19 August 2019
Episode 254
15 minutes
Across western Europe in recent weeks nations have experienced record-breaking temperatures, with unprecedented highs in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany. Our panel tells us why (despite the fact that no single weather event can be linked directly to global climate change) the heatwave may contribute to political pressure on governments and companies to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. Plus: why the recent weather could add momentum to renewable energy.
19 August 2019
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