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Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh rugby legend's perfect response to King Charles left Wales star speechless
Welsh rugby legend's perfect response to King Charles left Wales star speechless Tom Shanklin told the tale about King Charles and Gethin Jenkins on a recent podcast The Welsh rugby legend had the perfect response for the King to be. (Image: © Huw Evans Picture Agency ) Gethin Jenkins' response to King Charles left Tom Shanklin speechless at the opening of a Cardiff restaurant. On the latest episode of The Overlap's Stick To Rugby podcast, England icon Will Carling joined Scott Quinnell, Katy Daley-McClean, Lawrence Dallaglio and Shanklin. Carling had been telling tales from his playing career, during which he had encounters with famous people like John Cleese among others, then Shanklin took the opportunity to tell a rather comical tale of his own. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. "There was a new restaurant that opened in Cardiff," began Shanklin. "It was a church that had been converted. Prince Charles, or King Charles, now, came to open it. "Spiros, who owned the restaurant, invited a load of people to come and open it with him. Article continues below "Prince Charles comes in, meets Spiros and shakes his hand. Meets Jason, who is his right-hand man, and Gethin Jenkins is in this line as well, so he meets three of four different people who work at the restaurant." Lawrence Dallaglio began cracking up before the punchline: "I've gone early!" "And then," continued Shanklin. "Prince Charles goes: 'And you? You must be the chef', to Gethin Jenkins! "He goes: 'No, I'm the world record cap-holder for Wales!' "I didn't know what to say!" See the video below For a long time, Jenkins was the world record cap-holder for Wales, being an integral figure in one of their most successful ever periods. The legendary prop was overtaken by Alun Wyn Jones in 2019, with the lock's appearance against Australia at the World Cup taking him to 130 total appearances at Test level for Wales, which was one more than Jenkins had managed to achieve. Article continues below The 44-year-old is part of the Wales coaching set-up once again, being drafted in by interim boss Matt Sherratt for the upcoming tour of Japan, which will involve two Tests against the Brave Blossoms. Joining Jenkins and Sherratt in the Far East will be T Rhys Thomas, Danny Wilson and Adam Jones. There is talk of Leigh Halfpenny being called up to coach for his country as well.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Henry is king as century maker helps steer Ventnor to victory
AN EXCELLENT Henry Edwards century helped Ventnor remain in second place in the Southern Premier League Division 1 table. Ventnor registered their third win from the opening four fixtures, by beating Hook and Newnham Basics at Steephill yesterday (Saturday). The visitors batted first, with Thomas Southcott leading the Ventnor bowling attack with figures of 3-45. Ventnor bowled Hook out for 259. Henry Edwards celebrates his fine century for Ventnor (Image: Dave Reynolds) Ash Brett hit an unbeaten 88 for Newport (Image: Hugh Griffiths) However, Ventnor started poorly, reeling at 49-5 at one stage. But a superb partnership between Daniel Cox (89) and Edwards (108) ensured a three-wicket victory, with eight balls to spare. The seconds also had a superb day, cruising to a 196-run victory over Hythe and Dibden away, in Hampshire League 2B. Martin Blackman, in great nick already this season, hit 125 in their mammoth 295-8. He was well supported by Toby Noyes, who hit 53. The hosts struggled throughout, with Ventnor's bowling attack looking lethal — spearheaded by Charlie Calloway (5-25), well supported by Aussie paceman Ethan Short (2-13) and Noyes (2-1). However, Ryde went down to their first loss of the season, at home to Havant seconds. Ryde were skittled out for 174, and the visitors wrapped it up for the loss of just three wickets in 27.1 overs. Gareth Bricknell batted well for Newport (Image: Hugh Griffiths) Both Island sides are well placed at the top, with Ventnor second and Ryde dropping down to third. Shanklin and Godshill were suffered a loss for the second weekend running, this time at the hands of Purbrook, by two wickets. The Islanders could only amass a fairly modest 212-5, with Olly Niemiec (69) and Seb Read (45 not out) top scoring. In response, Shanklin were generally quite economic with the ball, but the hosts got home with an over to spare. In the Isle of Wight Senior Cup, Group A, Ryde seconds and Northwood won