Posts in Climate Change

Nature charities call on political leaders to increase ambition on environment

HWDT are members of Scottish Environment LINK - a forum where organisations from a broad spectrum of environmental interests can contribute to a more sustainable society through combined advocacy. This week, members of LINK joined forces and issued an open letter to Scotland’s political leaders calling for increased action in the face of the growing biodiversity and climate crises.

In the News, Climate ChangeMorven Summers17 August 2023

Save the whale...save the planet!

The great whales are important green allies in the fight against climate change; from storing carbon in the ocean depths, to encouraging phytoplankton blooms at the surface, the denizens of the deep are a natural, effective solution to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

'Whale Song' by Rachel Horsburgh

In October 2018, Rachel Horsburgh joined a research expedition, this inspired her to write ‘Whale Song’. ‘Whale Song’ has recently been showcased as part of The Nature Library exhibition of writings at the Ullapool Ferry Terminal last weekend, curated by Christina Riley, as part of the Climate Fringe Festival.

Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, Climate ChangeMorven Summers5 October 2022Rachel Horsburgh, poetry, science comms, ullapool, expedition, research expedition, whale song, art, art science

Reflections from a Climate Scientist

Siobhan shares some of her thoughts on climate change as COP26 comes to a close. Before starting at HWDT she researched the role of the oceans in climate change, and she reflects on a topic that both fascinates and frustrates her.

In the News, Climate ChangeSiobhan Moran5 November 2021climate emergency, Climate change, COP26, reflections, effects of climate change

What impact is climate change having on the whales in our waters?

COP26 started this week in Glasgow, where world leaders are meeting to discuss how best to tackle climate issues. Our Science Officer Becky explores what climate change means for our oceans, and what impacts in could be having to the whales, dolphins, and porpoises in our waters….

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