Survey: Climate conscious students want more sustainability topics taught in school

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Survey finds education sector is second most popular career choice among 16-23 year olds, of which the overwhelming majority are highly concerned about climate change

Current UK students considering a future career in education are becoming increasingly concerned about climate change, and as such would like environment and sustainability topics to be taught in more...

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