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BlogRecord-Breaking El Niño Surpasses Previous BenchmarksThe developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, which scientists have been monitoring closely for many months, has now exceeded previous records, making it the strongest event in the observational record.Read more -
BlogWeek ahead: Summer warmth meets autumn rainThe autumn equinox arrives this week, marking the point when the Northern Hemisphere begins to tilt further away from the sun.Read more -
BlogWeekly weather quiz September 18: Test your knowledge!Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.Read more
Adaptation in science, through partnerships
This month, we have been looking more closely at adaptation strategies and how the Met Office is working with government, industry and communities, providing actionable science to inform adaptation strategies to prepare for the climate change that is already happening, as well as future climate risk.
Robust and actionable science to help inform adaptation action
We’ve all heard about Net Zero – but what about climate adaptation? Climate adaptation is action that protects us against the impacts of climate change, both now and in the future.
No need to see red over Met Office colour scale
Southern Europe and northern Africa’s heatwave in recent weeks has led to some discussion around how temperatures are displayed on weather forecast maps, with some suggesting ‘alarmist’ colours are used. However, the reality of the Met Office colour scale is a little more mundane than some online chatter would have you believe.
Adapting to Climate Change: A Business Imperative
“Have you ever wondered about the role of businesses in the face of escalating climate change”, says Ben Bulger, Director at Oxygen House Ltd in a guest blog.
How does Net Zero impact UK air quality?
The quality of the air we breathe matters. Clean air is a basic requirement of a healthy environment for us all to live and work.
The Met Office forecast: striving for greater workplace inclusivity and diversity
“Without the contribution of the many women helping to shape our history, the Met Office would not be what it is today.” That is the comment from Tammy Lillie – the Met Office’s Chief People Officer – on the day the organisation learns it is recognised on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women list.
Seamless decision-making for climate adaptation
We all care about how future changes to the weather might affect us. This might be in our professional lives, where we think about risk from extreme weather to one industry, or this might be because we are all affected by disruption to energy supply, to transport and to food supply.
How have daily temperatures shifted in the UK’s changing climate?
A new visualisation of Met Office data lays bare the changing climate of the UK using daily temperature data since 1960.
Latest report highlights significantly low sea ice extent
The latest report on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice identifies issues at both poles.
What can the world expect from the developing El Niño?
There is much speculation about how the developing El Niño will affect weather patterns in the UK and around the world.
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