Can you Handle the Truth?
It is now more than 43 years since the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), with the aim of evaluating climate change science, coordinating research findings and promoting wider understanding of climate change. In particular, the Panel’s principal operational objective is to provide governments at all levels with scientific […]
In Conversation with an Environmental Consultant
One of the main reasons to come to COP26 is to “network”… to meet other people working to mitigate the climate chaos that we all know is coming. Tracey West was interviewed by Stanley Rayfield, an environmental consultant attending COP26 from PlanetPod, abut then she turned the cameras and microphones around to ask him for […]
COP26: What to Take In and Take Out from Week 1
We’re already halfway through the COP26 conference – it’s gone SO fast! If it’s been hard for us up here in Glasgow to keep tabs of all the major achievements, announcements and positive solutions we’ve found, then no doubt you’ve found it hard back at home! So, with that, here’s my COP Week 1 Round-up: […]
Fridays for Future Climate Strike
Some members of our team, Jake, Sue and Lauren, attended the Fridays For Future strike on November 5th in Glasgow. “I’ve learnt more here today than during the time in the official conference green zone. Nothing short of transformational change is required to address the Climate Crisis. People across the world have suffered – and […]
An Address to the Leaders of the Future
There’s no doubt about it, it’s the youngsters amongst us that are the real leaders of the future. Whilst in the Green Zone on Thursday, Lauren and I sparked up a conversation with a class from The Edinburgh Academy led by their tutor, Chris Turley, who teaches history, politics and modern studies. The students were […]
Helping Us to Visualise the Climate Crisis
Lauren Beavis interviews Professor Nigel Fox on his work with Space4Climate. He explains how satellite technology can help us to visualise the destruction caused to our planet, bringing the message of urgency to a wider audience. NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards. It is a Public Corporation owned by […]
EVENT: Breaking Down the Science: How to Live & Work More Sustainably
Tuesday 9th November, 7:00-8:30pm at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church We’re at a point in history where science, sustainability and business simply have to come together and meld. Whatever business or service sector you are involved in, the consensus from the scientific community is clear: respect and recognition must be made and responsibility taken for the […]
Soaking Up The Atmosphere of Day 1 In The Blue Zone
Day 1 was overwhelmingly amazing. I barely slept with the excitement of knowing I had an observer’s pass into the Blue Zone at COP26! After the first QR code check, the queue outside took almost an hour before we reached the warmer security queue; I guess with thousands of people and airport style security, it […]
Interview with Dave Harland of the Eden Project
The Eden Project have a colourful and impactful presence at COP26. Tracey spent a few minutes talking to Dave Harland, CEO of Eden Project International Ltd. Tracey and The Team