comfortably. Freshwater were bowled out for 63, with Graham Gosden hitting 40 not out and extras (13) comprising the majority of the total. Ryde lost one wicket to wrap up victory in 7.2 overs. Wight Whizzers put Northwood into bat and restricted them to 211-7, Gary Cooper hitting 53 and Steve Keates 43, while R. Gangather grabbed 3-21. But in reply, the Whizzers top order started well, but could not progress to big scores, and were eventually bowled out for 156. In Group, Newport beat St Helens (156-6) by nine wickets. St Helens opener Marc Allen hit an unbeaten 86, with Newport reaching the run target in 29.3 overs — Ash Brett (88 not out) and Gareth Bricknell (48 not out). And Ventnor thirds beat Shanklin seconds (215-6) by eight wickets. Steve Egerton-Read hit and unbeaten 103 for Shanklin and Mark Price (108 not out) and Souvak Sanyal (62 not out) led the way for Ventnor. In the Fred Winter Cup, Ventnor VI beat Northwood II by 35 runs, and Arreton defeated Shanklin by 20 runs.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Scientist Who Discovered Hole in Ozone Layer Reveals 'Fear For Coming Generations'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of the scientists who discovered the hole in the ozone layer 40 years ago is proud of his work, but he now has major concerns about a new existential crisis: the looming threat of climate change. Jonathan Shanklin, a meteorologist and an emeritus fellow for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), helped discover the hole in the ozone layer in 1985 along with Joe Farman and Brian G. Gardiner. In a statement released May 13, Dominic Hodgson, director of science at the BAS, dubbed it "one of the most important environmental discoveries of the 20th century". Stock image of smoke billowing out of an industrial chimney. Stock image of smoke billowing out of an industrial chimney. Photo by Алексей Филатов / Getty Images In an email to Newsweek, Shanklin said that 40 years after the discovery, he was most proud "that the observations were correct and did indicate that the ozone layer above Antarctica was in trouble". The scientists' discovery led to quick international action, and according to the World Economic Forum, the ozone layer is "on a path to recovery". That recovery is in large part due to the Montreal Protocol, an agreement signed by a record number of countries in 1987 banning the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Banning CFCs, however, was straightforward compared to the looming crisis of climate change. 'Blighted by the consequences' "Stopping the release of chemicals harmful to the ozone layer was relatively straightforward—manufacturers had (or could design) alternatives that they could supply and there was no requirement for a change in personal lifestyle," Shanklin told Newsweek. The problem with climate change, according to Shanklin, is "an economic model that does not stand up to scientific scrutiny". "I personally fear for coming generations whose lives are going to be blighted by the consequences of climate change," Shanklin added. "The evidence is very strong and politicians need to act upon it." Shanklin said that our current economic model makes two incorrect assumptions. The first is that resources are infinite, and the second is that using them has no consequences. "It is blindingly obvious that natural resources are not infinite, and is becoming increasingly obvious in the form of all the crises that affect us (ozone, climate, biodiversity, plastic pollution etc.) that using natural resources does have consequences and that the cost of these needs to be included in the model," Shanklin noted. 'Essentially a story of personal greed' Having once inspired international action with a scientific discovery, Shanklin said he believes that one important lesson was the importance of what a potential crisis is called. "An ozone hole was clearly a problem, whereas climate change or greenhouse warming can sound quite attractive to some," he said. He added, "Another lesson is that it is important to have political leaders who understand science," noting that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had trained as a chemist. Finally, he stressed the importance of seeing how each crisis is interconnected—that fixing each one in isolation is impossible. "The underlying linkage is essentially a story of personal greed and a lack of altruism," he said. "Collectively, we need to think of others and future generations."
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What happened to the hole in the ozone layer? What is the status of the hole?
