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Cover art of the ESOTC 24 report which offers a visual representation of climate conditions in Europe at a glance
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European State of the Climate 2024
15 April 2025

2024 was Europe's warmest year on record, with extreme heat in the east and major floods in the west. Our rapidly changing climate is a clear sign we need to step up adaptation efforts.

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Climate Weather
Climate whiplash
13 March 2025

Sudden transitions from drought to flooding or intense heat to harsh cold are becoming more frequent and severe. MetMatters takes a look at our planet’s wild weather swings.

A book with the title Weather Diary from 1850 to 2025 on the cover. Background of stormy weather.
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Notable weather events from the past 175 years
28 February 2025

A lot has happened since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded, MetMatters takes a look back at some of the significant weather and climate events since 1850.

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Review of 2024
14 January 2025

How was 2024 for you? MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

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Climate attribution: linking extreme weather
12 December 2024

Is climate change to blame when it comes to extreme weather events, making them more frequent and more intense? MetMatters takes a look at attribution studies.

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Extreme weather, catastrophe modelling and the (re)insurance industry
05 December 2024

Extreme weather events and climate change pose a significant risk to (re)insurers worldwide. Andrew Robson from Gallagher Re explains why innovative meteorological research is more critical than ever.

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White Christmas
25 November 2024

The countdown to Christmas is on and it’s feeling pretty cold when that northerly wind blows. But will we get a White Christmas this year? Here’s what you need to know if you fancy a flutter on festive snow.

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Winter weather FAQ
21 November 2024

Will we get snow, why didn't I get snow, what is freezing rain and will we have a White Christmas? Find out the answers to the most frequently asked winter weather questions.

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Cut-off lows, cold drops and DANA
07 November 2024

Over a year’s worth of rain falling in a matter of hours. MetMatters investigates the weather phenomena behind Europe’s torrential downpours and devastating flash floods.

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