October 6, 2021
Nobel Prize in Physics signals win for climate science
In a landmark moment for climate science, this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded jointly to Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselman and Giorgio Par...
September 24, 2021
Are new Global Air Quality Guidelines achievable for the UK?
The World Health Organisation has reduced the guideline limits for air pollution to protect human health and reduce impacts on climate change. Professor...
September 9, 2021
Turn the Tide: a harmony of climate science, visual and performing arts in Leeds
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has collaborated with visual artist Alison Smith and composers at Leeds Conservatoire, to create Turn the Ti...
September 3, 2021
Researchers trial new measurements over Loch Linnhe skies
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory tested a new temperature sensor and a greenhouse gas analyser.
August 9, 2021
Climate change is “happening now, happening fast and must be addressed”
Our climate is changing across every region at unprecedented scale warns United Nations report.
August 6, 2021
UK launches £5 million programme to prepare and protect against climate change
A four-year programme will produce transformative advice, digital data and technology to drive forward the UK’s response to climate change.
July 29, 2021
UK climate continues to warm following record-breaking year
For the first time, 2020 ranked in the top ten years for temperature, rain, and sunshine.
July 28, 2021
“We must expect extreme weather records to be broken” warn climate scientists
Record-shattering heatwaves could become two to seven times more frequent across the world than in the last 30 years.
June 17, 2021
Researchers ramp up measurements for six-week clean air campaign
Scientists have kick-started an intense six-week air pollution monitoring schedule, aiming to pinpoint new and emerging pollution trends.
June 17, 2021
Four steps for building a clean air future
This Clean Air Day we are supporting action on air pollution by sharing our top four steps for building a clean air future for us all.
June 7, 2021
Outstanding scientists win three awards for meteorological science
The Royal Meteorological Society announces three awards that recognise researchers from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, who have made excep...
May 27, 2021
Next generation climate models could support greater ambition in mitigation and adaptation
A briefing for policymakers outlines how a step change in climate modelling capabilities could enable people, governments and businesses to be more resi...