I’m positive I replied to a post at 8.01pm yesterday when you mentioned costs.
But don’t let a little thing like facts affect your reply. Is a botanist of a very high standing unable to read data then? Although we only ever get worst case to scare the shite out of people and get a few extra taxes.
People who understand the environment also understand that migration patterns, habits and condition of individual species of fauna and flora are all key indicators of climate change. Indeed, the recent COP29 conference in Baku focused heavily on the relationship of biodiversity and ecosystems to climate change.
So yes ....a Botanist of international standing is infinitely more qualified to consider climate change science than a rogue landlord from Cornwall.