Could a new technology which reflects sunlight away from our planet be the answer to climate change? Or would this unregulated techo-fix create new and terrible dangers of its own?…Read More >
Tag: climate change
Smoother and safer flying
Aviation turbulence can now be predicted up to 18 hours ahead, resulting in smoother flights for billions of passengers and helping to cut carbon dioxide emissions – all thanks to…Read More >
Smooth ride: air turbulence research shortlisted for NERC Impact Award
Climate change is increasing in-flight air turbulence: bad news for nervous flyers. But Dr Paul Williams has developed an algorithm to predict turbulence up to 18 hours ahead, resulting in…Read More >
Tipping point: huge wildlife loss threatens the life support of our small planet
In just four decades, human activity has wiped out 60% of our planet’s wildlife, according to a new report by the WWF. The solutions to halting this shocking decline start…Read More >
Our Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future
Part of the University of Reading’s Public Lecture Series ADMISSION FREE – BOOKING ADVISABLE The hot and dry summer of 2018 was a reminder of just how vulnerable society can…Read More >
IPCC 1.5℃ report: here’s what the climate science says
We must take urgent action on an unprecedented scale to keep global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees C says the IPCC’s new report, released today. Reading Professor Keith Shine…Read More >
How a moral philosopher justifies his carbon footprint
We all know that flying leaves a huge carbon footprint – but is that OK if we pay for carbon-offsetting each time we get on a plane? Philosophy Lecturer Luke…Read More >
Three (and a half) reasons why it has been so hot and dry in the UK and Ireland
We’re all keenly aware of the heat wave that is affecting the UK and beyond – but why might it be happening? Len Shaffrey, University of Reading Professor of Climate…Read More >
Why clear skies over the Pacific are speeding up climate change
Global warming is accelerating as time passes. Models predict that trend is set to continue even if we manage to rein in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere – but…Read More >
How Big Oil distorts climate change reality with tweaks in language
The language the oil industry uses to talk about climate change has altered over time as it attempts to distance itself from culpability, says linguistics specialist Dr Sylvia Jaworska in a new post for…Read More >
