January 18, 2021
Latest data confirms 2020 concludes earth’s warmest decade on record
The World Meteorological Organization announced that the average global temperature for 2020 was nearly 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels, concluding ea...
December 18, 2020
UK’s first lockdown reduced air pollution but caused surface ozone levels to rise
Less traffic on the roads during the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown led to large and rapid reductions in air pollution, but may have caused potentially da...
December 15, 2020
Researchers launch online course to improve tropical storm forecasts
The Institute for Environmental Analytics has launched an online training course for weather forecasters, building on latest research into tropical cycl...
December 4, 2020
The future of our forests: climate change and trees
As our climate continues to warm, forests are on the front line of the crisis. Forest loss is both a cause and an effect of climate change.
December 2, 2020
Greenland ice sheet faces irreversible melting
Climate change could lead to irreversible sea level rise as temperatures continue to rise and the Greenland ice sheet continues to decline.
November 24, 2020
National Centre for Atmospheric Science joins the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
We are delighted to join the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion, as part of our journey to create and promote an inclusive workplace across ou...
November 24, 2020
UK-USA collaboration to deliver new climate knowledge
Two new projects have been funded to improve our understanding of the Subpolar North Atlantic and its impacts on our climate.
November 23, 2020
Tracking ship exhaust emissions shines a light on cloud behaviour
Emissions from ship exhausts can have a major impact on air quality and climate, and in particular, change the behaviour and
November 20, 2020
£61 million boost for Europe’s largest ‘flying lab’ to tackle environmental cha...
UK scientists will take to the skies on the FAAM Airborne Laboratory to carry out crucial research into challenges such as climate change and severe wea...
October 27, 2020
Helping society rise to the challenges ahead: our vision, our values, our goals
Today, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science launches its five-year strategy, which sets out our commitment to help solve the challenges
October 23, 2020
Black Lives Matter: Translating our words into actions
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has set out a targeted programme of work in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
October 21, 2020
Waking up to the realities of climate change: The UK is at risk but not yet resilient
Current global pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions aren’t yet enough to keep global temperature rise below 2°C, and warming levels of 3°C or more...