Researchers Link Syrian Conflict to a Drought Made Worse by Climate Change New York Times New research on a Syrian drought draws “one of the strongest links yet” between climate change and war, says the New York Times. Syria’s poor farming policies contributed too, says the Guardian. The drought, one year before the war, was the worst on record says Mail Online.Scientific American,NatureandClimate Centralalso have the story. Carbon Briefcovered it too. Climate and energy news Cardiff tidal energy lagoon ‘could power every home in Wales’ The Telegraph A £6 billion tidal lagoon capable of powering all the homes in Wales could be built off the Cardiff coast, under government-backed plans for a series of tidal electricity schemes around the UK says the Telegraph. A smaller scheme could be approved “within months” in Swansea Bay saysthe Times. MeanwhileThe Guardiangathers some expert views on whether the UK should support such large, novel and costly projects. Lib Dems vow to double green energy production for a ‘Zero Carbon Britain’ BusinessGreen The Liberal Democrats want to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050, reports BusinessGreen, introducing a Zero Carbon Britain Bill in the next parliament if they remain in government after May’s general election...