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And for Friday, well, another wintry day in all parts of the region. Temperatures near freezing in many places, and along the coast, the wind will make it feel very cold indeed. Inland, some snow on the hills, and there may be fog in the valleys. If you’re out and about driving, watch out for those icy roads! And for the we ekend? Well, we’re not expecting much change, I’m afraid. And that’s all from me. Goodnight.

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Ever since the industrial revolution we have dumped waste into the air. Consequently, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are now a third higher than in pre-industrial time. The process may, it has to be said, have started long before, when we first burnt down trees to make way for agriculture. However, over the last few decades the rate of increase has grown rapidly. Although its precise nature is unclear there is an obvious relationship between levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and higher global surface temperatures.

The impact of higher temperatures is difficult to assess, but there will certainly be a different world as humans and other loving organisms try to adapt to change. These changes, which will affect us all, include drought and extreme weather. Southern Europe, for example, already has long periods without rainfall. And in the Americans and Asia powerful hurricanes and typhoons have recently killed more people than in several decades.

Of course, some scientists dispute the evidence. But these people, as we all know, represent industries having vested interested – their business, they believe, would be damaged by limits on carbon emissions. But among the wider scientific community the argument is about the speed of change, not whether change is taking place.

Good morning!

It’s a pleasure to be here to represent Rovoda and participate in this valuable discussion.

One of the things I enjoy about working for Rovoda is that the company recognises the