Merchiston Geography
The blog of the Geography Department at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh
Sunday, 1 March 2026
The Straits of Hormuz
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Sky video showing the importance of the Straits of Hormuz. Good for Energy pathways and superpowers.
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Renewable energy in Cornwall
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BBC article looking at renewable energy using the heat from the ground in Cornwall. Good for energy and regeneration.
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Regeneration coastal areas
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An article looking at areas which have been forgotten about by politics. Good for regeneration
China as a green superpower while the US move further away
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BBC article looking at China’s green credentials. Very good for Superpowers.
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Greenlands importance
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A short BBC video explaining Greenlands importance.
Sunday, 21 December 2025
Three year temperature average set to rise above 1.5°C for the first time
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Important article for the Carbon topic on the exceeding of the 1.5°C average temperature target.
Iraq’s Tigris river in dander of disappearing
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Guardian article looking at the Tigris river. Pollution and over use are causing the river to disappear.
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