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Tackling the big questions climate change poses

By Betty Woolerton  Saturday Sep 24, 2022

What can we expect for cities as the forces of climate change increase, and what can we do to mitigate its effects?

These are just two of the big questions that we tackle in the latest episode of the Behind the Headlines podcast.

You can listen to the full episode on Spotify and Apple here:

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Episode 65 brings you a climate special about the summers of the future, examining a more positive outlook on how we can make change in our environment.

Climate & Sustainability Editor Valentina Hernandez Gomez speaks to Dr Dann Mitchell about heatwaves and the role of cities in preparing for more frequent, intense and extreme temperatures.

Meanwhile, Richie Fluester, horticulturist and grounds manager at UWE Bristol explains the importance of green spaces and community gardens in tackling climate change.

Main photo: Dann Mitchell 

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