very good software for simulations on econ, social etc. indicators

http://www.gapminder.org/   ->  "GAPMINDER WORLD"

to find out how to use it and look at example:

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/hans_rosling_at_state.html

and for a simple usage, which also has different and interesting info. :

http://www.gapminder.org/downloads/human-development-trends-2005/

Article on Hazards

Please download this article:

Article on Hazards

by Ulfat.

Very Interesting and useful TED Talk for all geo students

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/pavan_sukhdev_what_s_the_price_of_nature.html

Blackle

A very interesting search engine which saves energy!

Blackle

Japan Earthquake

Please check out the articles on the Japan Earthquake.

Japan Earthquake pg 1
Japan Earthquake pg2
Japan Earthquake pg3
Japan Earthquake pg4

All geo students should be visiting this blog at least once a week.

Reward for finishing all assignments

Mrs. Alchin special cake made from muscavado sugar.

Geo Debate 2-US Energy Policy

On 13/01/2012 we had a debate on whether transitioning to renewable energy resources, was the best way to reduce dependence on fossil fuels for the U.S.A.

There were good arguments and points posed by both sides; the side for argued that there was a large need for change, and large untapped potential as well as willingness for it to be accepted. They suggested a large number of alternatives and the other side countered back with their responses and analysis of the international situation and how the current methods have proved to be ineffective. Another concept that underlined by James is that the other side could have additionally focused on other alternatives that could possibly be even more effective, and domestic changes could be suggested.

Overall it was a very interesting and stimulating debate and it gives us a sense of the arguments posed in today’s world and the perspectives of the different groups involved.