If you’ve noticed any changes in the wind patterns in your area, climate change may have something to do with it. Researchers have observed a global decline in wind speed, linking this phenomenon to climate change and rapid urbanisation. A slowdown in wind can alter food production, weather systems, and the capacity to generate power from non-coal plants. It’s also possible to have drought, intense winter storms, and uneven temperature levels in many regions once the slowing of the wind disrupts the Gulf Stream. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
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February 1, 2023
