Tertiary Catalogue

Scientific evidence clearly shows that global temperatures are rising and weather patterns are changing. But what's causing it? Undoubtedly there has been a massive worldwide shift into accepting the impact of human energy use on the temperature of the planet, but climatic changes - including extreme changes - have been present on our planet for millions of years. Could it be that this change is just part of the normal pattern? If so, some argue, there is no need to change our energy use to the detriment of the economy. This programme poses questions for debate and discussion in the classroom about climate change. It presents expert opinions, statistics and historical references presenting two sides of the story, and ultimately asks us, how worried should we be and what can or should we do to avert climate change? Show Less

This programme establishes the vital importance of the greenhouse effect for life on Earth and then presents a balanced argument to assess whether or not anthropogenic climate change (often called global warming) is in fact taking place. Clear arguments are presented on both sides of the debate and illustrations given covering both more economically developed countries and less economically developed countries, with impacts and responses fully explored. A thorough and balanced examination of this important and often contentious issue. Show Less

New generations of young people use more and more sophisticated levels of technology every day. Access to technology is both easier and in a greater demand and whilst this is propelling our demand for acquiring knowledge, there are also a large number of basic skills that are being left behind. What people learn and the way in which they learn is constantly changing. This programme investigates whether information and communication technology is actually helping or hampering our basic numeric skills, verbal communication and literacy development. With expert opinions, statistics and historical references presented for debate and discussion, this programme poses the question, is ICT making us smarter? Show Less