Global Issues

This resource has been developed by the British Council in partnership with the Royal Society. It provides scientific background information and learning activities on the issues surrounding food security, and the impact of a growing global population on food production.

https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/resource/downloads/global_food_security_how_do_we_feed_a_growing_population_web.pdf

A natural hazard is the threat of a naturally occurring event happening on our planet. This can occur without warning, which can have negative impacts on people and the environment.  Examples of natural hazards include storms, earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
5 Environmental Hazards and How We Can Protect our Health

Types of Environmental Disasters

Environmental Risks

Environmental Hazards and Global Warming
Anatomy of an Earthquake

General:

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy.php

http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=001792

http://www.dlist.org/burning-issues/energy-sources-what-are-the-pros-and-cons

http://www.greenworldinvestor.com/2011/04/04/pros-and-cons-of-renewable-energy-a-detailed-explanation/

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