Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013: the year in extreme weather

It seems each year has had extreme weather in recent times. After 2012 brought Hurricane Sandy to the east coast of the United States and the wettest year on record for England, many people may have expected a quieter time, … Continue reading

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Do African monsoons affect global weather?

West Africa’s population is growing rapidly, and it is uniquely exposed to complex meteorology, an uncertain future from climate change impacts & rapidly increasing air pollution. However, University of Reading climate scientists are helping sub-Saharan Africans as part of a … Continue reading

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