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Professor Rebecca Rist, University of Reading medieval historian, comments on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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Dr Peter Inness answers the weather questions we've all posed 
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Expert comment: Widespread White Christmas 'unlikely'

Milder conditions look set to stay
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Expert comment: why UK is mild after freezing temperatures

This comes after the coldest week since 2010 was recorded at at the University of Reading’s Atmospheric Observatory
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Expert comment: driest start to a winter in century

Dr Stephen Burt explains what the dry conditions could mean for next year
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Expert comment: Why snow is difficult to predict

Dr Rob Thompson explains why temperature matters when predicting whether it will snow or not
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Expert Comment: Group A Streptococcus outbreak

Dr Simon Clarke responds to news of an outbreak of infection in a school.
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Expert comment: Poor ventilation to blame for black mould

Dr Simon Clarke comments on protecting against black mould in the home
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Archie Battersbee life support - who decides?

An expert take on the laws surrounding life-sustaining treatments after Supreme Court ruling
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Plans to introduce contactless corridors in UK airports

Expert comment from Professor James Ferryman, a world-leading expert on border security and contactless corridors.
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Government must show action on Net Zero Strategy

Expert comment from Professor Chris Hilson, Director of the Reading Centre for Climate and Justice
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UK 'unprepared for extreme heat'

Reading scientists explain the dangers of the potentially unprecedented temperatures forecast for parts of the UK this week
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Boris Johnson episode 'a national shame'

Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on the PM's resignation.
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UN sexual abuse claims

Rosa Freedman, Professor of Law Conflict and Global Development, provides expert comment on UN abuse claims ahead of new BBC documentary
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Heat carries serious risk but UK not seeing heatwave yet

Despite the warm weather, the UK is not yet seeing temperatures that exceed the threshold to be defined as a heatwave
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Ukraine upholding human rights during war crime trials

Reaction to first war crimes trials taking place in Ukraine, including for murder and rape by Russian soldiers during the war
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Climate change causing 'huge human suffering'

Reading scientists react to the findings in the latest State of the Climate report, published by the World Meteorological Organization
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Sinn Féin and Alliance gains in NI election - expert comment

Dr Amanda Hall from the Department of Politics and International Reltions provides expert comment on the results from the Northern Ireland local elections
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Climate education strategy will help pupils create solutions

Education experts react to the Government publishing its strategy for climate education, including a new ambassador scheme led by Reading
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UN debate on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council

Leading UN Human Rights Council expert Professor Rosa Freedman says potential suspension 'one small step' but 'too little on its own'.
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‘No-fault’ divorce comes into force

Law expert explains significance of new divorce law coming into effect from 6th April 2022
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Heatwave definition change should not distract from impacts

Reaction to the Met Office's updated heatwave definitions to parts of the UK, including Berkshire
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Huge dust storm heading for southern England

A massive dust storm heading for the UK from northern Africa will cause a red sunrise and leave dust on cars on Wednesday morning
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Shaming Putin's allies in information war key to success

Expert comment from Dr Maxime Lepoutre about the importance of the information war in halting the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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'Inflation woes' for Europe as Russia seizes nuclear plant

Law expert warns of further implications for an already volatile energy and financial market after Russian troops seize nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhya
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UN meeting 'part of efforts to isolate Russia'

On the UN Security Council calling an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine under the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution

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Cyclone Emnati 'makes UK storm look like fluffy kittens'

Commentary from a Reading expert providing flood forecasting analysis to the UK government to guide aid efforts in Madagascar
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'Sting jet looking more likely' as Storm Eunice hits UK

Expert commentary as Storm Eunice arrives in the UK with 'all the ingredients' for a potentially dangerous sting jet to form
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'Take action now' - Storm Eunice warnings issued

Expert comment after a red warning for wind is issued for London and the South East
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Storm Eunice warnings 'should not be taken lightly'

Expert comment as weather warnings are issued for Storm Eunice, which is forecast to hit the UK later this week
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Storms Dudley and Eunice will be 'a nuisance or worse'

Commentary as two named storms are forecast to affect northern England and Scotland this week
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Report a 'scathing snapshot' of England's rivers

Expert reaction to an Environmental Audit Committee report on water quality in English rivers
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Wood 'cannot be considered environmentally friendly fuel'

Expert commentary as increased sales of domestic wood burning stoves are reported due to soaring gas bills
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'Intense' Cyclone Batsirai set to hit Madagascar

Expert commentary as Cyclone Batsirai forecast to make landfall in Madagascar
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NATO needs to grapple with new geopolitics

Dr Kenton White from the Department of Politics and International Relations comments on factors NATO needs to consider around escalating tension in Ukraine, and wider global geopolitics
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2021 was fifth hottest year on record - expert comment

New Copernicus Climate Change Service report shows last seven years globally were hottest on record, with 2021 fifth hottest despite cooling La Niña
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