Topic Resources: Sustainable Living

Switzerland's impact on climate change calculated

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/study-reveals-full-extent-of-swiss-co2-emissions/47741404?utm_campaign=teaser-in-querylist&utm_medium=display&utm_source=swissinfoch&utm_content=o

Calls to end 'beauty cult' of food.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/end--beauty-cult--to-cut-food-waste--says-wwf/47625628?utm_campaign=teaser-in-querylist&utm_source=swissinfoch&utm_medium=display&utm_content=o

Switzerland's carbon footprint

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-co2-emissions--small-country--big-footprint/45810036?utm_content=o&utm_campaign=own-posts&utm_medium=display&utm_source=swissinfoch

Climate change explained in easy to understand terms

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24021772

How China's carbon footprint affects us all

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-57483492

What is your food's carbon footprint?

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46459714

Largest wind farm in the world.1

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-57519392

Largest wind farm in the world.2

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-58761725

Swiss air industry aims to go carbon neutral by 2050

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-aviation-sector-aims-to-go-carbon-neutral-by-2050/46668718

How electric cars will take over quicker than we think

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57253947

How will golf sustain itself as coastlines disappear and water becomes a scarce commodity?

https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/articles/golf-course-of-the-future

How aviation is reducing its carbon emissions

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210525-how-aviation-is-reducing-its-climate-emissions

How to reduce your carbon footprint

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-56822950

What might carbon capture look like?

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210310-the-trillion-dollar-plan-to-capture-co2

David Attenborough - "We have overrun the planet"

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-54319449

Need for open spaces in urban areas
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200617-the-luxury-and-privilege-of-a-balcony-or-yard-during-covid

5 charts describe carbon emissions drop during coronavirus lockdown
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52485712

Cities much cleaner as lockdown reduces polluting traffic
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200429-are-we-witnessing-the-death-of-the-car

A third of Swiss food is thrown away
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/surplus_food-bank--a-third-of-swiss-food--goes-to-waste-/45539378

Alternative milks to dairy
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200207-which-milk-alternative-should-we-be-drinking

European cities fighting record levels of pollution
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-50287565

Should we stop flying
https://www.bbc.com/ideas/videos/should-we-stop-flying/p07nh7g5

Major cities overrun by tourists
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190818-whats-it-like-to-live-in-an-over-touristed-city

Climate experts recommend Swiss consume less meat
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/future-of-food-_climate-experts-in-switzerland-recommend-less-meat--/45147888

Consumption of natural resources outstrips supply (notes on Swiss consumption)
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/earth-overshoot-day-switzerland-co2-resources/45126222

Large amounts of plastic waste in Lake Geneva
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/pollution_large-volumes-of-microplastics-exist-in-lake-geneva/45105616

Study shows the answer to climate change is to plant trees
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/climate-research_most-effective-way-to-fight-global-warming--plant-trees/45077430

The future for biodiversity
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48059043

What are the concerns with electric cars?
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-48108627/some-common-concerns-about-electric-cars-explained

Humans threaten loss of 1mn species
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48169783

An app that eases traffic congestion
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-47418425/our-vision-is-a-world-without-traffic-jams

Sustainable development goals
https://www.who.int/sdg/en/

Major drop in fertility rates sees national populations decline
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46118103

More Afghans displaced by drought than war
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-45872897

Are hydrogen trains the future of travel?
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-45985510/are-hydrogen-trains-the-future-of-uk-travel

Which form of renewable energy is cheapest?
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45881551

5 cheap ways to eliminate CO2 from the atmosphere
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45967215

Young couples trapped by car culture
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45956792

The battle to reduce use of concrete
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45893549

Alternatives to dairy milk
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46654042

Turning carbon pollution into fuel
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47638586

Topic Resources: Water

South Africa's water shortage, January 2018
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42787773

A solution to Jordan's water crisis
http://www.bbc.com/capital/gallery/20180501-in-jordan-female-plumbers-fighting-a-water-crisis

Proposal to tow icebergs to Africa
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180918-the-outrageous-plan-to-haul-icebergs-to-africa

Topic Resources: Transport Systems

China's high speed rail network
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170605-inside-chinas-incredible-train-network


An app that eases traffic congestion
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-47418425/our-vision-is-a-world-without-traffic-jams

Alpine nations for for carbon neutral transport by 2050.

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/alpine-nations-aim-for-climate-neutral-transport-by-2050/48010618?utm_campaign=teaser-in-querylist&utm_medium=display&utm_source=swissinfoch&utm_content=o

Topic Resources: Sport and Recreation

Global Perspective

Source: FINA bars transgender swimmers from women's elite events

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/swimming/61853450

Source Scientists on Transgender women in Sport

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/61346517

Source: Protect women's sport claim

Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/61332123

Source: Caitlin Jenner believes trans athletes should not compete in female sport

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56960011

Source: Are the rules for trans athletes fair?

