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Statistics for April 2017

were in Edinburgh (Gogarbank at only 3.2 mm and Botanic Gardens with 4 mm – 7% and 10% of average respectively), closely followed by London (Hampton at  3.8 mm and St James park at 4.2mm, both 9% of average). It was a mild month overall with a notable warm spell early in the month, but some cold

sustainability-infographic.pdf

reduced waste through initiatives such as promoting the use of reusable cups. Our plastics, metal, cardboard, paper and glass are all recycled. Our food waste is processed by anaerobic digestion and our garden waste from the grounds is composted. Our residual waste is sent to an incineration facility

11-14-a-clean-air-future-presentation.pdf

), cleaning products or craft materials are released into the air. These harmful gases are called volatile organic compounds (VOC). ​Burning things indoors releases gases into the air, e.g. burning wood and coal to heat homes, smoking, or burning candles and incense sticks. Dust, mould and bacteria are made

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methane emissions into our atmosphere. Whilst these are taken into account in the study above, we also need to consider permafrost. Carbon is currently stored in frozen organic soils in the Arctic regions. If that thaws it will release carbon into the atmosphere. This is referred to as a positive

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Cold and unsettled weather for many

at risk of snowfall being higher ground in the north and east. The best of any clear and sunny spells through the rest of this week are likely to be in the south and west of the UK, albeit feeling colder compared to last week.”   The drop in temperatures is a risk for some of the nation’s gardeners

Wildlife banking on a warm spring

more than 1.0°C warmer in the last 100 years. A new course for the red admiral The striking red admiral butterfly has always been a familiar visitor to parks and gardens the length and breadth of the UK. It used to be an exclusively migratory butterfly arriving on our shores after crossing the English

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Storm Ciarán

bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the UK between Wednesday and Thursday evening, you should consider weatherproofing your home and garden 🌧️ 🏡 See below ⤵️ Be #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/H2Jvqz9NF4 — Met Office (@metoffice) October 30, 2023 Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates

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Hot spell to bring heatwave – August 2020

, reached in Cambridge Botanic Garden on 25 July 2019. Heat health alert The Met Office has issued a heat health alert for parts of England into next week and you can find tips on staying cool in hot weather on the Met Office website.  With strong summer sunshine at this time of year, UV levels

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