Ben Rich on weather and the conversation about climate change in the UK

Meet Ben Rich - presenter, meteorologist and journalist. Ben
can’t remember when he didn’t love the weather. Growing up in
south-west England meant from a young age he understood how
quickly the weather could change. He says his mother tells him he
was obsessed with the time and maps and so broadcasting the
weather seemed like the only road for Ben.


Ben worked through the record breaking heat in the UK where 40
degrees Celsius made the headlines. He says it was a profound
moment that impacted him emotionally as the reality of a changing
climate is now more evident than ever in weather broadcasts.


The discussion of climate change is an important one and Ben says
that engaging with all types of audience is so important in
communicating the reality of climate change and simply telling
someone ‘you’re wrong is not the answer’.


Listen on to hear a beautiful discussion on all things weather
and how we move on communicating climate change in the news. You
can also learn a little more about Ben’s favourite cloud and who
he would take to dinner and why the only option for him would be
a cocktail on a beach.


If you would like to follow Ben on instagram @benrichweather and
on X @ben_rich.


You can follow us on Instagram @fortheloveofweather and on X
@4loveofweather.


We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast and leave
loving the weather a little bit more.