July 31, 2026
What do wildfires mean for climate change?
Wildfires contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases and other pollutants into the atmosphere, and by triggering vegetation changes.
July 29, 2026
What do wildfires mean for air quality?
Wildfires can have significant impacts on air quality, as wildfire smoke contains a mixture of hazardous air pollutants.
July 28, 2026
Desert dust pollution in Europe is rising, with risks for health and solar energy
The amount of desert dust from North Africa that is reaching Europe is on the rise.
July 16, 2026
What does observing London’s air from the BT Tower tell us about pollution?
For over 20 years, scientists have operated a pioneering atmospheric observatory at the top of the BT Tower, measuring pollution in the air we breathe.
July 9, 2026
New NRO Group launches with NCAS as a proud member
The National Research Organisations Group officially launches, bringing together NCAS and more than 40 national research organisations.
July 7, 2026
Help shape the future of atmospheric science in the UK
Complete NERC's online consultation to help shape the future of atmospheric research.
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 at NCAS.
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.