Humans remain entirely atmosphere dependent, so there is no choice but to respond to extreme climatic behaviour and its many effects.

I don't blame my own parents for the way I grew up, as quite often there is little choice in these issues.

This is the rollcall of evolution happening in the space of a few generations, the greatest loss of living things that make up our biodiversity since the disappearance of the dinosaurs.

There was never going to be a right time for a band that was still recording and had health in its environment, had made a very good record and was playing well.

It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.

Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.

Climate change is so big that people who study it.. and many do.. need to speak to it. They must present scientific papers, they must appear in public, they must speak to the media and we must hear their voices. In order to get policy right, policymakers.. governments.. need to make decisions based on sound science.