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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. www.youtube.com/@DrElinorTuffnell

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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 14h
Pollinators are in very real danger right now. So here are some handy tips on how you can help them out! #insects #buglife #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly #dailydoseofnature #pollinators youtube.com/shorts/fC9g6...
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Bee a friend to nature! How to help pollinators #dailydoseofnature
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Here we look at a number of energy technologies, from fossil fuels, to renewable energy, and nuclear power. Which one is cleanest? Probably not your first thought! #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy youtube.com/shorts/1p2L3...
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Which energy source is the cleanest? The answer will (probably) surprise you!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We're on track to overshoot 1.5°C of warming soon, so what happens next? The UN report lays out a pathway, and this shot goes over the plan! #climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #globalwarming youtube.com/shorts/ViT6z...
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Overshooting 1.5°C - What do we do now? #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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 youtu.be/6fq6KuiBi5E?...
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A bit of a mouthful: Is being vegan REALLY better for the planet?
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/-qbv2...
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They are shrinking the frogs!!! - Another weird effect of climate change #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/M8xU0...
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How to make a splash in marine conservation - What conservation success stories have in common
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/swjy2...
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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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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/Hm074...
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At what price? Is nuclear power actually cheap? And how fast can you build it?
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/GlUp-...
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We're going to exceed 1.5°C, is it time to panic? #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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 youtu.be/yeyypvkIsYQ?...
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Can blue carbon save the blue planet? - Geoengineering: Coastal Blue Carbon #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It sounds ridiculous, but climate change is actually triggering more earthquakes and may trigger more volcanic erruptions! #climatechange #ecosystem #climatecrisis #greenhousegases #volcano #earthquake youtube.com/shorts/vs_9j...
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The earth-shattering side effects of climate change! #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/x-HKx...
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Yes, it's natural, but so is disease. PLEASE clean your bird feeders often!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/FCgZo...
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The Policy Pen is mightier than the Swordfish. Which is why the swordfish is returning
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/NOBvq...
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Is the grass always greener? Eco-friendly alternatives to lawns #nature #lawn
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/yJLXC...
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The biggest hurdle for nuclear power? The fear!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Want a garden that resists drought AND attracts wildlife? Eco-friendly lawn care has you covered! #lawns #history #ecology #habitats #gardening #ecogardening #environmentallyfriendly youtube.com/shorts/8j0a7...
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You can have both nature and aesthetics! Some more eco-friendly lawn-care tips! #lawns
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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 youtu.be/cCx52eIpBxg?...
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Doomed or Determined? Did the UN REALLY give up on stopping climate change? #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/HC3aj...
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The End of Winter? - Why we still see extreme winters despite climate change #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/OWVXF...
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How feeding garden birds can spread disease #dailydoseofnature
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🦇 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. More information and to book: www.bats.org.uk/our-work/tra...
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/OwtQ5...
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The seal of approval! Northern Elephant Seals' incredible journey back from the brink of extinction
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/5iVY7...
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WHY are pollinators in so much danger? #dailydoseofnature
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/wiApi...
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The legacy of catastrophe - a shadow cast over energy production
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/yP2W5...
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How to turn green desert into green bonanza! #lawns #ecology
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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 youtu.be/yNKXdEpUKD8?...
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Turbine Titbits - Four of your pressing wind turbine questions answered! #greenenergy
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Mr. Blabalino 🇳🇴🇺🇸💙 @blabalino.com · 13/09/2026
Timeline cleanse. Okay, it's just a donkey with a rubber chicken.
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/qfb1j...
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Is rising CO2 good for plants? #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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 youtube.com/shorts/pO8I9...
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Food for thought - How feeding birds affects biodiversity #dailydoseofnature
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Humpback Whale came dangerously close to extinction following commercial whaling. Find out how close they came, how well they recovered, and what steps were taken to save them! #conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish youtube.com/shorts/xI-I2...
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The Humpback's Comeback! How one of our favourite whales swam back from the brink of extinction
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Pollinators are vital for not just the ecosystem generally, but for our own food security. Without them, we will suffer. #buglife #insects #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly #dailydoseofnature #pollinators youtube.com/shorts/S2ndB...
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Without them, we starve! - The vital roles pollinators play in our world! #dailydoseofnature
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Lets have a look at the statistics, to see which power source is the safest statistically. I'd say 'the answer will surprise you' but you already read the video's title! #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy youtube.com/shorts/tbMYz...
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Wait, what do you MEAN? Nuclear power really IS the safest energy?!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How can something so green and beautiful, be such a wasteland for wildlife? Come with me as I explore the green deserts in our gardens! #lawns #ecology #habitats #gardening #ecogardening #environmentallyfriendly youtube.com/shorts/_Ey8J...
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The beautiful, lush green... desert.... - ecological impacts of lawns #lawns #ecology
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Climate change has a lot of complex, nuanced, and often counter-intuitive effects. This video takes you through 4 of them. It explains what these effects are, and how they happen. #climatechange #ecosystem #polarvortex #climatecrisis #frogs youtu.be/s96V6Cs0ubs?...
