[SGRupdate] News from SGR – February 2021

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

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News from Scientists for Global Responsibility – February 2021

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1. The carbon footprint of the EU's military sectors - launch of new SGR report
2. Military v climate spending - upcoming SGR presentation
3. Scientists welcome entry into force of nuclear weapons ban treaty
4. Science4Society Week 2021
4a. Family science workshops - Climate kitchen/ Make your own handwash
4b. Influence and change - S4S competition
4c. S4S downloadable STEM education resources


1.  The carbon footprint of the EU's military sectors

We will be launching a new report examining the carbon footprint of the
military sectors within the European Union. Authors, Stuart Parkinson, SGR,
and Linsey Cottrell, CEOBS, will summarise the key findings. The study was
commissioned by The Left group in the European Parliament.

The webinar will take place online on Tuesday 23 February; 11.00 GMT

For more details and to register, see:
https://www.sgr.org.uk/events/carbon-footprint-eu-military-sectors


2. Military v climate spending - upcoming SGR presentation

In November 2020, the UK government announced a huge increase in military
spending, a modest increase in climate change spending, and an enormous cut to
the overseas aid budget. Dr Stuart Parkinson, SGR, looks at the implications
for Britain's effort to tackle the climate crisis.

Presentation at a webinar on the UK military budget and alternative spending
options.

Monday 22nd February; 16.00 GMT

For more details and to register, see:
https://www.sgr.org.uk/events/military-v-climate-spending


3. Scientists welcome entry into force of nuclear weapons ban treaty

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) welcomes the entry into force of
the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on 22nd January.

Read media release:
https://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/scientists-welcome-entry-force-nuclear-weapons-ban-treaty


4. Science4Society Week 2021 (6 - 14 March)

S4S Week provides free STEM activities and teaching materials - without
funding from the fossil fuel or arms industries.

4a. Family science workshops - Climate kitchen/ Make your own handwash

Bryony Maskell, SGR, is running two online workshops at the Malvern Festival
of Ideas:

- Do you know the environmental impact of washing your hands?
  (including making your own handwash!)
  Saturday 6 March; 12.00 GMT

- Climate Kitchen! Do you know the impact of your diet?
  Saturday 6 March; 14:00 GMT

For more details and to register, see:
https://www.sgr.org.uk/events/family-science-workshops-climate-kitchen-make-your-own-handwash

4b. Influence and change - S4S competition

Be like Greta, write a letter! Use your scientific knowledge of environmental
issues to write a letter to someone in influence.

Deadline: 26 February

For more details and to enter, see:
https://www.s4s.org.uk/

4c. Science4Society downloadable teaching resources

Over 50 free downloadable educational resources on science and teachnology
issues, including climate, health, food, peace and much more!

For more details, see:
https://www.s4s.org.uk/



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