Cataloging the changing tone of climate change coverage

Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone

Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change will remain a priority. Currently, Germany aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and reach climate neutrality by 2045.…

Cataloging the changing tone of climate change coverage

Climate change and the resulting warming trends have dominated our news headlines over the past decade. The documentation and reporting on the topic of a warming climate in our local newspapers goes back further than what many of us commonly…

Are we set for a super hot summer?

As the days get slowly brighter, it feels like summer is on its way. But are we looking at a wet washout, or another absolute scorcher? The Met Office’s global forecast indicates that 2025 is likely to be one of the three warmest years on record, only behind 2024 and 2023. This is despite the Pacific Ocean entering a La Niña phase, which typically brings slightly cooler weather.Although it will be confirmed in the coming days, 2024 is expected t…

Are world leaders turning climate change into hot air?

Are world leaders turning climate change into hot air? A promise is a comfort to a fool. Climate change is going in a di

Declan's Blog: Climate action - Staffordshire Chambers

I recently met with Judith Smith, a Vice-Chair of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Climate Commission.   We talked about the role of the Commission, which was launched by a panel of countywide leaders in sustainability.  The panel decided that simply raising awareness of the importance of sustainability was no longer acceptable and a call was made for businesses, community groups and residents to take decisive climate action. The impact of c…