News & Events - Page 10

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November 10, 2023

“Another month, another unprecedented climate record”

We asked climate scientists to explain why 2023 is almost certain to be the warmest year on record.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Long-term Global Change

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November 1, 2023

Job Opportunity: NCAS Management Board Staff Member (Internal Only)

We are looking to appoint to the NCAS Management Board a member drawn from the staff community.

#Governance

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October 26, 2023

Job Opportunity: Inclusive Recruitment Support Officer

NCAS is seeking to employ an Inclusive Recruitment Support Officer through a level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship to join the NCAS People team.

#Equality Diversity and Inclusion

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October 24, 2023

Extreme weather in the UK: why Arctic climate change cannot stay “out of sight, out of mind”

We asked research scientists to explain the major changes occurring across the Arctic region, and what the impacts of Arctic climate change are on the U...

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections #Long-term Global Change

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October 23, 2023

Time-travelling with scientists: Past storms would be more damaging today due to global warming

Climate scientists have used old weather records and reconstructed how extreme weather events from the early 1900s would be experienced today.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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October 20, 2023

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist – Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

We seek a postdoctoral scientist to carry out research to better understand how the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation may change in the future.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Long-term Global Change

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October 13, 2023

National Centre for Atmospheric Science informs air quality briefing for MPs

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has provided vital input to a recent House of Commons Library research briefing.

#Air Pollution #Air Pollution in Urban Areas #Emissions

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October 13, 2023

Scientists monitor emissions from aircraft engines running on sustainable fuels

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels.

#Air Pollution #Emissions #Environmental Sustainability

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October 12, 2023

Scientists awarded £1 million to use artificial intelligence in storm nowcasting for Africa

£1 million to create tropical storm forecast methods using artificial intelligence has been awarded to researchers.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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October 11, 2023

Climate scientists explain why 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record

Climate scientists anticipate 2023 to be the warmest year on record, with the fourth monthly global temperature record in a row recently set in September.

#Climate and High-impact Weather