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Climate Weather The State of the UK Climate 2020 29 July 2021 This summary of the UK's weather and climate throughout 2020 reveals the emerging influence of climate change. It is happening now, and this report helps illustrate and update the vital observational evidence.
Climate In the Spotlight Weather Extreme Heat Warnings in the UK 23 July 2021 While many of us dream of hot, summer days, the reality is that extreme heat in the UK can affect our health and infrastructure, with fatal consequences. The Met Office introduced a new warning system for extreme heat in July 2021.
Citizen Science Climate In the Spotlight Weather Record-breaking heat in Canada 01 July 2021 Heat, drought, poor air quality, floods and wildfires are expected to worsen with climate change. Western Canada is experiencing all of these in a one week period … while attempting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate Weather WMO Retires Atlantic Hurricane Names 22 March 2021 Out go the most devastating storm names as well as the Greek alphabet
Climate Further signs of climate change? UK experiences record number of wildfires in 2019 13 May 2019 Within only 4 months of the year, the number of wildfires across the UK breaks a new record.
Climate Marine heatwaves put biodiversity under threat 09 April 2019 We all have experienced extreme weather, such as heatwaves on land. However, they can also occur in the ocean. How do marine heatwaves influence ecosystems?
Climate 'Wacc-y' Weather in Europe 28 February 2018 Unusual warming around the North Pole has sent a blast of cold Arctic air across Europe
Climate 2016 Hottest Year on Record 18 January 2017 WO and Met Office analyses shows 2016 was the hottest on record