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.
May 20, 2021
Online children’s story explores changes in air pollution
An inspirational online children’s story titled Grandma’s Footsteps prompts readers to take note of changes in their environment.
April 27, 2021
Consumer aerosol products overtake cars as source of dangerous smog in UK
Consumer aerosol products, such as deodorants, now release more volatile organic compound pollution than all cars in the UK.
April 12, 2021
Weather forecasts signal meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa
Scientists are using weather forecasts to predict the location and scale of impending meningitis outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa.
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 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 20, 2020
£61 million boost for Europes largest flying lab to tackle environmental challenges
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...
June 8, 2020
Innovative public engagement project will tell the story of cleaner air during COVID-19
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science is embarking on a digital story-telling initiative to engage children with recent changes in our environment.
May 20, 2020
Researchers making life-saving weather forecasts across Africa
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms.
April 8, 2020
Forecasters turn to Welsh radar to ease unexpected coronavirus impact
A radar in Wales is helping weather forecasters deal with an unexpected impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
April 1, 2020
New facility for atmospheric measurements launches
A new research facility will offer scientists access to mobile instrumentation, laboratories and observatories across the world.
March 31, 2020
Air pollution falling across UK cities, latest data shows
Air pollution has started to improve in many UK cities, following the same pattern set by other countries where travel and outdoor activity