{"id":10777,"date":"2020-04-22T16:31:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T15:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fippennynews.co.uk\/?p=10777"},"modified":"2020-04-22T16:31:11","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T15:31:11","slug":"earth-day-at-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fippennynews.co.uk\/?p=10777","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day at 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postbody\">\n<p><strong><em>Ed:<\/em><\/strong> If you&#8217;re at a &#8216;lockdown loose end&#8217; you might want to take the opportunity to study a short course. This one caught my attention. Future Learn is well worth a look &#8211; and many of the courses are free!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10776 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fippennynews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/2020\/04\/EarthDay.jpg?resize=300%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fippennynews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/2020\/04\/EarthDay.jpg?resize=300%2C107&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fippennynews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/news\/2020\/04\/EarthDay.jpg?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earth Day has never been more important this year. Due to COVID-19, we\u2019ve been given a brief insight into what a low-carbon future could look like due to lockdown being implemented across the globe. Now is the time to learn more about sustainability and learn what part you can play in tackling climate change with online courses made by top universities and institutions.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re proud to partner with the University of Michigan, where Earth day originated 50 years ago. You can learn about the past, present and <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h2\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3dtxuqHH5j51sIYzGVCM6a1jQeyTt20KuFMhYeDZMEDk7kEh5DSKtbGFm7Af7pCMSYLWl3vMgOLkWxB9vuPu67hObmel2xcGdzXR9hGAnM-2FjFutE1RG5J2umEjxAIKMagzUHgN5B-2BaIwjGDwA-2BUL4tCjby6wFf25bNWqCa-2FgJGzMnqTXJOY6twwGGRNx7-2B0Ro9f-2FyvBfYFXaYxb2qkGeDC-2FSoJd0n4uw0mjoB8-2FGSwa5g-3D-3D\/zUej\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">future of Earth Day at 50<\/a> on their free online course, featuring an expert team of guest educators. <\/p>\n<p>Get further inspiration to take action against climate change this Earth Day with our collection of online courses on <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h3\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3eIWmYcw-2BWi6IYoKKZR0ApGLs1sIIuYsufsutz1o-2BtUOGkGFyHV7cNWfGlA6YKb9Bl8Eob-2BlSpHiQ-2BgcU2uyHQdr4f5m0dgJQe87WBxnvWAhtWxJZpcpGk5-2FWVefvMal6Mo7vNg4sUGAH9-2F9mdI7TfiEnpkzXzemFd0jiuWLLnO-2FpP8suQeCcZFju3Xh6SH-2BLrNy7PnWWHH7lxWvAv6-2FC2dq3-2B6F7xcZDfGcJpp7jPD3I7kbBbdeqdxSmwY9IUwuSPkGEBr8CAYCUusl32Z1-2F6x\/Dlv4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reducing your environmental impact<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h4\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3eIWmYcw-2BWi6IYoKKZR0ApGsiP07ezHrS5S-2B4HiZcR50HDGXMkXpln1KiiZCzCU28e-2Fr5ACe8JuxM5cQlWtygZMZKpYVp-2B9r770ixkKBCaodpqu0L-2Bl7Pv0-2BUj51hqAe4QbfAs8G3XxrfMOawwoCPAqf267yoS3M2rJj4p-2BSX-2Bdtbco02Fv4wXL-2FiSvz9wHRHTqh285Na8AET-2FWzPT13JGzIkAlAvqjCfN3uBMtgaOEyDRTI7Jxv4ga6qIMXMHGy7s-3D\/vKuq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">saving