Monthly Archives: May 2022

What are the challenges in forecasting the impacts of tropical cyclones?

Posted on 30 May, 2022 by timpoulter

By: Liz Stephens Last year I joined the Meteorology department in a joint-post between the University of Reading and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC), but I still suspect most people have no idea exactly what it is … Continue reading →

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Co-Producing New Sub-Seasonal Weather Forecasts in Africa

Posted on 23 May, 2022 by danaallen

By: Linda Hirons Weather-related extremes affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across tropical Africa. Access to reliable, actionable weather information is key to improving the resilience of African populations and economies. Specifically, at the extended sub-seasonal timescale … Continue reading →

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Are There Climate Consequences of Using Hydrogen as a Replacement for Coal, Gas and Oil?

Posted on 16 May, 2022 by danaallen

By: Keith Shine There are many possible avenues to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. One of these is a shift to using hydrogen (H2) as a fuel source; it could potentially be used for many current CO2-emitting activities, including industry, heating … Continue reading →

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Fieldwork Without The Footprint

Posted on 9 May, 2022 by danaallen

By: Joy Singarayer Over the past two years, we have all faced challenges to our working patterns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers undertaking overseas fieldwork have found many ways to redefine, reschedule, and adapt their approaches in light of … Continue reading →

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Has The Atlantic Ocean Circulation Been In Long-term Decline?

Posted on 2 May, 2022 by danaallen

By: Jon Robson A number of recent high-profile studies have strongly suggested that an important part of the North Atlantic Ocean circulation – the AMOC – has declined and that it is edging closer to a tipping point. Such a … Continue reading →

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