Fine Weather for Cycling Apps

Fine Weather for Cycling Apps

The West coast of Ireland has some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable, but is also home to one of the most brutal tests of cycling endurance. The ‘Donegal 555’ is an annual race around a route that exposes the intrepid contestants to 555Km of non-stop cycling that follows the constantly undulating coastal road, exposing the participants to epic climbs, and the raw Atlantic weather.

International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day

On the 22nd April, International Earth Day was celebrated, and used to draw attention to the plight of our planet, and the challenges that we are both facing, and overcoming. Earth Day is seen as being a call to action, to address the increasing issues we are all facing with regard to global warming and climate change, as well as other environmental issues including the threats that flooding, ocean plastic pollution and forest fires pose.

OpenWeather announce new Fire Weather Index

OpenWeather announce new Fire Weather Index

This flexible and accurate product consists of two distinct APIs that can act as a valuable tool in predicting and managing forest fire risk, and create a positive impact in mitigating the damage caused by forest fires.

Fire Weather

Fire Weather

From California to Siberia, forest fires are becoming more common and widespread. The carbon spiral - where CO2 is released from global warming induced events, contributing further to the greenhouse effect that contributed to the fires starting initially.

Farming the Sun

Farming the Sun

The old phrase “make hay while the sun shines” may take on a new meaning with the increased use of agricultural land for solar farming. In our previous article, we discussed the new initiatives that the UK government announced as part of ‘Energy Security Day’. In this article, we will discuss the impact of the use of agricultural land for solar energy generation.

Energy Security Day

Energy Security Day

In March 2023, as part of ‘Energy Security Day’, the UK Government announced a new taskforce to drive the further growth of solar energy. In this series of articles, we will examine the practicalities of the solar industry in the UK, its effect on land use and the environment, effect on local communities as well as how sustainable the industry actually is.

Venice in Peril

Venice in Peril

One of the most culturally rich, romantic and iconic of the world’s cities can be found nestled in an Italian lagoon. Venice has been a source of inspiration for local residents, travelers and artists for centuries, with unique architecture that is instantly recognisable.

World Meteorological Day

World Meteorological Day

Thursday, 23rd March heralded the 2023 World Meteorological Day. The day officially recognises the formation of the World Meteorological Organization on that date in 1950. The day goes beyond simply recognising the organization’s formation - it highlights the contribution that meteorological and hydrological services made to the safety and prosperity of human societies around the world, as well as looking forward and addressing the challenges we all face today. This year’s topic is “The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”.

Climate Change Micro Projects Come Together at Climathon

Climate Change Micro Projects Come Together at Climathon

In 2022, a global community celebrated the Climathon. Over 56 cities from around the world hosted micro-events to address climate change and weather adaptation. The aim was to enable new ideas to flow, be developed, discussed and perhaps lead to a greener and more sustainable future for us all.

The Future of Forestry

The Future of Forestry

Globally, about 300 million hectares of plantation forests, and 900 million hectares of natural forests are used for wood production. Combined, they supply nearly two billion cubic meters of industrial wood (for example, for construction, paper, and packaging) and another two billion cubic meters of fuelwood for household heating and cooking.

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