Bristol: Behind The Headlines
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Bristol: Behind The Headlines
Episode 81: Is Bristol taking the lead on the future of wind energy?
As the work or the tallest wind turbine in Bristol begins and the regulations covering onshore wind energy are being debated nationally, alternative energies are more crucial than ever.
In episode 81, we speak to Dr Hannah Bloomfield, a research scientist at the University of Bristol, who has spent the last eight years studying the impacts of climate variability and climate change on national power systems.
We explore fascinating concepts such as wind droughts, how those affect energy production and how our city is making the most of its energy production capabilities.