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How Climate Change Affects Insects podcast

Listen to Engagement Officer Charlie Linton talk to How Climate Change Affects podcast about the impact of climate change on the invertebrates of the Royal Parks.

Charlie Linton is one of Help Nature Thrive's Engagement Officers at The Royal Parks charity. He has observed first hand how climate change is affecting the nature of the parks, from queen bumblebees to butterflies and their caterpillars.

Do insects emerge earlier in warmer springs?

Do insects remain out foraging longer in warmer autumns?

Do severe weather events affect insects and the plants that they feed on?

Find out the answers to these questions and others that you never thought to ask in this fascinating podcast episode hosted by Ollie Shribman-Hollings of How Climate Change Affects podcast.

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