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was launched in 2013. Since this policy was launched there has been a 33% reduction in annual average concentrations of particulate matter below 2.5 µm in aerodynamic diameter (PM2.5), a 54% reduction in sulphur dioxide concentrations and a 28% reduction in carbon monoxide levels across 74 cities in China

The Value of the Met Office Public Weather Service to the General Public Final report September 2024 About London Economics London Economics is one of Europe's leading specialist economics and policy consultancies and has its head office in London. We advise clients in both the public and private

very warm and hot at the moment, as is referenced with our extreme heat warning, there is a risk of some locally intense thundery downpours developing across parts of England this afternoon.  These could be torrential in places across central and southeast England bringing a risk of some localised

are susceptible to heat-related illnesses, and each year, veterinary professionals across the UK report a rise in cases of heatstroke, sunburn, and other temperature-related conditions. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a few simple tips to help you keep your pets safe and comfortable during hot spells

The Met Office has issued its first ever Amber Extreme Heat Warning as large areas of the UK will continue to see hot conditions this week.

.   The impacts of extreme heat can be many and varied. It can have health consequences, especially for those who are particularly vulnerable, and it can impact infrastructure, including transport and energy, as well as the wider business community. During hot weather we often see increased traffic

We and our funders commission and conduct economic research and evaluations in line with HM Treasury guidance to show that spend on the Met Office provides value for money for the taxpayer.   The value of the Hadley Centre Climate Programme London Economics and Frazer-Nash Consultancy, January 2025

likely for eastern Scotland too.  Warming up Warm summer conditions will remain in place for much of the week for the majority of England and Wales, albeit slightly less hot on Thursday, when temperatures are more likely to peak in the mid-20s Celsius for many.   High pressure near the southern half

being the coolest and the 100th percentile being the warmest in the 1981-2010 climatology. Orange and red shading represent values above the 80th (Warm) and 90th (Hot) percentile, respectively; regions shaded in light and dark blue indicate values below the 20th (Cool) and 10th (Cold) percentile

A new study has examined how high-impact weather in the UK, such as extremely hot days, heavy rainfall and very cold conditions, could be affected at different levels of global warming.

The study, published in the journal Climatic Change, found that the higher the level of global warming, the projected increase in frequency or severity or both will be stronger for hot weather, droughts and flooding in the UK. These high-impact weather events can cause significant disruption across

operational admin messages NOUK10 EGRR 131400 173 ATTENTION ALL SADIS USERS INCIDENT NUMBER: INC000267897 SERVICES AFFECTED: SADIS FTP DATASTREAM AFFECTED: GRIB DETAILS: WAFC LONDON ADVISES ALL USERS THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED ISSUES WITH THE PRODUCTION OF HARMONISED HAZARD DATA AT 0.25 DEGREE RESOLUTION