1.   As far as public image is concerned, the prevailing consumer-oriented climate is one in which professional practices are increasingly scrutinised.

2.   Because they were five thousand feet above sea level the climate was Marvellous, apart from the wet season.

3.   Climate was an important factor in the development of classical Greek culture.

4.   For better or worse, with sincerity or mercenary attachment, the hip musical climate was heavily involved.

5.   Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.

6.   Now the financial climate is very different.

7.   Thanks to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, the climate is also mild, temperatures rarely dropping much below freezing.

8.   The changing world climate is probably due to a build-up of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide.

9.   The climate is a good deal more hospitable than many parts of Britain.