Stepping up climate communications
The Climate Communication Project brought together leading academics and practitioners to take stock of what they know about public engagement with climate change in the UK, and how to communicate about it in the most effective way.
Coordinated by NCAS' Communications Manager, Dr Harriett Richardson, the NERC-funded Climate Communication Project was part of a major public engagement programme, Engaging Environments. The programme demonstrates the importance of engaging with the public to address complex environmental issues.
Read on to discover ways to step up your climate communication practices...
Extreme ice melt observed at Greenland's summit
The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting at an unprecedented rate as temperatures at Greenland’s summit reach the highest ever observed.
This week, scientists recorded temperatures above 0°C at Greenland’s summit. This is only the third time temperatures have been recorded above freezing, but the second time this summer. These unusually high temperatures are accelerating ice loss from Greenland's Ice Sheet, which covers 80% of the island.
Why are we having a heatwave?
The UK’s soaring temperatures are associated with an area of high pressure, called a blocking anticyclone, which has been building up over Europe during the past week.
Extended periods of hot weather are not uncommon, but research also shows that climate change is making heatwaves more likely.