2 days agoFire WeatherFire that’s closest kept burns most of all. — William Shakespeare From California to Siberia, forest fires are becoming more common and widespread. The carbon spiral — where CO2 is released from global warming induced events, contributing further to the greenhouse effect that contributed to the fires starting initially. In…Weather5 min readWeather5 min read
May 25Farming the SunThe old phrase “make hay while the sun shines” may take on a new meaning with the increased use of agricultural land for solar farming. In our previous article, we discussed the new initiatives that the UK government announced as part of ‘Energy Security Day’. …Weather5 min readWeather5 min read
May 23Energy Security DayIn March 2023, as part of ‘Energy Security Day’, the UK Government announced a new taskforce to drive the further growth of solar energy. …Weather6 min readWeather6 min read
May 20Venice in Peril“Venice is eternity itself.” — Joseph Brodsky. One of the most culturally rich, romantic and iconic of the world’s cities can be found nestled in an Italian lagoon. Venice has been a source of inspiration for local residents, travelers and artists for centuries, with unique architecture that is instantly recognisable. …Weather6 min readWeather6 min read
May 18World Meteorological Day“Climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future but, at the same time, addressing the climate challenge presents a golden opportunity to promote prosperity, security and a brighter future for all.” — Ban Ki-Moon, Former Secretary-General of UN Thursday, 23rd March heralded the 2023 World Meteorological Day…Weather4 min readWeather4 min read
May 16Climate Change Micro Projects Come Together at ClimathonIn 2022, a global community celebrated the Climathon. Over 56 cities from around the world hosted micro-events to address climate change and weather adaptation. The aim was to enable new ideas to flow, be developed, discussed and perhaps lead to a greener and more sustainable future for us all. Participants…Weather6 min readWeather6 min read
May 11The Future of ForestryProgress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be. — Khalil Gibran In a previous article, we looked into some of the advances in modern agriculture, and the change of mindset shown by agriculturalists around the world. We touched on the progresses in forestry, and…Weather7 min readWeather7 min read
May 11Fire WeatherFire Weather Fire that’s closest kept burns most of all. — William Shakespeare From California to Siberia, forest fires are becoming more common and widespread. The carbon spiral — where CO2 is released from global warming induced events, contributing further to the greenhouse effect that contributed to the fires starting initially. In…Weather5 min readWeather5 min read
Feb 25How farming is innovating for the future“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” -Mahatma Gandhi Farming is constantly changing, adapting and creating new opportunities. Farmers from around the world and adopting new technologies to create a sustainable industry tuned for today’s climate and weather. Whereas in previous…Weather6 min readWeather6 min read
Feb 17Changing Climate, Changing Lives“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth, we are all crew” — Marshall McLuhan The weather we experience can change minute by minute. We can experience a rain downpour, shelter under a tree for a few seconds and later be feeling the sunshine on our faces. Climate is different —…Weather7 min readWeather7 min read
