The Earth is about to enter an extremely strong climate phase that could cause major disruption on a planet-wide scale. This “super El Niño” - or “Godzilla El Niño” - threatens to make 2027 the hottest year on record.With New Scientist editors Rowan Hooper and Penny...
by Anne MacLennanSkye’s current food system is considered to be fragile, according to a study published in 2021. Food supply chains are complex and generally designed to supply urban centres efficiently and with cheap food, but that’s not good for food security in...
An estimated 250-300 people visited the Feel Heal Real Food day last Saturday in Broadford. The event aimed to start a conversation about improving local food resilience and access to healthy, sustainable, affordable and locally produced food. It came at a time when...
Funding for local climate actionIn the lead up to the presentation of Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to Parliament,the Government has announced a £7 million funding package to empower communities and regions to carry out actions towards reaching net...
Highland Councillors have agreed a new, place-based approach to tackling impacts of climate change and building community resilience. This will bring together work to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to renewable energy; prepare for climate...
by Anne MacLennan The latest State of the Global Climate report tracks key climate indicators: temperature, greenhouse gases, ocean heat, sea level, ocean acidity, sea-ice extent, and glaciers. They’re all going in the wrong...
Local food action group ReRoot is organising an interactive food information day called Feel Heal Real Food, on Saturday 25 April, at Broadford Village Hall, from 11 am to 4 pm. The aim is to encourage and inspire a conversation around healthy diets, strengthening our...
Coping with climate anxiety The Australian Climate Council Climate Anxiety Toolkit has many resources and suggestions.Scottish Community Climate Action Network has a series of online sessions to talk with others concerned about climate change and...
The Scottish Government’s draft climate routemap sets out how it believes the country will reduce emissions in line with national climate targets. MSPs and the public will have the opportunity to comment. While the aspirations of the routemap are welcome, Stop Climate...
By Anne MacLennan 2024 was the hottest year on record globally and this summer was the UK's hottest. About 1,500 deaths in just 12 cities during the European heatwave in June-July were attributed to climate change; 171 of those in London. Temperatures and deaths are...