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Los Angeles wildfires: climate change has increased fire risk over recent decades
We take a look at the influence of climate change on wildfire risk in light of the ongoing situation in Los Angeles.
Ice accretion - Using weather data to optimise energy infrastructure
Met Office helps energy companies optimise their infrastructure design by identifying ice build-up risks through enhanced mapping capabilities developed with SSEN Transmission.
More than a century of working together: Met Office and RNLI
Forecasts from the Met Office help the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in its mission to save lives at sea. Providing in-depth details about offshore wave conditions or wind speeds, our pioneering science and forecasting expertise can help the RNLI plan for the very latest weather.
Preparing Young People for a Changing World
Important steps are being taken to ready our young people for the environmental changes ahead, through the Climate Ambassador Programme.
Review of 2024: Multiple records broken in a year of mixed weather
This year the UK saw records broken in almost every season, plenty of named storms, an abundance of weather warnings, and a rare night-sky phenomenon. Here’s a recap of 2024.
How Met Office science is saving Santa’s Christmas journey
Met Office scientists apply aviation technology to complete Santa’s Christmas Eve deliveries when his reindeer are stuck by seasonal sniffles.
Operational satellite a ‘landmark moment’ for weather forecasts
Meteosat’s Third Generation Imager (MTG-I1) satellite will now be referred to as Meteosat-12, marking a shift to its now operational use in weather forecasting.
How is the UK’s air quality landscape evolving?
We explore how air pollution levels have changed over time in the UK, what air quality is like in other countries, and what the future may hold for us.
TerraFIRMA: Advancing climate change mitigation for a sustainable future
As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders are seeking effective strategies to mitigate the risks and impacts from climate change.
Storm Bert in the news
Storm Bert brought significant impacts to parts of south Wales and across the UK, with many affected in what was an impactful multi-hazard storm.
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