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| Carbon capture |
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S Mackintosh,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 4,
pages 1-3.
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Carbon capture and storage can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere and may reduce the effects of climate change. |
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environmental impact, generating electricity, environmental impact, Human impact on Planet Earth, environmental and green chemistry, technological developments |
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climate change, carbon capture, sequestration, global warming
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| Solar cells |
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R Bose, J Ben Browne,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 14-16.
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Devising better, more energy-efficient solar cells |
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sub-topics:
energy resources, generating electricity, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency, electromagnetic spectrum, magnetic properties |
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photovoltaics, solar cells, energy efficiency, semiconductors, sunlight, absorption
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| LEDs - lighting up a brighter future |
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M Moram,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2010, Vol 20, Issue 3,
pages 17-19.
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Devising better, more energy-efficient LEDs |
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energy resources, generating electricity, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency, light, electromagnetic spectrum |
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LEDs, diodes, semiconductors, energy efficiency, spectrum, eyesight
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| Becoming a chartered engineer |
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W Marshall,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 4,
pages 22-23.
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The career structureof a professional engineer |
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sub-topics:
working together, careers in science, regulating science, environmental impact |
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engineer, profession, chartered status, qualifications
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| Water power: the micro-hydro revolution |
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T Lewton,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 3,
pages 1-3.
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A micro-hydroelectric power station on a river in Yorkshire |
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sub-topics:
energy resources, generating electricity, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency |
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hydroelectricity, renewable, energy , electricity, generation, Archimedes screw
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| Superconductors: powering the future, probing the past |
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T Jackson, S Gildert,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2009, Vol 19, Issue 3,
pages 16-19.
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The many uses of superconductors |
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sub-topics:
current, voltage, resistance, energy in electrical circuits, magnets, electromagnets, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency |
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superconductivity, resistance, electrical power, electromagnet, maglev, energy efficiency
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| Applying the science |
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J Keenlyside,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2008, Vol 18, Issue 3,
pages 16-17.
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Find out about the role of environmental scientists working for a local authority. |
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sub-topics:
careers in science, environmental impact, generating electricity, environmental impact, conservation, efficiency, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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Insulation, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Biodiversity
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| Wave power |
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J Cruz,
Catalyst:
Secondary Science Review,
2007, Vol 18, Issue 1,
pages 1-3.
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To tackle climate change, one major resource has remained untapped until now: wave power. |
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sub-topics:
energy resources, generating electricity, environmental impact, wave properties |
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Wave energy, Kinetic energy, Gravitational potential energy, Energy resource
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| Cooler times ahead? |
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K Marshall-Brown,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2006, Vol 16, Issue 4,
pages 6-7.
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Scientists have found that the overturning circulation in the Atlantic Ocean, which maintains Europe’s moderate climate, was weaker in 2004 by 30% relative to earlier estimates. What does this mean and what impact could it have on our climate? |
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sub-topics:
environmental impact, environmental impact |
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climate change, global warming, computer modelling, ocean currents
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| Climate modelling |
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S Knight,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2005, Vol 15, Issue 4,
pages 1-3.
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The disaster film “The Day After Tomorrow”, released in 2004, was hugely popular — taking over £69.8 million in the first 10 days of its release. But is the sudden onset of an ice age a scientific likelihood, Hollywood exaggeration or complete and utter rubbish? |
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risks and benefits, environmental impact, environmental impact |
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Heat transfer, Convection, Radiation
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| Meteorology - careers |
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D Moore,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2004, Vol 15, Issue 2,
pages 14-15.
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Careers in meteorlogy (weather forecasting) and climate science |
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sub-topics:
making measurements, working together, careers in science, environmental impact, environmental impact |
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weather, climate change, meteorology, careers, Met Office
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| Tree power |
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J Taylor,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2004, Vol 15, Issue 1,
pages 16-18.
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Wood is a renewable source of energy. Could we use wood to generate electricity in the UK, and what are the advantages and disadvantages? |
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Photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, energy resources, environmental impact, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth, Farming |
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Biomass, Energy resources, Photosynthesis, Renewables, Sustainability
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| Decommissioning a nuclear reactor |
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V Drake,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2003, Vol 14, Issue 2,
pages 16-18.
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As the first generation of nuclear power stations reaches the end of its useful life this article looks at what is involved in decommissioning them and how the process is affected by the properties of radioactive elements. |
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risks and benefits, energy resources, environmental impact, environmental impact, radioactive decay, half-life, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion |
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Radioactivity, Isotopes, Half life
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| A nuclear future? |
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D Sang,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2003, Vol 13, Issue 4,
pages 8-10.
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About 20% of the UK’s electricity supplies come from nuclear power stations. Many of these power stations are approaching the ends of their working lives. What are the future prospects for nuclear power? |
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sub-topics:
risks and benefits, environmental impact, generating electricity, environmental impact, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion |
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Nuclear energy, Nuclear fissions, Isotopes, Radioactive decay
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| Trapping carbon dioxide |
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A Dickenson,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2003, Vol 13, Issue 3,
pages 11-13.
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Global warming is being caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere released when fossil fuels such as petrol are burnt. Despite concern about global warming, it seems nobody wants to use their cars less. What else can be done to reduce the rising levels of carbon dioxide? |
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sub-topics:
oxidation, reduction, the reactivity series, Photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, environmental impact, environmental impact, Human impact on Planet Earth, environmental and green chemistry |
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| Keywords:
Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Combustion, Photosynthesis
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| Effects of climate change |
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M De Boo,
Catalyst:
GCSE Science Review,
2002, Vol 13, Issue 2,
pages 14-17.
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Since records began 350 years ago, nine of the warmest years recorded have been since 1990. You might think warmer temperatures are a good thing, but climate change has far reaching implications. Learn about the impact we have on our global environment and the resulting climate change. |
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making measurements, data and its limitations, environmental impact, environmental impact, Ecosystem ecology, energy, nutrient cycles, Human impact on Planet Earth |
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Considering ideas and evidence, The power and limitations of science, uncertainties in scientific knowledge, Patterns and relationships in data, The impact of humans on the environment, Interrelationships of organisms
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