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January 9, 2025

2024: UK’s fourth warmest year on record highlights urgency for climate action

2024 is ranked as the UK’s fourth warmest year on record. Discover 5 pledges for taking action on climate change.

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November 20, 2024

Creative ways to communicate science: Why we talk about climate change and air pollution

When we talk about climate, weather and air, we make climate science more accessible, and inspire future scientists.

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August 23, 2024

New online tool tracks progress and challenges in curbing air pollution

Scientists have created an online tool for anyone to plot air pollution in cities anywhere in the world.

#Air Pollution #Public Engagement

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July 16, 2024

Fly high from home: Embark on a virtual tour of our atmospheric research aircraft

Take a virtual tour of our research aircraft and see behind the scenes of atmospheric science at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.

#FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Public Engagement

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May 14, 2024

Get ready to explore our atmospheric research aircraft this summer

Visit the FAAM Airborne Laboratory this summer at a UK airshow, or by taking a virtual 3D tour of the unique research aircraft.

#FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Public Engagement

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February 15, 2024

Summer of science: Placement scheme for young people

For the third year running, the National Centre for Atmospheric Science will be offering inspirational summer placements for young people across the UK.

#Equality Diversity and Inclusion #Public Engagement

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January 23, 2024

Event: Bridging Horizons in Atmospheric Science for the early career community

A symposium for the early career atmospheric science community and NCAS training course alumni on 20-21 March 2024.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Centre for Environmental Data Analysis

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December 14, 2023

2023: The science stories that defined our year

To mark the end of 2023, we are looking back at the stories that defined our year.

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December 14, 2023

Formula E Team’s new racing car design drives climate conversations

Formula E Team partners with Warming Stripes creator Professor Ed Hawkins to inspire climate action.

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July 20, 2023

Meteorology awards for climate and weather experts

Top scientists from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and University of Reading have won awards for their dedication and determination ...

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July 3, 2023

Take part in UK survey to track flying ants

Take part in a UK survey to track flying ants as they take to our skies again this year.

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Warming Stripes projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover at night.

June 21, 2023

How climate change is threatening our coasts

On #ShowYourStripes day, we asked climate scientists at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science to explain why our coastlines are at risk from clima...

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