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Why 1.5°C?
Since the Paris Agreement at COP21 in December 2015, the 1.5°C target as a limit for global warming is much discussed, but why 1.5°C?
Differing Net Zero definitions must ‘mesh’ say Met Office scientists
A new paper published in Nature has highlighted a fundamental mismatch in the way greenhouse gas emissions are measured which could mean that Net Zero could be met in one definition up to five years ahead of the other.
Reducing emissions through the Devon Carbon Plan
In this guest blog post from Devon County Council, they explore how Local Authorities can take action to reduce emissions in their area, and how the Devon Carbon Plan is doing this.
Making sense of climate change projections
Carbon budgets? Emissions scenarios? Degrees of warming? What does it all mean? If you are following the climate change conversation, you will have encountered information on future changes in climate. Carbon budgets, high- and low-emission scenarios, and future warming are all frequently discussed
Snow or no snow.. what do we know?
There is a lot of media speculation in the air, but it almost certainly won’t be accompanied by disruptive snow. That is the view of Helen Caughey – a Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster.
Why an ‘exact date’ weather forecast headline isn’t what it seems
As we move further towards meteorological winter, one thing as predictable as the changing seasons is online news headlines that promise the ‘exact date’ we will see snow in the UK, often weeks in advance. But where do these dates come from and how do you know if they are accurate?
UK Greenhouse Gas Emission Verification System
This month we are exploring the topic of emissions trends and drivers. Here we take a look at how national emissions are estimated and the relevance of this information for policymakers.
CSSP China: Celebrating a decade of scientific collaboration
A project aimed at enabling the development of cutting-edge climate science and its pull through into decision making and on-the-ground services is marking its 10th anniversary.
2023: on track to be Earth’s warmest year on record
Every month of 2023 has so far has exceeded 1.2°C above pre-industrial times [note], according to the HadCRUT dataset.
Wettest October on record for eastern Scotland
Eastern Scotland had its wettest October on record in a series which goes back to 1836, with some counties seeing well over twice their average rainfall for the month, according to provisional Met Office figures.
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