Masterclass | Surface Ozone in a Warming Europe
LOCATION
Virtual - Hosted on Zoom
Surface ozone is an air pollutant and public health hazard. High temperatures, particularly heatwaves, which are becoming more common in Europe lead to episodes of elevated ozone due to the chemistry which governs its formation. Important reductions in other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides can also impact surface ozone. I will present air quality data from around Europe, examining the impact of temperature on ozone and the frequency with which different regions exceed air quality targets.
Speaker
Dr James Weber, Lecturer in Atmospheric Radiation, Composition and Climate, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading
James read Natural Sciences at University of Cambridge before pursuing a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry at Cambridge, focusing on the climate impact of organic compounds emitted by vegetation. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield, quantifying the potential of wide scale reforestation to mitigate climate change by considering its impact on CO2 and other climatically relevant processes. He took up a lectureship at the University of Reading in February 2024 and continues to work on the interaction between atmospheric composition, air quality and climate.
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Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing its online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, the Society is pleased to announce a new series for Spring 2025.
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
Surface ozone is an air pollutant and public health hazard. High temperatures, particularly heatwaves, which are becoming more common in Europe lead to episodes of elevated ozone due to the chemistry which governs its formation. Important reductions in other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides can also impact surface ozone. I will present air quality data from around Europe, examining the impact of temperature on ozone and the frequency with which different regions exceed air quality targets.
Speaker
Dr James Weber, Lecturer in Atmospheric Radiation, Composition and Climate, Department of Meteorology, University of Reading
James read Natural Sciences at University of Cambridge before pursuing a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry at Cambridge, focusing on the climate impact of organic compounds emitted by vegetation. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield, quantifying the potential of wide scale reforestation to mitigate climate change by considering its impact on CO2 and other climatically relevant processes. He took up a lectureship at the University of Reading in February 2024 and continues to work on the interaction between atmospheric composition, air quality and climate.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Registration for this event is closed.
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Masterclass Series Abstract
Continuing its online Meteorological Masterclasses in partnership with the University of Reading, the Society is pleased to announce a new series for Spring 2025.
During this series, three leading experts from the University of Reading will discuss the latest scientific advances for understanding and predicting weather, climate, and its impacts.
These masterclasses are intended to provide support for professionals working in Meteorology and Climate Science, and its operational applications who wish to remain up to date on recent scientific developments in the field.
