Super El Niño: an explainer
We explain what Super El Niño is, what the impacts are and how it interacts with climate change.
Blog: Climate change
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Why is it so hot? A look at heatwaves – and how nature can help us cope
It’s felt like a year of heatwaves already – and we’re only in July. Zoe Quiroz Cullen, Head of Climate and International Policy, explores why these heatwaves are happening and how nature can help…
What do the Government’s first 100 days mean for wildlife in Devon?
Arbitrary milestone though it may be, we recently passed 100 days since the July general election, at which the UK welcomed its first change in governing party since 2010. Have we therefore seen…
Cause for great concern as sea surface temperatures reach all time high
The Copernicus climate modelling service has reported an all time high in the global average daily sea surface temperatures. Kathryn Brown, Director of Climate Change and Evidence, explains why…
Protecting nature when considering energy and food security
Devon Wildlife Trust's CEO Harry Barton reflects on the government's recently published Energy Independence Plan and what this means for people, nature and the climate.
COP26: What did we learn and what do we do now?
As COP26 closes in Glasgow, CEO of Devon Wildlife Trust Harry Barton reflects on the decisions made at the summit and what it means for the world, the UK and Devon.
Solving the climate crisis is impossible without looking after nature
This month the international conference on climate change, COP26, starts. For two weeks, the World’s leaders will huddle together to discuss once again how to tackle what is possibly the greatest…
Democracy and Freedom of Expression
As we reflect on the shocking scenes in Bristol at the weekend, and the government’s drive to overhaul the laws around protest, we need to remind ourselves of the true role of protest in modern…
Climate crisis: Nature has the answers
Will Parsons, The Wildlife Trusts’ public affairs officer, reveals the role natural habitats play in tackling the climate crisis.
The climate crisis now regularly makes the headlines, and…
Why I’m joining the Youth Strike 4 Climate
On Friday 20th September, students from around the World will be shunning their classrooms, textbooks and smart boards and taking to the streets to demand action on the climate emergency.