Paul Brown

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15 04 2024 | 14:32

Weatherwatch: how reducing air pollution adds to climate crisis

Curbs on the amount of greenhouse gases being pumped into the atmosphere are just one of the ways that politicians are reacting to the scientific evidence that we are damaging our health and our…

19 07 2023 | 13:23

Urban microclimates can turn deadly as climate crisis deepens

Microclimates are best known to gardeners, for example semi-tropical collections on the west coast of Britain where the warm Gulf Stream waters keep certain favoured spots frost-free and allow…

28 06 2023 | 09:57

Methane reduction holds key to averting climate catastrophe

Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in heating up Earth on a 20-year timescale. Yet, just as carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere keep rising, despite everything our…

02 06 2022 | 10:59

There could still be time to fix climate – but not with UK’s nuclear plans

With the weather changing dramatically across the world, will politicians finally take the climate crisis seriously? With a concerted effort, there could still be time.

02 04 2022 | 08:59

What caused the damage to Essex’s lovely Mersea Island

The climate crisis is not the only factor in erosion of the coastline, as a history project has shown. Mersea Island in Essex, which covers seven square miles, has beautiful scenery and rich history…

26 12 2021 | 13:20

Weatherwatch: why do some still think climate change isn’t real?

Despite the scientific evidence, psychologists remain puzzled why denial of global warming still exists In the face of overwhelming scientific evidence, and news reports of the increasing…

26 05 2021 | 09:44

Weatherwatch: does nuclear power really keep the lights on?

With nuclear fading away, Britain must learn how to carefully manage renewable energy. The nuclear industry is fond of telling us the sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, as…

21 12 2020 | 11:03

Will the Mediterranean become too hot for tourists?

Late-summer temperatures may prove unbearable for some visitors, posing threat to vital holiday industry. Increased heat in Mediterranean countries is making the traditional summer beach holiday…

05 12 2020 | 11:31

Weatherwatch: a bumper year for solar power, thanks to sunny spring and lockdowns.

Photovoltaic panels pay off for those who get feed-in tariffs but home installations have dried up without incentives.

16 07 2020 | 08:36

Cold comfort: climate may take decades to respond to carbon cuts.

Study on impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on temperature suggests next generation may benefit. It seems logical that if we dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions the global temperature will go down,…