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Shrinking frogs?! - 4 Surprising effects of Climate Change you (probably) never heard of!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
There are pros and cons to feeding garden birds, so lets look at a few of the advantages! #birds #gardenbirds #dailydoseofnature #birdwatching #ecology #habitat #biodiversity youtube.com/shorts/qOplj...
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Tweeting for treats! What are the benefits to feeding birds? #dailydoseofnature
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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ivy flowers can attract a wide range of insect visitors, and are one of the target species for our #pollinator FIT Count surveys - plenty of opportunity to carry out a ten-minute count before the end of September! ukpoms.org.uk/fit-counts and see the PDF quick guide at ukpoms.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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FIT Counts: help us monitor pollinators | PoMS
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Once hunted to near extinction, the Green Sea Turtle is now off the endangered list. Learn their incredible story here! #conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #seaturtles #seals #oceanwaves youtube.com/shorts/gqytz...
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No longer endangered! - How the Green Sea Turtle swam back from the brink of extinction
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
There is more to pollination than the fan favourites! Aside from bees and butterflies, there are moths, hoverflies, beetles, bats, and even canines! #buglife #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly #pollinators youtube.com/shorts/pcJLR...
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Beyond bees and butterflies - The surprising world of pollinators!
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
As nuclear power's share of the energy mix falls, can renewables pick up the slack? Has fossil fuel's share changed much? #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy youtube.com/shorts/yGTcW...
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Nuclear power's share is falling faster than renewables can replace it, is this a good or bad thing?
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How did lawns go from the preserve of the ultra wealthy, to something nearly every garden has? Follow the tail of status symbol and beauty! #lawns #history youtube.com/shorts/KC887...
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From the ultra-wealthy, to everyday necessity - A brief history of lawns! #lawns #history
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It's easy to get despondent about the state of conservation, but it's not all doom and gloom! Here I'm covering four marine conservation success stories. #conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish #oceanwaves youtu.be/UcxAXIXiCco?...
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Swimming away from extinction! - Four marine conservation success stories to give you hope
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I misread that and thought the Pip was named Hugh Clark! Such an adorable and wonderful photo!
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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Want to help us win £1,000? All you have to do is nominate the Bat Conservation Trust here: movementforgood.com/draws/1000/?... All you have to do is add your contact details. Please share widely. As a thank you, here is a cute photo of a common pipistrelle (c) Hugh Clark
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Wondering what a nearby solar installation might do to your house prices or the local economy? Well this video may surprise you! #renewableenergy #greenenergy #solarpower #solar #solarenergy youtube.com/shorts/2wOF4...
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Solar installations will do WHAT to house prices? #Solar #solareenergy #renewableenergy
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If we were to go ahead with Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), what compounds could we use? What does the ideal compound need to make this work? #geoengineering #climatechange #atmosphere #stratosphere youtube.com/shorts/8giXy...
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Diamonds in the sky? What could we inject into the stratosphere to reverse climate change?
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Wildfires are becoming more common, and more severe. And once again, our old enemy climate change, is very much to blame! #wildfire #wildfires #wildfireprevention #wildfirepreparedness #moorland #wildlife #climatechange youtube.com/shorts/f3fvG...
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Yet another way Climate Change is screwing us over! #Wildfires #climatechange
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
There is an ongoing insect apocalypse, but we're not helpless! Here are a selection of ways we can all help protect these vital creatures. #insects #buglife #insects #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly youtube.com/shorts/VG-NQ...
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Insects are disappearing, here's how we save them! #buglife
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
What percentage of British 'wild' fires actually are? You might be surprised! Watch this short to learn the leading causes of wildfires, and how to prevent them. #wildfire #wildfires #wildfireprevention #wildfirepreparedness #moorland #wildlife youtube.com/shorts/hYFuZ...
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It's not natural! 'Wildfires' are increasingly not 'wild' at all! #wildfires
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Wondering why the bees and butterflies are disappearing? This short covers the many causes of the insect apocalypse! #insects #buglife #insects #insectfacts #dailydoseofnature #ecosystemservices #ecosystem #butterfly #beetle #dragonfly youtube.com/shorts/od3TK...
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Who killed the butterflies? - Exploring the causes of the insect apocalypse! #buglife
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Have you heard claims that nuclear is the cleanest energy? Or that its cheapest? Do you want to know the details? Is it really cheap, safe, or clean? #nuclearpower #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #netzero #decarbonisation #lowcarbon #energy youtu.be/E1Mf6okHIhI?...
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Glowing green? How 'green' is nuclear power, and is it really a useful tool for net zero?
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Environmental Science with Dr Elinor Tuffnell @drerrapel.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
What effect doe renewable energy sources such as solar, have on energy prices? Why might they make them go up? And how might they lower them? #solarpower #solar #solarenergy #solarpanels #greenenergy #renewableenergy youtube.com/shorts/R5qGz...
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Will solar power make energy bills go up? #solar #solarpower
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