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Rising Seas

Rising sea levels and more severe flooding threaten the Levels and Moors as well as Somerset’s coastal communities. In this short film, residents from the village of Porlock, talk about how they feel about rising sea levels.

run time : 2 mins 40 secs

Wildlife

Much of Somerset’s wildlife could be endangered by climate change. Here local experts explain how some of our best-loved wildlife could be affected.

run time : 2 mins 48 secs

Archaeology

Despite the heavy rain during the summer of 2007, in the future summers are predicted to be significantly hotter and drier. Archaeological expert Richard Brunning explains how some of Somerset’s world famous archaeological sites are at risk.

run time : 3 mins 00 secs

Milverton Climate Challenge

Milverton residents are measuring their village’s carbon footprint and working together to reduce it. Here members of Milverton Climate Challenge and Milverton Primary School talk about their motivation and their mission to inspire others.

run time : 3 mins 00 secs

Somerset Highstreet Heroes

There are a vast number of things that we can all do to tackle climate change. People from Somerset talk about some of the things they are doing to cut their carbon footprint.

run time : 3 mins 46 secs

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