It's been 40 years since groundbreaking research announced the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer, a revelation that launched a rapid and successful effort to ban chemicals in hairspray, deodorant cans and refrigerators that were imperiling the planet. The 1985 discovery by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey identified a dramatic thinning of the ozone layer over our southernmost continent, triggering immediate global concern about potential harm to human health and ecosystems worldwide. Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface. Without it, humans and animals could experience increased rates of skin cancer, DNA damage, cataracts and other ailments. It also affects the physiological and developmental processes of plants. Scientists determined the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were widely used in refrigeration, aerosols, solvents, and fire extinguishers caused the problem. When chlorine and bromine atoms from CFCs rise and come into contact with ozone in the stratosphere, they destroy ozone molecules, the Environmental Protection Agency says in an online report. Ozone can be destroyed more quickly than it is naturally created, the EPA said. A large and deep ozone hole still forms every Antarctic spring, being deepest and largest toward the end of September, Shanklin told USA TODAY in a May 15 e-mail. "There is a very slow recovery, but we'll still have ozone holes for another 50 years or more." Indeed, though the Antarctic ozone hole shows signs of recovery, the healing process is very slow. CFCs have atmospheric lifetimes of more than 50 years, so even without further emissions, a full recovery might not occur until after 2070, the BAS said. "The current rate of recovery is a bit slower than might be expected, so there could be feedbacks with climate change taking place," Jon Shanklin, now an emeritus fellow at the British Antarctic Survey, told USA TODAY. The discovery of the ozone hole led directly to the Montreal Protocol just two years later – an agreement that froze the production and use of ozone-depleting substances at 1986 levels and set the groundwork for phasing them out entirely. Today, the protocol stands as one of the most successful international environmental treaties ever implemented. By preventing harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, the agreement has saved thousands of lives, the BAS said. "The Montreal Protocol is a very successful treaty that all the world's governments have signed. It is working, with the amount of ozone depleting chemicals in the atmosphere declining as expected," Shanklin said in an e-mail to USA TODAY. USA TODAY asked Shanklin if there is a regret that we haven't made similar progress in reducing the human-caused greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. "Very much so," Shanklin answered. "The Montreal Protocol shows what can be done, but with most other environmental issues (climate, biodiversity loss, sewage pollution, soil degradation, etc.) there is mostly talk and small-scale action." "It is largely because the economic model is flawed and perverse – it assumes that resources are infinite and that there is no cost in using them," Shanklin said. "This perversely then creates all the crises that we could be avoiding." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 40 years later: What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Was the hole in the ozone layer fixed? Status 40 years after discovery
It's been 40 years since groundbreaking research announced the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer, a revelation that launched a rapid and successful effort to ban chemicals in hairspray, deodorant cans and refrigerators that were imperiling the planet. The 1985 discovery by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey identified a dramatic thinning of the ozone layer over our southernmost continent, triggering immediate global concern about potential harm to human health and ecosystems worldwide. Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface. Without it, humans and animals could experience increased rates of skin cancer, DNA damage, cataracts and other ailments. It also affects the physiological and developmental processes of plants. "The discovery of the ozone hole stands as one of the most important environmental discoveries of the 20th century and demonstrates how robust science, clear communication and international cooperation can address planetary-scale threats," said Dominic Hodgson, interim director of science at the British Antarctic Survey, in a statement released May 13. Jon Shanklin, now an emeritus fellow at the British Antarctic Survey, added that "publishing our findings in Nature 40 years ago, we couldn't have anticipated the global response that would follow." More: Study: Ozone hole over Antarctica beginning to heal Scientists determined the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were widely used in refrigeration, aerosols, solvents, and fire extinguishers caused the problem. When chlorine and bromine atoms from CFCs rise and come into contact with ozone in the stratosphere, they destroy ozone molecules, the Environmental Protection Agency says in an online report. Ozone can be destroyed more quickly than it is naturally created, the EPA said. A large and deep ozone hole still forms every Antarctic spring, being deepest and largest toward the end of September, Shanklin told USA TODAY in a May 15 e-mail. "There is a very slow recovery, but we'll still have ozone holes for another 50 years or more." Indeed, though the Antarctic ozone hole shows signs of recovery, the healing process is very slow. CFCs have atmospheric lifetimes of more than 50 years, so even without further emissions, a full recovery might not occur until after 2070, the BAS said. "The current rate of recovery is a bit slower than might be expected, so there could be feedbacks with climate change taking place," Shanklin told USA TODAY. More: Ozone hole shrinks to smallest size on record, and it's not related to global warming The discovery of the ozone hole led directly to the Montreal Protocol just two years later – an agreement that froze the production and use of ozone-depleting substances at 1986 levels and set the groundwork for phasing them out entirely. Today, the protocol stands as one of the most successful international environmental treaties ever implemented. By preventing harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, the agreement has saved thousands of lives, the BAS said. "The Montreal Protocol is a very successful treaty that all the world's governments have signed. It is working, with the amount of ozone-depleting chemicals in the atmosphere declining as expected," Shanklin said in an e-mail to USA TODAY. USA TODAY asked Shanklin if there is a regret that we haven't made similar progress in reducing the human-caused greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. "Very much so," Shanklin answered. "The Montreal Protocol shows what can be done, but with most other environmental issues (climate, biodiversity loss, sewage pollution, soil degradation, etc.), there is mostly talk and small-scale action." "It is largely because the economic model is flawed and perverse – it assumes that resources are infinite and that there is no cost in using them," Shanklin said. "This perversely then creates all the crises that we could be avoiding." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Does the ozone layer still have a hole? What science tells us
