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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell
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This channel covers a wide range of environmental science topics, from small, close-to-home topics like gardening for nature recovery, to global topics such as green energy and pollution.

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It is often touted as a more environmentally friendly option, but is a plant-based diet actually good for the planet?What are the eco pros and cons of a plant based diet?

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #veganism #vegeterian

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A bit of a mouthful: Is being vegan REALLY better for the planet?
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October 5, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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Frogs and goats are shrinking due to climate change. No I'm not kidding. I wish I was. Here's how it's happening!

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #frogs #greenhousegases

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They are shrinking the frogs!!! - Another weird effect of climate change #climatechange
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October 4, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Why do some conservation efforts succeed, while others fail? Why are some more successful than others? And what do successful conservation programs have in common?

#conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish #oceanwaves

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How to make a splash in marine conservation - What conservation success stories have in common
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October 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Some pollinators take the spotlight AND the funding. But there are a lot of pollinators out there, and some need more help than others!

#insects #buglife #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dailydoseofnature #pollinators

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Not all pollinators are at the same risk! Find out which ones need your help the most!
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October 1, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Nuclear is often touted as a cheap source of energy, but is it? How does it compare to both fossil fuels, and renewable energy?

#nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy

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At what price? Is nuclear power actually cheap? And how fast can you build it?
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September 30, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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A recent UN report concluded that exceeding 1.5°C is now 'inevitable'. Is that true? And what does it actually mean?

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming

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We're going to exceed 1.5°C, is it time to panic? #climatechange
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September 29, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Coastal Blue Carbon holds massive potential for carbon capture and storage.Here we look at how efficient it is, how expensive it is, and what additional benefits it brings!
#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming #geoengineering #bluecarbon
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Can blue carbon save the blue planet? - Geoengineering: Coastal Blue Carbon #climatechange
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September 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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It sounds ridiculous, but climate change is actually triggering more earthquakes and may trigger more volcanic erruptions!

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #volcano #earthquake

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The earth-shattering side effects of climate change! #climatechange
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September 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Feeder Hygiene is not the most glamorous topic, but if you want to feed birds, it's a vital one. Left without cleaning, you're creating a petri dish for germs. And wildlife is paying the price.

#birds #gardenbirds #dailydoseofnature #birdwatching #ecology #habitat

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Yes, it's natural, but so is disease. PLEASE clean your bird feeders often!
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September 26, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Fished to dangerously low population levels, the Swordfish is now swimming back from the brink of extinction. Find out what went wrong, and how it was fixed!

#conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish #oceanwaves

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The Policy Pen is mightier than the Swordfish. Which is why the swordfish is returning
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September 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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Fancy something a little different? Something more eco-friendly, less labour-intensive, and more attractive for wildlife? This video has you covered!

#lawns #history #ecology #habitats #gardening #ecogardening #environmentallyfriendly

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Is the grass always greener? Eco-friendly alternatives to lawns #nature #lawn
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September 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Statistics and logic are all well and good, but if you ever want nuclear power to be successful, you need to listen to and address people's fears. Why do we fear nuclear more than coal?

#nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon

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The biggest hurdle for nuclear power? The fear!
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September 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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Want a garden that resists drought AND attracts wildlife? Eco-friendly lawn care has you covered!

#lawns #history #ecology #habitats #gardening #ecogardening #environmentallyfriendly

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You can have both nature and aesthetics! Some more eco-friendly lawn-care tips! #lawns
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September 22, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Has the UN really given up on stopping climate change? Are we really going to pass the 1.5 degrees C threshold? If so, what does that mean? And is there still hope for the future?

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming

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Doomed or Determined? Did the UN REALLY give up on stopping climate change? #climatechange
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September 21, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Every time we get a bad winter, people start asking if climate change is 'real'. The answer is yes, it is. And there are a lot of complex reasons why we may continue to get extreme winters.

#climatechange #ecosystem #polarvortex #climatecrisis #frogs #greenhousegases

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The End of Winter? - Why we still see extreme winters despite climate change #climatechange
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September 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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Feeding birds can bring great joy, and can help increase populations of certain species. But it can also help spread some deadly diseases!

#birds #gardenbirds #dailydoseofnature #birdwatching #ecology #habitat #biodiversity

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How feeding garden birds can spread disease #dailydoseofnature
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September 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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🦇 Five reasons why you should come to our 'Bats and Woodland Management Course'!

This is a great course for anyone involved in looking after a woodland. Takes place on 13 October at Great Windsor Park.

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September 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Northern Elephant Seals have made a remarkable comeback, from only around 150 individuals in one isolated location, to vigorously growing colonies!

#conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish #oceanwaves

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The seal of approval! Northern Elephant Seals' incredible journey back from the brink of extinction
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September 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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There are so many threats to pollinators right now, it's no wonder that they've declined. Here I take you through some of the primary threats to pollinators!

#buglife #insects#dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly #pollinators

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WHY are pollinators in so much danger? #dailydoseofnature
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September 17, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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Nuclear power isn't the only energy tech that has seen major disasters, and whenever they happen, these catastrophes' influence ripple forward in time.

#nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy

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The legacy of catastrophe - a shadow cast over energy production
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September 16, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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A quick look at some of the ways you can make your lawn a little more environmentally green, not just visually green!

#lawns #ecology #habitats #gardening #ecogardening #environmentallyfriendly

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How to turn green desert into green bonanza! #lawns #ecology
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September 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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How much wind power are we using right now? Who uses the most? Is it a danger to bats and birds? What effect does it have on the seabed? And how recyclable is it?

#greenenergy #windpower #marinelife #renewableenergy #windturbine #birds #bats #oceanfloor #cleanenergy

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Turbine Titbits - Four of your pressing wind turbine questions answered! #greenenergy
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September 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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Timeline cleanse. Okay, it's just a donkey with a rubber chicken.
September 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Plants need CO2, so is the rising CO2 from climate change GOOD for plants? This short explores the surprisingly complex topic!

#climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases

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Is rising CO2 good for plants? #climatechange
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September 13, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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A lot of us feed birds in our garden, but how does this affect biodiversity? Are some birds winners and others losers, at the bird table?

#birds #gardenbirds #dailydoseofnature #birdwatching #ecology #habitat #biodiversityconservation

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Food for thought - How feeding birds affects biodiversity #dailydoseofnature
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September 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM