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Tom Clarke

Science and technology editor for Sky News providing expert reporting and analysis from the COP30 summit in Brazil on forests, emissions and international climate politics.

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Nov 12, 2025 • 19min

Is there a rift brewing in the Special Relationship?

Tom Clarke, Sky News' science and technology editor reporting from COP in Brazil, discusses the crucial climate talks and insights from indigenous communities in the Amazon. He shares a personal experience with the Kayapo tribe, highlighting their priorities for forest protection over American politics. The conversation also touches on California Governor Gavin Newsom stepping in for US leadership at COP, amid concerns about the US's absence shaping climate negotiations. Clarke's on-the-ground perspective sheds light on the urgency of global climate actions.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 19min

Paracetamol, President Trump and the myths about autism

Tom Clarke, Sky News science editor, clarifies the lack of evidence linking paracetamol and autism, debunking dangerous claims made by Donald Trump. Jessie Hewitson, an autistic mother and author, shares her insights on neurodiversity, advocating against viewing autism as a condition needing a cure. The discussion touches on the harmful echoes of vaccine misinformation, the history of mother-blaming in autism, and provides practical advice for parents navigating a new diagnosis. Their conversation emphasizes understanding and supporting autistic individuals.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 19min

Is the Brazil climate conference a COP out?

Tom Clarke, the science and technology editor for Sky News, provides deep insights from the COP30 summit in Brazil. He discusses the significance of the Amazon and Brazil's vested interests in climate action. With major polluting nations absent, he questions the relevance of the conference. Tom highlights the ongoing deforestation, economic pressures on the Amazon, and the dual roles of China in fossil fuels and clean energy. While expectations for tangible results are low, he sees potential progress in forest protection financing.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 18min

Will Trump make space great again?

Tom Clarke, Sky News Science and Technology editor, discusses the fierce competition between the U.S. and China in the space race. He explores the ambitious Artemis program and its challenges, including rising costs and delays. With Trump pushing for renewed lunar missions, the conversation shifts to the potential of Mars as the next frontier. Clarke also highlights the changing dynamics at NASA, as private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin gain traction. The interplay of politics and technology could reshape America’s cosmic ambitions.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 18min

Hacking the hackers: How cyber gang Lockbit was 'locked out'

Science and technology editor Tom Clarke discusses the takedown of cyber gang Lockbit by law enforcement agencies. They cover the ransomware attacks on UK bodies like the Royal Mail and the NHS, arrests of Russians, and the implications for other cyber gangs.

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