s farms could help with biodiversity and improve the local environment.
Jerusalem – ‘place’ matters!
Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses how a sense of place can impact upon world affairs.
- December, 19
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- Faith and religion, Geography, Politics
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