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Heat in cities – the health impacts of a changing climate

WebHealth is already impacted by the weather, with heat in particular causing heat-related illnesses, exacerbating existing heath conditions and excess deaths. In a …

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URL: https://blog.metoffice.gov.uk/2023/01/10/heat-in-cities-the-health-impacts-of-a-changing-climate/

Adaptation: why do we need it

WebClimate change impacts. Mitigation and adaptation are the key tools available to us in order to avoid the worst climate impacts on people, infrastructure and …

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Met Office science: narrowing the range of climate uncertainty

WebThe United Nations has today (Thursday 16 September, 2021) published a synthesis report on the perils of climate change and the need for urgent climate action. …

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How can we respond to the dangers of extreme heat in UK cities

WebAs the planet warms, we are seeing a steady increase in average global temperatures, the impacts of which we are already experiencing. Projections indicate …

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Single actions on climate change can have multiple benefits

WebWhen it comes to climate change the science is very clear: to restrain global warming we must rapidly cut our emissions of greenhouse gases. But that’s not all that’s …

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How does humidity affect health

WebKeeping cool is particularly problematic when the heat is ‘humid’. This is when the air contains lots of water vapour. High humidity makes it very hard for sweat to …

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Climate change and health

WebClimate change and health. Posted on6 January, 2023by Met Office Press Office. Climate change affects our daily lives. The climate influences the type of food we …

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Why the Met Office is launching a new extreme heat warning

WebAlthough hot weather can often be seen as ‘good news’ and is enjoyed by many, it can have serious consequences. Research shows that, as a result of climate …

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Adaptation in science, through partnerships Official blog of the …

WebThis month, we have been looking more closely at adaptation strategies and how the Met Office is working with government, industry and communities, providing …

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What is causing my hay fever

WebIt’s that time of year again when grass pollen is in the air across the UK. For many people this brings all the symptoms of hay fever: runny nose, itchy eyes, and …

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Official blog of the Met Office news team

WebThe Met Office is involved in research and development projects aimed at enhancing climate resilience in urban environments. This includes modelling future …

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Food security under pressure from climate change

WebIn the UK, the UK Food Security Report 2021 identified climate change as a risk to the future of the UK food sector. The Report said: “The biggest medium to long …

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Met Office scientists protecting our forests from pests and …

WebToday is the United Nations International Day of Forests, and in this blog post we explore the importance of this work. The Climate and Plant Biosecurity Climate …

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Changing climate brings impacts for hay fever sufferers

WebFor 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 …

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Using probabilities in weather forecasting Official blog of the Met

WebUsing probabilities in weather forecasting. Posted on 4 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office. Predicting how the weather will behave over the coming hours, days, …

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25 years on from Chernobyl

WebMet Office in the Media: 27 April 2011 →. Twenty-five years on from the Chernobyl accident on April 26th 1986, the impacts of the devastating explosion in the …

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How will La Nina affect our winter weather

WebHowever, in late winter La Niña can drive a shift of the jet stream towards the Poles increasing storminess and heavy rainfall, while bringing milder conditions”. Other …

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it’s not too late

WebToday is “World COPD Awareness Day” and is based around the theme of “It’s Not Too Late”. The day is organised by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive …

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A change in the pollen season – but is it worse than normal

WebThe effects of hay fever are already increasingly being felt across the UK, with grass pollen now fully in focus following the spring release of many types of tree …

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