Solar Thermal
Hot water heating accounts for about 25% of domestic energy use. In the Welsh climate solar energy can be used to heat water for about 8 months of the year. More...
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
There are 30 million vehicles on the road in the UK. Each mile a small petrol car travels releases 280 g of CO2 and for a small diesel car 190g of CO2 is released. Driving 2400 miles is the equivalent to the total carbon footprint of the average person in the developing world.
Figures from WRI
The Big Climate Change Debate - How to play your part pack
The pack includes a set of activities including “top trumps” cards, role-play cards and climate change research opportunities to engage pupils in the climate change debate and the COP15 process. These can form the basis of full lessons or can be used as shorter activities in the context of other curriculum areas.
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Welsh Birds and climate change
Recent estimates of European bird populations have suggested that 71% of bird species have changed since 1900 and that 44% of them may be due to climate change. More....
Climate Change Key Stage 4
Welcome to Key Stage 4
West Wales Eco Centre is a registered Charity based in Newport Pembrokeshire. We are concerned with the environmental and social impacts of energy use. The main environmental impact of energy use we are concerned with is climate change. Scientists have strong evidence that the green house gasses that we have produced are changing the world’s climate.
News about Climate Change seems to be everywhere. Rooted in science, its implications touch upon politics, money, power and personal lifestyles. Climate Change will be a hot topic for the next 100 years. Make sure you have the right knowledge about its impacts on Wales, to make the best decisions for you and your community
