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Wayne Erasmus

 scored on climate education?

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Climate Education Report Card

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Candidate Name:

Wayne Erasmus

Constituency:

Gower

Party:

Independent

Date:

15.6.24

Notes:

No notes given.

Question

Score (/5)

Do they support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?

3

Do they support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?

1

Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?

4

Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?

3

Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education? 

5

Total Score (/25)

16

Candidate's Responses

  1. Do you support the integration of climate change throughout every subject?

    Most subjects, Some subjects it is not practicable.

  2. Do you support the teaching on solutions for climate change, as well as the causes and impacts?

    Yes, but it has to be an honest approach. During Roman times the temp in the UK was 4'C higher than it is today. Volcanic activity and earthquakes impact on climate change and that is nature, War impacts and is man made this impacts on climate change.

  3. Do they support more training for all teachers around the climate crisis?

    Yes, however the training must be based around practical and hands on as well as text books.

  4. Do they support more money being spent to upgrade schools so they are carbon neutral?

    School budgets are tight, Solar Panels on the roof, yes, Water catchment, Yes, Look at transportation of pupils to school. Vertical gardens on walls, yes. Some things can be achieved, without throwing money at it. Sensible spending and efficient project working practices.

  5. Do they support more green skills being taught in job-related education? 

    Yes, especially in the field of craft skills, engineering, gardening, cooking, fabrics, electronics and automation.