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August 28, 2024

Weather forecast tools tell us how humans are aggravating heatwaves and storms

Climate researchers have demonstrated how state-of-the-art weather forecasts can be used to show how greenhouse gas emissions affect extreme weather.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections

Orange, red, yellow and blue vertical stripes that show air pollution data for London.

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 #Air Pollution Climate and Weather #Air Pollution in Urban Areas

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August 22, 2024

In conversation with Dr Buwen Dong: Excess warming in Europe

We spoke to Dr Buwen Dong about his research that explains the excess warming in Europe during summer and winter.

#Climate and High-impact Weather #Climate Projections

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August 15, 2024

FAAM Airborne Laboratory to use sustainable fuel for home-based flying

FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft now has a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel at its home base.

#Environmental Sustainability #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

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August 15, 2024

How AI will set a new standard for flood and drought forecasts across East Africa

Researchers are joining forces to revolutionise early warnings of extreme weather in East Africa, by pioneering artificial intelligence in their forecasts.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

A male scientist looks at computer screens with scientific information on them. They are sat in a laboratory.

August 15, 2024

Job Opportunity: Research Software Engineer

We are seeking to appoint a Research Software Engineer to join our team at the University of Reading.

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August 14, 2024

Job Opportunity: Senior Research Software Engineer

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Software Engineer to join our team at the University of Reading.

Two people looking at a road flooded by a river.

August 12, 2024

Severe storms, hotter heatwaves, worsening floods – is it climate change?

Attribution studies compare a weather event without climate change to what it might be like in a worsening climate crisis.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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August 8, 2024

How do the North Atlantic Oscillation and East Atlantic Pattern shape our weather?

We asked our atmospheric scientists to explain the North Atlantic Oscillation and East Atlantic Pattern, and what they mean for our weather.

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

Residential street in the UK in wintertime. Cars are parked in front of houses. The houses, cars and street are covered in snow. Bare trees and grey sky in background.

August 2, 2024

How El Niño and La Niña improve European winter weather forecasts

New study finds that European winter weather forecasts are more accurate during strong El Niño or La Niña years.

#Climate and High-impact Weather

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July 25, 2024

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist

We are seeking to appoint a Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Reading.

July 23, 2024

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist in Extreme Weather Events

We are seeking to appoint a Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Reading.