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Island at risk of 'irreversible' climate damage

Thursday, 18 February 2016 06:22

Experts forecast grim future if carbon not tackled

Climate experts have warned that the Island is at risk of 'dire' consequences if nothing is done to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Professors Kevin Anderson and Alice Bows-Larkin from the University of Manchester have been meeting Tynwald members and government staff this week.

Last night (Wednesday) they delivered a public lecture on the dangers of climate change at Ballakermeen High School.

Professor Anderson said the threat is real and imminent:

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