England’s Growing Sunshine: A Welcome Brightening
It’s almost hard to believe but the data is showing a clear increase in sunshine hours
Warmth and elevated CO2 together bring life. Longer growing seasons, higher photosynthetic rates and improved water-use efficiency in plants are well-documented responses to both factors. Gardens, farms and natural ecosystems respond positively. The same industrial progress that raised living standards has also delivered the prosperity that makes resilience possible.
In short, England’s brighter skies reflect a climate that is becoming a little more benign. Sunshine, modest warmth and the fertilising effect of CO₂ are not problems to be solved; they are advantages to be welcomed. This is why, we love global warming!
If you are curious to why we have becoming a bit warmer recently, you should watch this podcast with Dr Robert Ian Holmes where we unpack the natural climate cycles of our planet.
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