March 21, 2023
FAAM Airborne Laboratory flies with sustainable aviation fuel
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory has used a blend of sustainable aviation fuel for the first time this week on a routine crew training flight.
March 20, 2023
IPCC climate change synthesis report includes stark warnings, but no surprises
Professor Ed Hawkins explains what the IPCC AR6 climate change synthesis report is and why it matters.
March 15, 2023
Airlines should prepare for a more turbulent future, climate scientists warn
Atmospheric scientists warn that clear-air turbulence is projected to increase as a result of human-induced climate change.
March 10, 2023
Heatwaves in India set to intensify with climate change and El Niño
Climate scientist Kieran Hunt explains how El Niño and climate change are bringing soaring temperatures to India.
March 8, 2023
#EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day
We are sharing testimonies from women role models within science, to celebrate women’s achievement and #EmbraceEquity.
March 3, 2023
London observatory reveals traffic reduction success but points to future pollution challenge
Traffic reduction in London has brought substantial benefits for air quality in the region, but heating may become the next big challenge.
February 27, 2023
National Centre for Atmospheric Science carbon footprint
We have been working to understand the environmental impacts and carbon emissions we create, and where we have opportunities to influence sustainable pr...
February 24, 2023
Looking through the lens of LGBTQ+ people in science
This LGBT+ History Month we asked staff across our organisation, who identify as LGBTQ+, to share their experiences of, and advice for, working in scien...
February 24, 2023
Three reasons why Storm Otto ended a quiet year for UK named storms
Professor Shaffrey sets out three reasons why Storm Otto recently became the first UK named storm in over a year.
February 22, 2023
Climate spiral threatens land carbon stores
The world’s forests are losing their ability to absorb carbon due to increasingly unstable conditions caused by humans, shows new study.
February 15, 2023
Tropical storms signalled by atmospheric waves
Atmospheric waves trapped close to the equator can be blamed for the formation of some of the world’s most devastating tropical storms
February 15, 2023
FAAM Airborne Laboratory launches Research Runway to attract new flyers
Research Runway is a unique opportunity for environmental researchers to use a specially adapted research aircraft for up to 10 flying hours.