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Future summers could last longer hints Met Office research
UK autumns are likely to become drier on average and more ‘summer-like’ with increasing climate change according to new research from the Met Office. Daniel Cotterill is the lead scientist behind the study, which focusses on the projected likelihood of … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, climate projections, Met Office, summer, UKCP18
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Risks to the UK from climate change now higher than ever, says major new report
Today [Wednesday 16 June, 2021] the Climate Change Committee (CCC) publish their Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk Evidence Report. Informed by a 1500-page technical report, the assessment highlights an array of climate risks which could affect the UK, with … Continue reading
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Tagged CCRA3, Climate Change Risk Assessment, COP26, Met Office Hadley Centre, UKCP18
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Met Office climate projections assess impact on global sports
Climate change is affecting every dimension of society. From the food production of the food we eat and the water we drink, and from how we earn our livelihoods to how we spend our leisure time. And climate projections – … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, climate, climate change, climate science, Met Office, Met Office Hadley Centre, skiiing, tennis, UKCP18, Wimbledon
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Met Office climate projections helping to inform the future of Great Britain’s farming
Climate change is happening now. And increasingly it will affect every individual and every sector. Understanding the extent of climate change across the UK – helping to inform local communities to stay safe and thrive – is a key driver … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, climate, climate adaptation, climate change, climate projections, Met Office, Met Office Hadley Centre, UKCP18, University of Exeter
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