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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.

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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.

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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.

Enhancing aviation safety: 40 years as a World Area Forecast Centre

On 22 November 2024, we mark a significant milestone in aviation meteorology – the 40th anniversary of the Met Office's role as one of only two World Area Forecast Centres (WAFCs) globally.

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AI crucial to tackling environmental challenges, say experts at Turing and Met Office event

The Met Office and the Alan Turing Institute provide an update on developments around AI's future role in weather forecasting and understanding climate change.

Boosting the scale, scope and impact of WISER Africa to help nations across the continent build resilience to the changing climate

Today at COP29 in Baku, Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds, announced an additional £30+ million investment from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to support the Met Office-led Weather and Climate Information Services (WISER) Africa programme.

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Global warming update as COP29 gets underway

As COP29 gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, the WMO has released its annual update on the State of the Global Climate. This year the report contains an update on the current level of global warming.

When will we know if snow is on the way this winter?

We take a look at where some snow headlines come from, and how to know if snow is actually in the forecast.

Met Office’s Weather Studio Live to launch on YouTube

The Met Office’s much-loved show Weather Studio Live is relaunching on YouTube, providing a live and interactive look at the weather and climate stories of the week.

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