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Island's former chief met officer warns of 'alarming' climate predictions

Rising temperatures, heatwaves and droughts among issues highlighted

An Island meteorologist is warning failure to act and mitigate climate effects will lead to consequences beyond our ability to manage.

Adrian Cowin spent 40 years at Ronaldsway Met Office and says current forecasts highlight 'alarming' predictions.

The Isle of Man Government has ambitions to reach net-zero by 2050, with a 35 percent reduction in net emissions within the next six years.

Mr Cowin told Manx Radio he thinks those targets are 'reasonable and realistic':

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