Global issues
Climate change
Understanding the causes and potential consequences of global climate change on people and the environment are crucial in implementing strategies to reduce the threat of climate change in the future.
Natural regions
As global population grows it puts pressure on the environment leading to water shortages and pollution, deforestation and famine. Responsible management strategies can reduce human resource abuse.
Environmental hazards
Understanding why natural hazards occur can help countries to manage or prevent their consequences. Case studies illustrate the impact of natural hazards in the short and long term.
Trade and globalisation
Global citizens rely on a network of communications between countries. Declining and emerging economies can have a positive and negative impact. Fair trade can protect employees and the environment.
Global tourism
Tourism develops due to natural and man-made factors. It is a global issue with positive and negative effects. Responsible management can minimise the impact of tourism in the 21st century.
Health
Case studies illustrate the causes of health issues. They explain their growth, effects on the population and the strategies involved in managing development and health in the 21st century.
Video playlist
Climate change - causes and effects. Video
Overview of natural and human causes of climate change, and impact on human activity and ecosystems.
Climate change - management strategies. Video
Overview of strategies to reduce greenhouse gases, and mitigate against the impact of climate change
Equatorial tropical forests. Video
Overview of the climate of equatorial tropical forests, and current issues these environments face.
Tundra environments. Video
Overview of the climate of tundra landscapes, and current issues these environments face.
Earthquakes - causes, risks and mitigation. Video
Examining causes, impacts and mitigation strategies related to earthquakes.
Tropical storms - causes, impact and mitigation. Video
Examining how and where tropical storms develop, their impact and strategies to minimise these.
Volcanoes - causes, impact and mitigation. Video
Examining the causes of volcanic eruptions, where they occur, impacts and mitigation strategies.
Globalisation. Video
Overview of globalisation and global trade, as well as their economic and social impact.
Globalisation - inequalities in trade. Video
A look at how globalisation has increased inequality between developed and developing countries
Mass tourism - causes, impact and management. Video
Overview of the benefits and impact of mass tourism, and strategies to make it more sustainable.
Eco tourism - causes, impact and management. Video
Overview of the benefits and impact of eco tourism, and strategies to make it more sustainable.
Global health issues. Video
Global health issues are related to level of development in the countries they affect.
HIV/AIDS - Causes effects and management strategies. Video
Overview of HIV/AIDS infection around the world, its impact and treatment.
Heart Disease - Causes, effects and management strategies. Video
Overview of coronary heart disease, its impact and treatment.
Malaria - Causes effects, and management strategies. Video
Overview of coronary heart disease, its impact and treatment.
The effects of climate on development and health. Video
Extreme weather conditions affecting level and pace of development.
Health improvements in Finland. Video
Scotland's attempts to emulate Finland's successful heart failure rate reduction.
Malnutrition and kwashiorkor. Video
The problem of malnutrition and kwashiorkor in the developing world.
The malaria cycle. Video
The process and impact of the spread of malaria are described.
Preventative measures for the avoidance of malaria. Video
The strategies used to manage and improve disease control.
Hurricane Mitch strikes Honduras in 1998. Video
Honduras's vulnerability to hurricanes due to a dependence on agricultural exports.
The earthquake in Santa Cruz, California in 1989. Video
The San Andreas fault and 1989 Santa Cruz eathquake.
Rainforest sustainability - Costa Rica. Video
How sustainable farming techniques help rainforest conservation in Costa Rica.
Economic relief and recovery after a natural disaster. Video
The effect of hurricane Mitch on the economy of Honduras.
Factors which disrupt development. Video
The physical and human factors affecting a country's development and quality of life.
What are more economically developed countries? Video
The distribution and features of More Economically Developed Countries.
Hurricane Floyd misses Florida but comes ashore in North Carolina-1999. Video
How Hurricane Floyd changed the landscape and population of Florida and North Carolina.
Rainforest sustainability - Costa Rica. Video
How sustainable farming techniques help rainforest conservation in Costa Rica.
Powerful volcanic eruptions. Video
An animation of the Mount Pinatubo eruption of 1991 in the Philippines and its effects.
The relationship between hunger, poverty and education. Video
Why poverty and poor education often lead to malnutrition in the developing world.
The influence of cultural and genetic factors on skin cancer levels. Video
How Scottish emigrants to Australia develop very high rates of skin cancer.
Coastal flooding in the UK. Video
In 1953 a tidal surge caused extensive flooding along the East coast of England.
A personal experience of skin cancer. Video
A cancer nurse describes her experience of a malignant melanoma.
Cancer in the developed world. Video
A general introduction to the causes and mechanism of cancer, including skin cancer.
Preparing for earthquakes. Video
The management of the consequences of earthquakes.
The formation of a tropical storm - Hurricane Mitch, October 1998. Video
The development and effects of category five hurricane Mitch.
Engineering earthquake resistant structures. Video
How engineering can improve the chances of survival from an earthquake.
Effects of the Earth's changing orbit. Video
How changes to Earth's orbit can contribute to changes in temperature and climate.
Yorkshire Dales - tourism and recreation. Video
The rise of a large tourist industry in the distinctive landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.
Studying ice cores. Video
Iain Stewart examines ice cores to look for evidence of multiple ice ages.
Comparative development and health summary. Video
Despite our high standard of living, health is still an issue in Scotland.
Powerful volcanic eruptions. Video
An animation of the Mount Pinatubo eruption of 1991 in the Philippines and its effects.
The effects of climate on development and health. Video
Extreme weather conditions affecting level and pace of development.
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