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrgJQI3O_RQ

Source: Athletics creates rules for women with high levels of testosterone

Link: https://globalsportmatters.com/health/2019/11/15/iaaf-regulations-for-female-athletes-with-high-testosterone/

Source: Ups and downs in sport in the 2010's
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/50955918

Source: Russia banned from global sport for 4 years
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/50710598

Source: 2019 ruling that female athletes with high levels of testosterone must take medication

Link: https://globalsportmatters.com/health/2019/11/15/iaaf-regulations-for-female-athletes-with-high-testosterone/

Source: Team Sports generate highest levels of fitness
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48711579

Source: Doubts that women would be taken seriously in Formula 1 Racing
Link: http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/36086363

Source: High diving champion uses status to draw attention to human rights for gay couples
Link: http://www.bbc.com/sport/commonwealth-games/43750056

Source: Megan Rapinoe challenges Trump on arrogance and equal pay
Link: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50622330


Courses of Action
Source: Russian athletics controllers come up with plan to overcome drug abuse among athletes
Link: http://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/36088254

Topic Resources: Belief Systems

Introduction

Source: Individual writers establish the link between religion and conflict
Link: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jul/02/religion-wars-conflict


Local & Global 

Pope - Catholic church cannot bless same-sex union

Link - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-56402096

Swiss vote to ban face coverings in Switzerland

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56314173

Wearing a hijab does not make women oppressed

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-60454685

Controversy in Switzerland over Muslim boys' right not to shake hands in school
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35967349

Source: Boy accused of blasphemy cuts off his hand
Link:  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35356052

Source: The History of ISIS
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35695648

Source: Swiss refuse to accept boys will not shake teacher's hand
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/25/switzerland-ruling-overturns-muslim-pupils-handshake-exemption-religion

Source: Swiss girls must accept they take swimming lessons with boys
Link: http://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/women/Swiss-Muslim-girls-must-take-swimming-classes-with-boys/1950830-3513958-yao1u2/

Source: Increase in hate crimes in UK in 2016
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38836536

Source; What it is like being a Muslim female in UK in 2017
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38789738

Source: Bans on hijab wearing in pubic places in Europe
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13038095

Source: Islam to overtake Christianity by 2070
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-39279631

Source: An explanation of the Palestinian conflict

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44124396

Courses of Action

Source: Female Iman encourages resistance to Islamic extremism
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_audio/headlines/38177294

Introduction to Global Perspectives

Issue: Competing for water in Chile's Atacama Desert - Local, Global or Personal Issue?
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-17488680

Issue:  Girl who was shot for protesting girls' rights to education scores top grades in IGCSE's
http://www.bbc.com/news/education-34016407

Topic Resources: Humans and Other Species

Introduction

Source: What if the world went vegan?
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-would-world-look-if-everyone-went-vegan

Source: Half of marine population lost since 1970
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34265672

Source: Effect of marine noises on whales
Link: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20151012-understanding-the-noisy-world-of-the-deep

Source: Threats to tree species in Europe
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49838650

Local and Global Perspectives

Source: Fall in animal testing in Switzerland

Link: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/latest-news/animal-testing-drops-in-switzerland-despite-covid-research-/46906814

Source: Bid to protect dragon lizard exclusive to Indonesia

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54701239

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54485407

Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54485407

Source: Swiss food firms do well on animal welfare assessment
Link: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/latest-news/good-eggs-_swiss-food-firms-do-well-in-global-farm-animal-welfare-assessment/45663506

Source: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/safe-slaughter_animal-welfare-rules-not-fully-respected-in-some-swiss-abattoirs/45494606
Link: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/safe-slaughter_animal-welfare-rules-not-fully-respected-in-some-swiss-abattoirs/45494606

Source: Swiss vote to ban intensive animal farming
Link: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/animal-rights_swiss-to-vote-on-banning-factory-farming/45233958

Source: Human survival depends on other species
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48059043

Source: Human consumerism the cause of mass loss of species
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46028862

Source: Switzerland votes on tighter food controls
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45600282

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45617662
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45617662

Source: Ocean acidification will affect all sea life
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41653511

Source: How climate change is affecting UK animal and insect poulations
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38447937

Source: Humans are super predators
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34011026

Source: Scientists estimate Earth has 3 trillion trees (more than previously estimated)
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34134366

Source: Great barrier reef at risk due to climate change
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-36080615

Source: Toad populations in major decline
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37566337

Source: Old fashioned zoos in India fail to provide modern standards of care
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-37819995

Source: Decline in winged insects
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41670472

Scenarios

Source: Threat of extinction for rare dolphin
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32872037

Source: Earth is possibly going through a new phase of mass extinction
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33209548

Source: Pesticide link to bee population decline
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37089385


Courses of Action

Source: Software identifies and protects most endangered species
Link: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science-saturday_epfl-software-aims-to-protect-the-world-s-most-endangered-species/45049274

Source: Airports try to deter local bird populations
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-43730214/bird-v-plane-the-battle-for-airspace

Source: NZ challenges boats fishing illegally in their waters
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30808949

Source: A sustainable approach to fishing
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqcKf8Ttdms

Source: Winged animals need protected airspace to survive
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32536907

Source: Back Pack for Bees
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34048495

Source; African leaders meet to discuss protection of elephants
Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36166970