Best West Nottingham Academy Podcasts (2025)

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The World Won't Wait: Conversations on Climate Change

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Right now, the world has already lost 27% of its coral reefs, sea-level rise is stripping us of miles of coastlines, 60% of species have been lost since 1970, and the last 5 years have been the hottest on record. By 2030, when current WNA students are anywhere between 24 and 30 years old, the United Nations IPCC reports that the globe will have warmed by at least 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) over preindustrial temperatures, commensurately increasing the risk and frequency of extreme drought ...

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What Do You Think You Know? 22:00

5+ y ago22:00

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This episode centers on our newest community members, our freshmen. In this episode, freshmen class members and new faculty members, Ms. Adams and Mr. Melchior, talk with Dr. Kennedy about their perceptions of climate change and how they have evolved since coming to WNA.

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Climate Justice 35:22

6y ago35:22

35:22

We know that climate change disproportionately impacts poorer communities and communities of color. On this podcast WNA faculty and students discuss how and why this is happening and what we need to do about it.

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Those Who Can, Teach Climate Change 38:18

6y ago38:18

38:18

WNA Faculty dig deep into how this huge challenge impacts what and how we teach. As educators, what are the most effective ways to address this overarching environmental challenge with our students?

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Climate Change in 140 Characters 31:55

6y ago31:55

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How do social media platforms help with or detract from solutions to this biggest challenge of our generation? WNA students and faculty dialogue about how social media platforms influence conversations about climate change.