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Climate In the Spotlight Weather European drought 25 May 2023 Europe has been warming faster than any other continent in recent decades, with temperatures increasing at twice the global average rate. That means an increased risk of drought conditions, heatwaves and wildfires. Gemma Plumb takes a closer look at some of the countries worst affected in 2023.
In the Spotlight Weather Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Rare clouds 17 May 2023 Some of the rarest clouds are also the most beautiful, as you can see in these previous entries to our annual Weather Photographer of the Year competition.
In the Spotlight Weather Weather fit for a King? 03 May 2023 The Coronation Weekend is nearly here and as ever, the Great British Weather is keeping the royal meteorologists busy, with a chance of showers raining over Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Citizen Science Climate In the Spotlight Weather Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Climate focus 27 April 2023 The world's most prestigious weather and climate photography competition is now open for entries! MetMatters takes a look at some previous entries that illustrate climate change.
Climate Weather How to talk to your children about climate change 21 April 2023 Climate change can make children feel anxious, so MetMatters and The Week Junior have put together a short video to help you talk to your child, as well as some ways to support and reassure them.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather The state of our climate 2022 20 April 2023 Climate change is happening at an unprecedented rate. Released in time for Earth Day 2023, two important reports have detailed the significant climate events of 2022 in Europe and across the globe, and it’s not good news.
In the Spotlight Weather A brighter forecast for women in science On International Women's Day, Met Office scientist Alice Lake reflects on how the gender balance has affected her over the years.
In the Spotlight Weather The Northern Lights 02 March 2023 Witnessing the northern lights flickering in the night sky is probably on most people’s wish list. And while more space weather than our usual earthly weather phenomenon, you do need the right weather conditions to see them.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Cyclone Gabrielle causes national state of emergency in New Zealand 16 February 2023 New Zealand declared its third ever national state of emergency in February 2023, following the passage of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone hit just two weeks after severe flooding led to Auckland's wettest day in history.