Flaming June

Yes, it's June, but in the UK you might not think so as it's been bitterly cold in the last few days, at least in the eastern half of the country. There's no word yet, but I do expect to hear shortly that globally, May 2016 will have been the warmest May on record. Following the warmest January, February, March and April. Excuse me while I throw another log on the fire. There's a new report out this week from the IEA, the international Energy Agency on the role of cities in cutting GHG emissions. There's a report from REN21 about how renewable energy is thriving, even in the UK, while Christian Aid tells us more about the threats from climate change. Is your city in the top 20 at risk from flooding? You may be at risk even if it's not. The US Geological Survey reports on how wildfires in Alaska are affecting global CO2 levels and The Royal Society B has been looking at cow dung. On another note - there must be a link there somewhere - if you're a UK voter don't forget to vote in the EU referendum. This is a life-changing decision and you only have until next Tuesday, 7th June, to make sure you are on the electoral register.