July 3, 2026
NCAS air quality modelling informs WHO update on global air pollution exposure
Global progress on reducing air pollution has slowed, as reported by the World Health Organization and informed by air pollution modelling
June 26, 2026
What do heatwaves mean for wildfires?
Persistent high temperatures cause hot, dry conditions in which wildfires can spread.
June 25, 2026
What do heatwaves mean for air quality?
Besides bringing risks to the environment, infrastructure, and people’s physical and mental health, heatwaves also affect air quality.
June 23, 2026
Turning up the heat on history: What 1903 weather would look like today under climate change
Climate scientists are now replaying the past to predict the future, to show how everyday weather could feel in a warmer world.
June 18, 2026
Clean Air Day: How NCAS’s air quality research links people, places and health
This Clean Air Day, NCAS highlights how understanding air quality can help protect people’s health and support better decisions for communities across t...
June 16, 2026
Investigating air quality in busy UK ports
Researchers are carrying out new measurements in Southampton to better understand how emissions from ships affect local air quality in coastal communities.
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.