the world<\/a>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>new <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h5\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3ejg7rJYqtQdagVxqrv87ul-2BKdOn1q4ZIZx-2BhX7L-2FVQLNgATNN8o-2BDcZJYdve9NlbaDO4aZanVxkFjFVVfujB0kqnJxpSht4HJAUx8NUH0oPmw31dfQZSpKQBTo-2BBSMgfuPJS00cOECrnFwP2p9mDG0RLA0R92GqW15T-2BeUcwy9kQAGsPtJO1KltRrpMEPZD3TwykNtWpR9ob2fhEMXVBD4Ymsll5tWs6DKg9kOS-2B1TCg-3D-3D\/Oc3V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Energy Technologies and Sustainable Development<\/a> with Grenoble Ecole de Management<\/li>\n<li>learn about the <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h6\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3eKc0chzh16RKXMWeZgECUEnZxmqui8h2JPcf-2FZIDdrf4B-2BEAA5I6mxJu6kgjbiS3ozUuecI4bWvUmsr1YoLDZqS2SbyZnzKKyijvFKLzGcPY1EPPZEE-2BMFMR-2BKqKAvg9IemeUKGUeUGK-2F-2Bdou5ra4LSmAO-2BrLi2TevD8-2Fq-2Fn-2Fy6RVlbimlJp4l-2BgPKFFNO4ZjUSexXrmeEAzsZ6IwWejwlFSCfFLHEIZItZhWU4NQx259nLY1GBRSbNpQ6a1F0-2BNUISXG7U9I5-2FPbnVkE-2BmdO2\/zBRd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tipping Points of Climate Change and Society<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h7\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3flMhLdJXUZARjqxepA2jV4keYvmLaOg9ABQ01eW9wCmpk-2BPqKofFSSnIWoj0Gw6JnAyYBpFbxFFBxuUjV-2FUDm5ZkxAM0s1yt3ZqvIY0WGcfaUxodnIH-2BrqfEopmnKdB8MwM2FXoZsSJUuk-2FZWyGiP1SZ3Tt-2BMP7psPzvGXO8ovEjs7GxsFn7pGsIq532gdA-2FENjBHDFiMNpWzR-2BqVEpKbwQGGdO4812JDVY2SU-2B7jHUKMCoQGDqlsWp623bF9B6Ok-3D\/9c0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Science and Solutions<\/a> with Exeter University<\/li>\n<li>explore the fashion industry\u2019s impact on people and the planet, with Fashion Revolutions\u2019 course <a href=\"http:\/\/email.futurelearn.com\/mps2\/c\/FwE\/SYoMAA\/t.315\/eA3-ZQvnRn6JzoA2yhIW8w\/h8\/wl4AlRrr3ehWYr0LaiDsrNWzMr6j-2FbUN-2F3xHonQ0X3eZd6FQ-2BqDm3-2FPUYLgqtbsjK8YvPpnKhJ-2BEYo4RlJV4EO5ReXhsoU2G4P7l-2F3cGuSvBlksjYpjEJZ9Z-2F5jEwMhcVcLkKexuTPMVcE0fBX0IRI2e1YqKSiolfeKKGIHINisV6-2BcaGy1duYsZT7CNdURPEM7eWoGODqxVvnZY3xvdgtS80SZaYn7AMvtEi7uIAB8mPLOBTuAWltO2279oQlSO8PVCSLDCYsIbX5LGUNvzQkuWe5nVl5BiSf-2BE3IsgqTc-2FFaBiKbWWoUB9dgbYq6Yc3-2FJyRPBE8BYQZ8fk8eezTQ-3D-3D\/vouy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fashion&#8217;s Future: The Sustainable Development Goals<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you making a pledge to help take action against climate change? Head to our social channels to see what we\u2019re doing this Earth Day, and share yours online with us using the hashtag #FLEarthDay50.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fippennynews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo\/logoFutureLearn.png?resize=230%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><sup><strong><em>Derek<br \/>\nEditor &#8211; Fippeny News<br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ed: If you&#8217;re at a &#8216;lockdown loose end&#8217; you might want to take the opportunity to study a short course. This one caught my attention. Future Learn is well worth a look &#8211; and many of the courses are free! Earth Day has never been more important this year. 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