These pages follow on from the more general information in 'The Science Bit' as we go on to discuss in more detail how Staffordshire, rather than the UK or the world as a whole, is beginning to be affected by climate change and how it will be affected in future years.

Climate Change in Staffordshire gives an overview of the type of impacts we can expect, and the problems and benefits associated with them.

We also take a look at:

• both low and high end emissions projections as developed by the Hadley Centre.

• some of the early signs of change in the natural world.

• how climate change is already affecting some specific (and surprising) aspects of Staffordshire life.