What can we expect from COP28?
The only thing to look forward to... What can we expect from COP28?
Read moreAfter graduating in applied mathematics (specialising in gravitational dynamics) Neil followed a successful career in telecommunications, telemetry and control systems, and education. Completing his post-graduate studies in astrophysics at Queen Mary, University of London, he has been a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society for over 30 years. He has taught with the University of Maryland and many adult education courses in astronomy. Neil has written two books; on solar physics, and the Rhaetian age asteroid impact. His research interests include radial pulsations and non-equilibrium in stars, and solar system dynamics.
The only thing to look forward to... What can we expect from COP28?
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