Calling all 16-19 year old’s – You me and the climate!

 

Have you got an interest in climate change? Are you interested in making a difference in our local community? Would you like to stand out above other candidates when it comes to university of job applications?

If the answer is yes, then applying to become a National Trust Climateer maybe for you! You, me and the climate is a program run by the National Trust that is looking for 16-19 year olds to lead on climate change projects in the community. This community could be where you live, or within the school community. Being a part of such a program would make your CV stand out against other people of your age, whilst also allowing you to make an impact on your school.

The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd February.

Go directly to the You, me and the climate website for more details and information on how to apply. If you would like any help with your application then please come and see me (Mr Barlow) and I will do all I can to help.

‘Carbon cost’ of Google revealed

 Two search requests on the internet website Google produce “as much carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle”, according to a Harvard University academic.

This report on the BBC News website investigates the idea that for every Google search performed on a desktop computer, about 7g of CO2 is produced. Google however, debates this figure and states that the true figure is 0.2g. The production of CO2 is predominantly through use of electricity by a computer, plus the energy needed to run Google’s large data centres.