Reading in the news - Wed 12 Jun

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment 

• Dr Sam Mudie from the University’s Sustainability and Decarbonisation team is quoted by BBC News, BBC 1 South, BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire saying that incentives are needed to get individuals in the UK to lower their carbon footprint. 
• BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 4,  90.7 WMFE Radio and others mentioned a study by the University, which looked at the rise in clear-air turbulence.
• The Independent quotes Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) on why the weather in June in the UK is colder than usual. Republished by Yahoo! News, ExBulletin and Aol..
• Professor Pier Luigi Vidale (Meteorology) discusses the probabilistic nature of long-range weather predictions for i news. Dr Rob Thompson (Meteorology) is also quoted in the story, discussing why June has felt so cold this year. Republished by MSN.
• BBC World Service Radio, BBC Radio 4, 90.7 WMFE Radio and others reported on the origins of the EarthCare satellite, which was originally proposed by Professor Anthony Illingworth (Meteorology) in 1993.

Business and society:

• The Retail Bulletin mentions an upcoming webinar with Professor Nick Kemsley (Henley Business School) about how organisations empower leaders to improve performance and motivation.

Other Coverage:

• Dr Ruvi Ziegler (Law) discusses the ineligibility of some to vote in the EU elections for EU Today.
• Professor Andrew Knapp (Languages and Cultures) joins France24 to analyse Eric Ciotti’s backing of an alliance with the far-right National Rally (RN).

Alumni:

• Global SMT & Packaging reports that Richard Timms holds an MBA from Henley Business School.