… record. Temperatures in Clackmannanshire in this period included Menstrie reaching 32°C and Alloa reaching 31°C.4 Despite the fact that there is growing international action to mitigate climate change, including initiatives aiming to limit warming to 1.5°C, even a global average temperature increase of 1.5°C would result in risks to health, livelihoods, water supply, food security, human…
… increase the risk of the development of harmful algal blooms, which can restrict their use for water supply, recreation and as a safe habitat for wildlife. An extension of algal bloom has been noted in Clackmannanshire including in Gartmorn Dam. The study by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters reports that this climate-related impact is initially expected to lead to warming in waters…