Monthly Archives: January 2023

How do climate change, air quality and our health interact?

Posted on 27 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

In this latest blog on our January climate theme of health, we explore the links between climate, air quality and our health. This blog has been written by Met Office scientists Steven Turnock, Fiona O’Connor, Paul Agnew and Matthew Hort. … Continue reading →

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Has there been a Sudden Stratospheric Warming – and what does that mean for our weather?

Posted on 26 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

You may have heard speculation about a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) and that a ‘Beast from the East’ is on the way with freezing conditions and widespread snow. Is there any truth behind the headlines and what can we say … Continue reading →

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How does humidity affect health?

Posted on 24 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Not so long ago, we might have looked forward to a heatwave, particularly here in the UK – a chance to enjoy the sunshine and balmy evenings.  Heatwaves, however, can cause a range of health problems. If you cannot find … Continue reading →

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An awe-inspiring visit to AmazonFACE

Posted on 20 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

A landmark experiment is taking place in the Amazon Rainforest. Misha Khan from the Met Office International team explains what AmazonFACE is; why it’s so important and what it was like to visit the experiment site. At the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Staying on track in summer heat and winter chills 

Posted on 18 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

The weather impacting travel plans isn’t anything new. But for the UK’s railways, our varied and changing climate introduces additional challenges.   A changing climate increases the frequency of severe weather events. Warmer air can hold more water, so rainfall is … Continue reading →

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The temperate rainforests of Dartmoor

Posted on 16 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Last week, Dr Debbie Hemming, Scientific Manager of the Met Office Vegetation-Climate Interactions (VCI) group, took part in filming and podcast recording for the Sky Climate Show on the subject of temperate rainforests. Here, Debbie explains why she is so … Continue reading →

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Changing climate brings impacts for hay fever sufferers 

Posted on 13 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

For this month’s climate theme, we are focusing on health. In this blog post, we’re discussing pollen, the impacts that it can cause for hay fever sufferers, and whether a changing climate will influence pollen levels throughout the year.   Pollen … Continue reading →

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Heat in cities – the health impacts of a changing climate

Posted on 10 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Health is already impacted by the weather, with heat in particular causing heat-related illnesses, exacerbating existing heath conditions and excess deaths. In a changing climate, these impacts can be expected to increase. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to changes in … Continue reading →

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Climate change and health

Posted on 6 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Climate change affects our daily lives. The climate influences the type of food we grow and eat; water availability; the way we cool our homes; and deciding where to build new accommodation for a growing and moving population. Cross-cutting all … Continue reading →

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What’s driving the UK weather this January?

Posted on 3 January, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Weather headlines have been in demand in recent weeks, with a recent deep freeze in North America taking wind-chill temperatures as low as -48°C and much of Europe seeing in the new year with record-breaking mild weather for at least … Continue reading →

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