Water and weather

The weather is a constant topic of conversation, especially of course when it comes to climate change. Browse a range of articles and video looking at how global warming could affect Wales in future years. You can also send us your comments and join the debate during the BBC Green Wales season in December 2009.

Last updated: 14 December 2009

Water running from a tap

Water expert

Prof. Tony Jones from Aberystwyth University predicts drier summers but wetter winters for Wales - and more demand for our water.

Maggot holding an umbrella

Maggot's mission: wet, wet, wet

Wales is a really wet country. Why should we be interested in saving water? Maggot seeks out some answers.

Flooded countryside

Flood risks

Radio Wales reporter Kayley Thomas looks at measures being put in place to mitigate the risk of floods in Wales.

Derek Brockway

Weather forecast

Watch Derek Brockway's visit to the Met Office and his prediction for the weather in Wales in 2050.

Maggot wrapped up warm in bed

Maggot's mission: weather

Does climate change mean that the weather in Wales be as hot as Magaluf? Maggot's on the trail.

Big wave hitting a harbour wall

Extreme weather

Click through a timeline of extreme weather footage from Wales over the last fifty years.

Waterfall in the Brecon Beacons National Park

Park life

A senior ecologist in the Brecon Beacons considers how climate change could affect our national parks.


BBC News

Cloudy sky

The Green Room

News, opinion and explanation of current environmental issues.

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