Tom McAndrew
@tommcandrew.bsky.social
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FRGS | MCCT | CGeog | Head of Humanities | Experienced Educator | Global Citizen | Fan of History
Amazing mangroves - letâs protect them, theyâre too many reasons not to!
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A population update, enjoy!
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The Worldâs Population Now - and where itâs heading!
Youâve probably heard the headline numbers: there are roughly eight billion people on Earth, the world keeps growing, but not everywhere at the same speed. Thatâs the short story - the longer, more in...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-world-s-population-now-and-where-it-s-heading
4 months ago
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Great spending time diving and learning more about coral reef ecology in the Wakatobi Marine Reserve ! 𪸠đ
8 months ago
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Michael E. Mann
9 months ago
#TheTruthIsBadEnough
#ClimateCrisis
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Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten
Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv1evn2p2vo
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Threats to coral reefs
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Threats and Impacts of Coral Reef loss and destruction - Coral Reefs Part 4
Threats to coral reefs can be natural or anthropogenic. Although the natural threats are outlined below, the main focus of this article will be the anthropogenic threats. Natural Threats to Coral Reef...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/threats-and-impacts-of-coral-reef-loss-and-destruction
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Atoll formation - not a straightforward topic for us geographers!
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Theories of Atoll Formation - Coral Reefs Part 3
Source: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Darwins-subsidence-theory-of-atoll-formation-showing-the-classical-diagrammatic_fig1_257143897 Atolls have always fascinated me. Their stunning beauty is am...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/theories-of-atoll-formation-coral-reefs-part-3
10 months ago
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A good write up on the post-quake situation in Myanmar đ˛đ˛
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Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The juntaâs poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/05/myanmar-earthquake-rebuild-junta-civil-war
11 months ago
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Heartbreaking to see the news coming out of Myanmar đ˛đ˛ An amazing land with amazing people, going through multiple afflictions. Here is an explainer of the Sagaing Fault, the major culprit of the earthquakes:
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The Sagaing Fault and Myanmarâs Earthquake History
A Land on the MoveIn the heart of Southeast Asia, Myanmarâs landscape tells a story of deep and constant motion. Beneath the surface, immense geological forces are at workâgrinding, shifting, and occa...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-sagaing-fault-and-myanmar-s-earthquake-history
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Mining vs way of life. Which one will win? Which one should win?
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Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life
As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining companyâs plans
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/mar/20/greenland-australian-mining-company
11 months ago
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More about coral reefs!
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Coral Reefs - Part 2: Fringing Reefs, Barrier Reefs, Atolls, and Patch Reefs
Please note - this article is an ideal starting point for geography A-Level students. A more in-depth look at Atoll formation is included in Part 3 of this series.Coral reefs are among the most divers...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/coral-reefs-part-2-fringing-reefs-barrier-reefs-atolls-and-patch-reefs
11 months ago
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Coral reefs - canât fail to love these amazing ecosystems!
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Coral Reefs - Part 1: Location, Characteristics and Development of Coral
Source: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/climate-change/vanishing-corals-nasa-data-helps-track-coral-reefs/ Coral reefs are among the most remarkable ecosystems on Earth. Known for their vibrant beauty ...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/coral-reefs-part-1-location-characteristics-and-development-of-coral
12 months ago
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Jon Cooper
12 months ago
Pass it on.
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100% agree. Iâm so glad Churchill wasnât humiliated in such a way by Roosevelt in the early 1940s when our country was on its knees. Iâm thankful US has been governed by greater men. Should we and is it possible to ween ourselves off the US?
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âFree world needs a new leaderâ, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said âthe free world needs a new leaderâ and that it was up to Europeans to take this challenge
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/28/european-leaders-throw-support-behind-zelenskyy-after-heated-trump-meeting
12 months ago
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A tragic side to migration to UK
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Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN
Data from UN agencyâs Missing Migrants Project should serve as âwake-up callâ, say officials
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/25/record-number-of-children-died-crossing-channel-last-year-says-un
12 months ago
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Climate change isnât just a buzzword â itâs a global challenge we canât ignore. In my article, I explore the science behind it, its effects, and a word on the future. Ready to learn more? Letâs tackle this issue together.
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The Climate is Changing
An article about Climate Change, for students of geography. A one-stop shop for the evidence, the causes and effects. Source: https://berkeleyearth.org/global-temperature-report-for-2023/ Takeaways ⢠...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-climate-is-changing
about 1 year ago
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Great visualisation of future population trends based on migration in Europe
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Europeâs population crisis: see how your country compares â visualised
How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic reality
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/feb/18/europes-population-crisis-see-how-your-country-compares-visualised
about 1 year ago
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From the whimsical architecture of GaudĂ to the vibrant energy of La Rambla, Barcelona beckons travelers with a blend of rich history, cultural innovation, and sun-kissed Mediterranean charm. But to what extent are locals fed up of visitors?
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Overtourism and Antagonism in Barcelona
Spain has rebounded spectacularly from the days of the Covid pandemic. In 2022, it experienced a 130% post-pandemic jump in tourism to reach 71.7 million tourist arrivals and in 2023 it reached a reco...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/overtourism-and-antagonism-in-barcelona
about 1 year ago
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With WTO in the news a lot at the moment, a 2025 explainer could help us understand this organisation and what it is going through including challenges for the future.
