October 7, 2020
Creative campaign for school children launches on Clean Air Day
Schools within Clean Air Zone cities are being encouraged to contribute to a clean air story, co-produced by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.
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September 18, 2020
Making climate science into classical music
A team of researchers have used an innovative technique to create music from climate data.
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September 8, 2020
Shower gel, shampoo and chemical fumes: how everyday products affect air quality
Volatile organic compounds are found in many household products, but they can release harmful pollutants into the air.
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August 14, 2020
Air pollution has smaller impact on COVID-19 mortality than previously thought, but UK study show...
The effects of long-term exposure to air pollution on COVID-19 deaths in the UK appears smaller than reported in some other countries.
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August 6, 2020
Latest climate change report bolstered by citizen scientist efforts during COVID-19 lockdown
The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate 2019’ report shows climate change is exerting increasing influence on the UK’s climate.
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July 13, 2020
Air pollution down by 40% in cities during COVID-19 lockdown
Nitrogen dioxide fell by over 40% in cities around the UK during the COVID-19 lockdown, while small particle pollution saw smaller changes.
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June 25, 2020
“Virtually all changes” proposed for net zero emissions could improve air quality in the UK
The UK’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions could reduce air pollution in nearly every sector.
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June 19, 2020
Black Lives Matter: Our Statement
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science supports the UKRI statement on Black Lives Matter. The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired an...
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June 19, 2020
Eyjafjallajökull 2010: How Icelandic volcano eruption closed European skies
Research aircraft mapped volcanic ash plume from the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökul 2010 eruption.
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June 1, 2020
Scientists produce a clearer image of climate change
A team of scientists have produced a way to visualise the results from seven different global climate models.
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May 15, 2020
Join an online community for public engagement with atmospheric science
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has started an online Community of Practice to support public engagement with atmospheric science in the UK.
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April 24, 2020
The global dataset helping scientists monitor climate change
One of the most widely used climate datasets has released its biggest update since 2013.