Climate Science Briefing Papers

The RMetS Science Engagement Committee produce a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers which clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science.

A lady in Guinea demonstrating substainable agricultureCredit: Joe Saade / UN Women

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What are the benefits of reducing global CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050?

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Tipping points in the climate system

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How will climate change affect UK heatwaves

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How Will Climate Change Impact North Atlantic Storms

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An ice-free Arctic: what could it mean for European weather?

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Understanding the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK

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Detection and attribution of climate change

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Air pollution and climate change

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How climate change is affecting sea levels

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Global Carbon Budgets explained – New Briefing paper and podcast released

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How does climate change affect weather?

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Does variation in the sun’s output affect climate?

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Climate modelling: how is Earth's climate modelled and how does modelling help our understanding?

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Briefing Paper: El Niño and The Southern Oscillation

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Measuring the Weather for Understanding the Climate

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What do we mean by Climate Change?

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How is sea ice in the Arctic and Antarctic changing?

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Climate Sensitivity: How much warming results from increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2 )?