Our Impact
We give a platform for the stories and people highlighting the impact of climate change in their area. Here’s some of our recent work.
Climate change is a “growing problem” for pumpkin farmers ahead of Halloween season
October 2024: As the Halloween season approaches, farmers across the UK are grappling with dramatic changes in pumpkin sizes and yields, a direct consequence of increasingly unpredictable climate conditions. The story was featured in The Independent.
Hayfever almost a year round problem as climate change lengthens the pollen season
October 2024: Hayfever sufferers are likely to be feeling worse for longer as climate change increases the number of days in the year when conditions are ripe for the allergy. The story was featured in the Daily Express and the Clacton Gazette.
Roger Harding: ‘Climate change means our summers are getting warmer and warmer’
August 24: Round Our Way director, Roger Harding, speaks to LBC’s Steve Holden about the dangers of heatwaves and how to stay safe during hot temperatures.
Dr Hilary Jones issues warning after more than 2,000 heatwave deaths
August 24: “Heat episodes” killed over 2,000 people in England last summer, according to recently released government data. Round Our Way, together with charities like Save the Children and Age UK is part of the Not Just Small Talk campaign, which is backed by TV doctor Dr. Hilary Jones MBE. The story featured in The Daily Mirror, The Daily Express, iNews and more.
7 out of 10 dog owners concerned about their dogs' ability to stay cool during heatwaves
August 24: New polling by Round Our Way shows a majority of dog owners are worried about the impacts high temperatures are having on their pets — 87% of respondents said they adjusted when they walk their dogs when temperatures hit over 20 degrees. Round Our Way worked with Peter Wright from Channel 5’s the Yorkshire Vet to explain the risks dogs face under hot temperatures. The story was featured in iNews.
UK schools breached recommended working temperature during recent heatwave
July 24: Children and teachers are working in uncomfortably hot conditions due to increasingly warm summer temperatures driven by climate change, according to an exclusive investigation by Round Our Way
Round Our Way worked with teachers in seven schools across England to place temperature sensors to automatically record the temperature every hour over a period of four weeks. The analysis of the data collected by the sensors shows that six of the schools breached 26°C.