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The World Trade Organisation: A 2025 Explainer
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is an international body that plays a crucial role in the global economy. For students studying geography, understanding the WTO provides insight into global trade s...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-world-trade-organisation-a-2025-explainer
about 1 year ago
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Superabundance - a book review. How abundant are our resources? Will efficiency continue to rise with human innovation? Are humanâs brainpower the greatest resource of all?
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Superabundance - what is this?
Superabundance is a very large amount of something, normally above and beyond what is needed. When we are often led to believe that resources are scarce - in what context may we use this term? Letâs c...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/superabundance-what-is-this
about 1 year ago
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An extra star on the United States flag?
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Ground News - Trump's Expansionist 'Donroe Doctrine' Redefines US Foreign Policy
Trump's territorial ambitions, including Greenland and the Panama Canal, challenge global norms and intensify tensions with allies and rivals.
https://ground.news/article/trumps-expansionist-donroe-doctrine-redefines-us-foreign-policy_d36712?utm_source=mobile-app
about 1 year ago
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Beautiful coastal Jeju! How were parts of formed?
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Coastal Erosional Features of Jeju Island
Suitable for A Level, IB, IGCSE, GCSE students and teachers of GeographyThe Oedologae Sea Stack is a great example of a coastal erosional feature. It isapproximately 20 metres high and the pillar circ...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/coastal-erosional-features-of-jeju-island
about 1 year ago
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Ouch! Thatâs a large area gone in the last year.
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Brazil fires consumed wilderness area larger than Italy in 2024 â report
New report says more than 30m hectares burned, 79% more than in 2023, after country saw worst drought on record
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/21/brazil-fires-drought
about 1 year ago
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Transition further and faster to renewables makes a lot of sense, not just for climate change reasons! Some believe we already passed Peak OilâŚ
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Exploring the World of Energy Part 4: Abundance (or not) of Fossil Fuels
According to some sources, we have only 43 years, 202 days of oil supply left from the time I write this article. This is not counting yet to be discovered reserves that surely exist and improvements ...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/exploring-the-world-of-energy-part-4-abundance-or-not-of-fossil-fuels
about 1 year ago
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Wildfires - what does the future hold and what lessons can we learn from previous events?
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The Geography of Wildfires: Causes, Prevention, and Management
Wildfires are among the most destructive natural phenomena on Earth, capable of reshaping landscapes, disrupting ecosystems, and endangering human lives. As the global climate changes and human activi...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-geography-of-wildfires-causes-prevention-and-management
about 1 year ago
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Ed Hawkins
about 1 year ago
What will the future of the warming stripes be? 2024 could be the start of a stabilisation of global temperatures, or it might appear to be a cool year. Which one of these stories becomes reality depends on our choices today, and every day until then. We are likely to regret not acting sooner.
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How fast can we transition away from fossil fuels? It needs to happen responsibly without pushing too many people into energy poverty. A true balancing act for governments around the world.
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Exploring the World of Energy Part 3: Fossil Future�
One of those truths, which is hard to accept for me, is that we absolutely depend on fossil fuels at the moment.
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/fossil-future
about 1 year ago
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Taking knowledge of fossil fuels deeper - great article for all to update understanding of them. We need to know the nature of the beast so to say, if we to tackle they use for energy production.
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Exploring the World of Energy: Part 2
Suitable for A Level, IB, IGCSE, GCSE students and teachers of GeographyIn Part 1, I looked at the importance of energy and how economic and human development depends on it. We need it to lift the remaining 770 million people in extreme poverty (Level 1) to Level 2 and beyond. We need it to lift the people currently in Levels 2 and 3 to Level 4. If people living at Level 4 at the moment want to keep living their lives with high life expectancies and great access to educational opportunities and
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/exploring-the-world-of-energy-part-2
about 1 year ago
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Happy New Year! May 2025 bring further strides in human progress and more action towards limiting the damage to this awesome planet of ours! đđť
about 1 year ago
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Energy - whatâs it all about? A great starter article!
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Exploring the World of Energy: Part 1
Suitable for A Level, IB, IGCSE, GCSE students and teachers of GeographyIâm producing a series of blog posts about energy. I think it is very important to understand its importance because once we hav...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/part-1-energy
about 1 year ago
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Who would have thought the largest waterfall in the world is actually underwater?
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The Denmark Strait Overflow: The World's Highest Waterfall (underwater) and a Crucial Component of the Ocean Conveyor Belt
I have recently taken a much larger interest in oceanography and and how this discipline can help us to understand the planet and its systems better. While digesting 'The Blue Machine: How the Ocean S...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-denmark-strait-overflow-the-world-s-highest-waterfall-underwater-and-a-crucial-component-of-t
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The interesting connection between geography and politics!
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Geography & American politics: Cotton, Coal and Cities
Article aimed at a 16-18 year old readership and great for teacher's to use to fuel discussion and debate. Geography has profoundly shaped American politics, affecting everything from economic policie...
https://www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/geography-s-influence-on-american-politics-up-to-and-including-the-2024-election-cotton-coal-and-c
about 1 year ago
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