• Reading Levels 3 - 5
Geography

Nature’s revenge

Rivers bursting from their banks leaving millions homeless in Pakistan. Wildfires sparked by England's hottest summer ever recorded. Terrifying winds pummelling into Florida as a hurricane raced towards land. And it all took place in 2022. Climate and weather related disasters have surged five-fold over the last 50 years, warned a UN report last autumn. Many point their fingers in only direction: climate change, caused by human action. "Hurricane Ian was less a natural disaster than a human-made one," wrote one reporter in September. Here is how The Day has covered these events:

Continue Reading

The Day is an independent, online, subscription-based news publication for schools, focussing on the big global issues beneath the headlines. Our dedicated newsroom writes news, features, polls, quizzes, translations… activities to bring the wider world into the classroom. Through the news we help children and teachers develop the thinking, speaking and writing skills to build a better world. Our stories are a proven cross-curricular resource published at five different reading levels for ages 5 to 19. The Day has a loyal and growing membership in over 70 countries and its effectiveness is supported by case studies and teacher endorsements.

Start your free trial Already have an account? Log in / register