KS4 GEOGRAPHY
Use this section to find interesting articles that are linked to your studies. Although it is not essential that you read these, they can broaden and deepen your subject knowledge. If you come across any articles of interest - just let me know.
Sustainable Beijing
Beijing's vast army of plastic-bottle scavengers will get an automated rival later this month, when the city introduces its first reverse vending machines that pay subway credits in exchange for returned containers. How does this compare to the sustainability of Curitiba?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jul/04/beijing-recycling-banks-subway-bottles?intcmp=239
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/jul/04/beijing-recycling-banks-subway-bottles?intcmp=239
The Wonder of Yellowstone
Use the link below to look at the some of the awesome images that were taken at Yellowstone National Park. Who could predict the devastation that lies ahead?
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/yellowstone-photos/
Wish you were here?
Can an unused Nuclear Power Plant really be a site for ecotourism?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/travelnews/2012/01/photogalleries/120105-nuclear-resort-philippines-power-plant/#/bataan-nuclear-power-plant-exterior_46515_600x450.jpg