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If your country’s flag doesn’t feature a big cross can you even dream of becoming the happiest country? In all seriousness, the dominance of Nordic nations in this ranking is impressive. The US btw is ranked on an all time low at 24.

This is wonderful.

Breakfast style around the world. I like the Italian/ Spanish / Argentinian version of having a coffee and a little sweet treat to get started into my day. Would you agree with the data shown in this map?

🌎 EARTH HOUR IS HERE! 🌎 This is the moment we’ve been waiting for – time to switch off and connect with nature. ✨ Let us know how you’re getting involved and don’t forget to tag us in your pics! 📸 #EarthHour

Diamond Beach, or Breiðamerkursandur, is a stunning gem on Iceland’s South Coast, near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. 📍 Known for its black sand and shimmering icebergs that resemble sparkling diamonds, this spot is a must-visit for any Iceland adventure. ✨💎❄️

This unit also features this clip focusing on micro plastics in rivers and the research of #geographer @Jamie_Woodward_ @GeographyUOM #usegeography #choosegeography bbc.co.uk/teach/class-cl…

“What makes some teachers more effective than others is that they make learners care about stuff they didn’t care about when they stepped into the classroom,” @dylanwiliam

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Carbon emissions set a new record in 2023 and are expected to continue to increase by the end of 2024 according to the Global Carbon Budget project. @NOAA provides observations used in this analysis. The findings were announced today at #COP29. More: research.noaa.gov/no-sign-of-fos…

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 We have a new Greenhouse Gas Monitoring & Services webpage! This new resource offers a one-stop platform for @NOAA-wide GHG information, news, emissions, data, tools, science explainers, reports, assessments, & educational resources. climate.gov/ghg

Flooding rains and waterspouts in parts of southern Spain today as red warnings issued and thousands evacuated. bbc.in/3CrQeTe

Ready for winter? Much colder air arrives next week with snow likely in northern Scottish hills, perhaps disruptive. Some snow is possible elsewhere in the UK, but we're still working on the details... bbc.in/4fpfpnU

A gt resource gorgeography NEAs @GeogAdvisor @FSC_EdTech @JBWGeog @OCR_Geography ow.ly/2EQr50U5l2A

A superb 🟢 #GreenFlash at the moment of #sunset 🌅 at La Corbière lighthouse, Jersey, Channel Islands @DavidBflower @StormHour @ThePhotoHour @Jersey_Met @metoffice @PeterGWeather @liamdutton @CloudAppSoc #StormHour #getoutside

Infiltration fieldwork: A popular activity to do on the school site. Students enjoy timing water as it enters the ground! You only need tennis ball / crisp tubes, stopwatches and measuring cylinders (cheap to buy from science 2 education). Link above. #geography #geographyteacher

Some great new #geogglebox programmes this week, including Our Farm Next Door and National Parks from Above! JC

Demographic Transition Model: This rollercoaster-themed video from BBC Bitesize is really useful to help teach the concept. Slides in shared folder, and video link here: #z483dnb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bbc.co.uk/bitesize/artic… #geography #geographyteacher

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years | Water | The Guardian theguardian.com/environment/20…

Heard that there's warmer weather on the way? Whilst it is due to turn much milder for all of us, there's also some rain in the forecast and this will be heavy and locally disruptive in places. Here's what's going on 👇