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ArticleExploring the resilience of the future electricity systemEmily Wallace, Scientific Consultancy Manager at the Met Office, investigates the impact of climate change on the energy sector. She explains how planning for extreme weather events can mitigate future impacts.Read more -
ArticleHow our data supports the maintenance and operation of road networks in the UKAbigail Oakes, Senior Account Manager for Transport, explores our partnership with National Highways and the way in which our tailored weather data is used to improve travel networks across the UK.Read more -
ArticleHow we are using science to secure water suppliesIn this article, Laura explains how bringing together climate science, meteorology, and industry expertise can help organisations use innovative management and technology to adapt to climate change.Read more -
ArticleHelping put safety first in the mobility revolutionMike Szczepanski, Senior Business Development Manager for Transport highlights how designing efficient surface-based Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) can help the UK on the journey to achieving NetZero.Read more -
ArticleForecasting the future for infrastructureThis is the first in a series of articles by Tom Butcher, Head of Research and Consultancy, exploring how weather and climate information can support decision making at every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle.Read more -
ArticleDesigned to weather the stormPart two in a series of articles by Tom Butcher, Head of Research and Consultancy Propositions, exploring how weather and climate information can support decision making at every stage of the infrastructure lifecycle.Read more -
ArticleMet Office Industry Climate WeekOn 24-28 May 2021 we held the first Met Office Industry Climate Week to explore some of the climate challenges and opportunities facing business and industry.Read more -
ArticleModelling consumer demand during unprecedented timesNick Law, Senior Account Manager, Water, shares how the Met Office has collaborated with industry to forecast water demand during COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.Read more -
ArticleLow adhesion forecasting: how collaboration is supporting advancements to tackle a £355 million annual problemDr Victoria Chapman leads a Met Office team providing weather and climate solutions for the rail industry.Read more -
VideoFuture weather forecast for the year 2050How might weather impact businesses in the year 2050?Watch -
VideoThe making of the future weather forecast for 2050A behind the scences look at how the forecast was producedWatch -
ArticleClimate impacts on consumer businessTom Butcher, Head of Research and Consultancy Propositions, examines how scenarios can provide a framework for business to consider the possible impacts of climate change on infrastructure, operations, supply chains and markets.Read more -
ArticleBalancing supply and demand and the influence of weatherKatie Chowienczyk, Senior Scientific Consultant, explains how businesses can use weather information to more accurately forecast demand.Read more -
VideoJoana Mendes - Senior Scientific ConsultantHear from Senior Scientific Consultant, Joana Mendes, about her passion for the breadth of work undertaken at the Met Office and what she does to keep her focus.Watch -
ArticleWhy weather insights are key to unlocking business intelligenceTom Butcher, Head of Industry Consultancy, works with businesses from every sector. Here, he looks at how you can manage the opportunities and risks associated with weather and climate.Read more -
ArticlePredicting the likelihood and frequency of extreme weatherSenior Statistical Scientist Dr Laura Dawkins turns forecasts into predictions of how a company’s operations might be impacted by various weather phenomena.Read more -
ArticleHow on-site advisors help ensure business resilienceFind out how on-site forecasting can keep your business operating in adverse weather and prevent financial and reputational damage.Read more -
VideoDo you know how the weather affects your business?Learn how our historical weather data and expertise in analysing big data can help you predict footfall, sales and demand.Watch -
ArticleImprove operational decisions with longer range forecastsDr. Edward Steele, Science Manager (Marine Applications), describes the benefits of his recent research and outlines an approach which could help to save the industry valuable time, resources and money.Read more -
ArticleThe role of the Met Office in aviationJonathan Dutton, Head of Aviation services, explains how the Met Office is working to improve the World Area Forecast Service and reduce the environmental impact and cost of aviation.Read more -
VideoWorking on-site with HeathrowFind out how on-site meteorologists enable Heathrow to activate contingency plans in advance and remain operational, even in adverse weather conditions.Watch