Going Global Edexcel Geography Year 12

"For more than 30 years, China has upheld a strict one-child policy. And despite the country's growing prosperity, novelist Ma Jian discovered that ruthless squads still brutally enforce the law with vast fines - and compulsory sterilisations and abortions"

Associated British Foods accused of Zambia tax avoidance after sending massive profits abroad

"What kills people around the world - and how does it vary by country? The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation have published their latest report in to the global burden of disease today and alongside the release have launched a range of visualisations showing how the data breaks down by country. Explore one of the new interactives below and see how causes of death have changed over time. Use the drop down menu to view data by a specific country and to change indicator"

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"Economic benefits countered by environmental damage and fears over lopsided nature of trade relations with Beijing"

"People in the UK now fit into seven social classes, a major survey conduct"

Launched April 24, 2013 The United Kingdom Peace Index (UKPI) has found that the UK is 11 per cent more peaceful than it was a decade ago. Produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the UKPI is the first measure of peacefulness across the UK.

"The map shows the touch-ins (going into the network) and touch-outs (leaving the network) of Oyster cards at London's tube and train stations, including a few beyond the Greater London boundary which still accept . As the animation moves forwards in 10-minute intervals during the typical weekday, the balance between touch-ins and touch-outs is shown by a colour scale. Red indicates the great majority of taps are touch-ins, and green indicates mainly touch-outs. White is the "neutral" colour, indicating that roughly as many people are entering the network as leaving it, at that period in time."

On Wednesday 24 April 2013 a building complex collapsed on the outskirts of Dhaka in Bangladesh. The building was home to a large garment factory making clothes for western retailers such as Primark.

"Death rates soar above the national averages in small communities near industrial and chemical plants in China. Roll over the dark green circles …"

"Millions of people are starving, despite the world producing more than enough to feed everyone. What can we do about it?"

"Survey suggests effective management means levels are increasing - but stocks won't be sustainable for at least a year"

Go to the site and download the E Atlas well worth a look some really intersting maps and its FREE !!!

Spend 3 minute swatching this beautiful time laspe fil of Barcelona

Another FREE book. Go to the site submit your email address and you will receive the book. It is very good

"Climate CHIP is a non-profit website supported by charitable grants from organizations and individuals concerned about local and global threats to human health and society from climate change. We aim to provide a range of information and resources about heat stress and other health impacts of climate change." Good INTERACTIVE tools here