Tom McAndrew
@tommcandrew.bsky.social
FRGS | MCCT | CGeog | Head of Humanities | Experienced Educator | Global Citizen | Fan of History
Amazing mangroves - let’s protect them, they’re too many reasons not to!
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October 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Amazing mangroves - let’s protect them, they’re too many reasons not to!
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Great spending time diving and learning more about coral reef ecology in the Wakatobi Marine Reserve ! 🪸 🐠
June 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Great spending time diving and learning more about coral reef ecology in the Wakatobi Marine Reserve ! 🪸 🐠
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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...
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April 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Atoll formation - not a straightforward topic for us geographers!
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Heartbreaking to see the news coming out of Myanmar 🇲🇲
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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An amazing land with amazing people, going through multiple afflictions.
Here is an explainer of the Sagaing Fault, the major culprit of the earthquakes:
www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-sag...
The Sagaing Fault and Myanmar’s Earthquake History
A Land on the MoveIn the heart of Southeast Asia, Myanmar’s landscape tells a story of deep and constant motion. Beneath the surface, immense geological forces are at work—grinding, shifting, and occa...
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March 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Heartbreaking to see the news coming out of Myanmar 🇲🇲
An amazing land with amazing people, going through multiple afflictions.
Here is an explainer of the Sagaing Fault, the major culprit of the earthquakes:
www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-sag...
An amazing land with amazing people, going through multiple afflictions.
Here is an explainer of the Sagaing Fault, the major culprit of the earthquakes:
www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-sag...
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 company’s plans
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March 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Mining vs way of life. Which one will win? Which one should win?
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www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Coral reefs - can’t 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 ...
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March 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Coral reefs - can’t fail to love these amazing ecosystems!
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100% agree. I’m so glad Churchill wasn’t humiliated in such a way by Roosevelt in the early 1940s when our country was on its knees. I’m thankful US has been governed by greater men. Should we and is it possible to ween ourselves off the US?
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‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row
The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said ‘the free world needs a new leader’ and that it was up to Europeans to take this challenge
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March 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
100% agree. I’m so glad Churchill wasn’t humiliated in such a way by Roosevelt in the early 1940s when our country was on its knees. I’m thankful US has been governed by greater men. Should we and is it possible to ween ourselves off the US?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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Climate change isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a global challenge we can’t ignore. In my article, I explore the science behind it, its effects, and a word on the future. Ready to learn more? Let’s 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 • ...
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February 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Climate change isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a global challenge we can’t ignore. In my article, I explore the science behind it, its effects, and a word on the future. Ready to learn more? Let’s tackle this issue together.
www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-cli...
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Great visualisation of future population trends based on migration in Europe
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Europe’s population crisis: see how your country compares – visualised
How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic reality
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February 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Great visualisation of future population trends based on migration in Europe
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From the whimsical architecture of Gaudí 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...
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February 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
From the whimsical architecture of Gaudí 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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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...
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February 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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.
www.trtomsgeoinsights.com/post/the-wor...
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Superabundance - a book review. How abundant are our resources? Will efficiency continue to rise with human innovation? Are human’s 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? Let’s c...
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February 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Superabundance - a book review. How abundant are our resources? Will efficiency continue to rise with human innovation? Are human’s brainpower the greatest resource of all?
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ground.news/article/trum... An extra star on the United States flag?
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.
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February 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
ground.news/article/trum... An extra star on the United States flag?
Transition further and faster to renewables makes a lot of sense, not just for climate change reasons! Some believe we already passed Peak Oil…
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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 ...
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January 19, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Transition further and faster to renewables makes a lot of sense, not just for climate change reasons! Some believe we already passed Peak Oil…
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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...
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January 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Wildfires - what does the future hold and what lessons can we learn from previous events?
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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.
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.
January 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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.
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.