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As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, journalist and writer Tim Marshall examines the geopolitics and geography of the region, and what the scenarios could be if Putin decides to invade This video has been updated to correct the border highlight of Ukraine
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Developing countries need to chart their own course to net zero emissions theconversation.com/developi… via @ConversationUK
#WorldWaterDay #WorldWaterDay2021 Whilst Netflix has many binge-worthy TV shows, I’ve just finished watching this one. Definitely recommend this: a brief insight into a range of contemporary, global approaches, at both national and local scales, to tackle water insecurity 💦🌊💧
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.@Toyota just started construction on a 175-acre smart city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. The "Woven City" will be home to 2,000 Toyota employees and their families, retired couples, retailers, and scientists. See what it will look like here 👇 businessinsider.com/toyota-c…
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Migration has become synonymous with global integration, yet it is never without criticism. Read new post here... #wordpress #geography #migration #alevels2021 #student #humangeography #USA #immigration #policy #economics #economicgeography geogblogs.com/2021/02/14/the…
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At the Japan Meteorological Agency news conference, the magnitude of the strong quake that jolted northeast Japan on Saturday at 11:08 p.m. was updated from magnitude 7.1 to 7.3. The agency warned of possible aftershocks over the next week. jtim.es/WOAp30rwMV7
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The share of electric vehicles in December 2020 in some European countries is a sight to behold 1 Netherlands: 72% 2 Sweden: 49% 3 Belgium: 27% 4 Germany: 27% 5 UK: 23% Hard not to conclude that the internal combustion engine isn’t on its last legs scribd.com/document/49312009…
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A large part of the White Cliffs of Dover has collapsed this afternoon. This footage was filmed at Samphire Ho.
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Whilst FDI often provides benefits across multiple scales, motives behind Chinese investment may suggest to be part of a wider ‘belt and road’ initiative, challenging a mutually beneficial relationship and highlighting China’s growing spheres of influence geogblogs.com/2021/01/29/to-…
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The EU Commission’s trigger of Article16 is geopolitically explosive. Vaccine nationalism exists! The EU’s row w/ AstraZeneca shows wider tensions over their vaccine policy - this can’t highlight logistical errors but how price was prioritised, NOT speed/security #EU #AstraZeneca
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Good infographic from @FT
Save The Date! 🌍 🗓️ 2nd Feb 🕚 11am GMT 📺 youtube.com/c/COP26 #COP26 will host a new global dialogue on sustainable supply chains. The event will bring together countries and organisations to begin working together to end deforestation and promote sustainable trade.
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New post: challenging the integrity of migration policy allows inference into the political, economic, and social framework of a nationstate. Perspectives based upon Australia, Singapore, and Japan. 🌎 #alevels #geography #migration #globalisation #gcses geogblogs.com/2021/01/19/int…
New post: questioning the spatial extent of tectonic hazards... Grateful for any feedback 🙏🏼🌎 #alevels #geography #earthquakes #tectonics #blog #humangeography #physicalgeography #gcses geogblogs.com/2021/01/28/how…