Energy from wood
To produce 1kWh of heat using electricity from the national grid will produce 500g of CO2. To produce the same amount of heat using wood will produce just 24g. Figure from International Energy Agency
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Nuclear power
Nuclear power is one of the most controversial ways of generating electricity. Nuclear power stations are capable of producing large quantities of power almost continuously. Large numbers of people are needed to operate them and this creates skilled jobs in the areas where they are located. Opponents point to the huge damage that could be caused by an accident or terrorist attack, the dangerous waste that is produced, and the inefficiency of producing large amounts of electricity in remote locations.
Floodmaps
Most of the Welsh population live within 20 miles of the sea. Find out how sea level will change your local area. The maps have all the function of Google maps and allow you to investigate different sea level rises for different parts of the world. More
Textiles
The production of textiles requires land, energy and water. We need to use these resources efficiently when we design a textile product. Some textile products can help us reduce waste and save energy. More..
Transport Game
Burning fuel in all forms of transport produces carbon dioxide, other greenhouse gasses as well as other forms of pollution.
