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Food and farming – Delivering science to our stakeholders

Posted on 30 September, 2022 by Met Office Press Office

Met Office science is helping UK farmers prepare for a changing climate. This work includes a number of ‘Climate Services’ which are funded by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), as well as other projects. Why do we … Continue reading →

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Innovative Met Office science helps new Flood Resilience Review

Posted on 8 September, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Following last winter’s flooding events the Government asked the Met Office to estimate the potential for record-breaking rainfall in the UK over the next 10 years. This work was part of the National Flood Resilience Review (NFRR). The Met Office … Continue reading →

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Saharan dust

Posted on 16 December, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

During Wednesday night the mild southerly airflow affecting the UK spread a thin ribbon of dust, originally lifted from the Sahara, northwards across parts of England and Wales. The dust has been detected just above the surface over many parts … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Forecast

Posted on 17 March, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Localised areas of Greater London are currently recording Moderate to High levels of air pollution. More widely across Eastern parts of the UK, Moderate levels of pollution are also being recorded. Due to the current weather conditions these levels are … Continue reading →

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Supporting the Institute for Animal Health on the Schmallenberg Virus

Posted on 6 March, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The Met Office is working closely with the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) at Pirbright, Defra and the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) to provide advice on the possible wind-borne spread of the Schmallenberg Virus. It is believed that the virus is … Continue reading →

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Met Office in the Media: 26 January 2012

Posted on 26 January, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Today sees the launch of the Government’s Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) highlighting the top 100 challenges faced by the UK from our changing climate. The research confirms the UK as a world-leader in understanding climate risk, ensuring the governemtn is well placed … Continue reading →

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