June 10, 2026
New African satellite weather facility launched with NCAS
NCAS is part of a major new international initiative to transform weather forecasting and early warning systems across Africa.
June 10, 2026
Air pollution from airports matters to local communities
Professor Alastair Lewis talks about airports, air pollution, health, regulation, and the role of atmospheric scientists.
June 4, 2026
NCAS supported FASTA project wins Royal Meteorological Society Innovation Award
The FASTA project has received the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) Award for Innovation in the Development of Computational Models, Tools or Visual...
June 3, 2026
El Niño explained: Global weather, UK impacts, and climate change
El Niño shapes temperatures, rainfall and extreme events - with impacts that extend to economies, infrastructure and human health.
May 28, 2026
Tropical cyclones pose major risks to energy security in Bangladesh
Researchers report that tropical cyclones reduce Bangladesh’s electricity demand by an average of 20%, with even more severe impacts in coastal areas.
May 18, 2026
Just one hour of exposure to everyday air pollution can affect lung and brain function
Just an hour of exposure to common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can trigger changes in people’s lung function and brain activity.
May 12, 2026
How far ahead can we really predict El Niño?
El Niño shapes rainfall, drought, food security, and humanitarian planning across the globe. But how far ahead can we predict it?
May 12, 2026
Recreational gas use spurs nitrous oxide emissions in Ho Chi Minh City
Recreational use of laughing gas has been identified as a significant and previously overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions in Ho Chi Minh City.
May 7, 2026
Climate models reveal how pollution in Europe affects seasonal weather in Asia
Air pollution from Europe more than a century ago may have intensified the Asian summer monsoon and influenced rainfall for millions of people.
May 6, 2026
Paint rules cut harmful air pollution by 60% in 15 years – but policy lags behind
Changes to the way decorative paints are made have reduced harmful air pollution emissions over the past two decades.
April 14, 2026
Marking the formal closure of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory
We want to express our deepest gratitude to every individual, partner, and organisation that has shaped FAAM's remarkable 22 year journey.
April 8, 2026
Airborne observations detect methane spikes from oil shuttle tankers
Airborne research reveals previously unreported methane emissions during North Sea oil loading operations.