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The ice sheets of Antarctica are one of the world's most noted tipping elements.

What do we mean by a climate tipping point?

In the context of climate science, a tipping point refers to a critical threshold in the earth’s system or related processes which, if passed, can cause sudden, dramatic or even irreversible changes to some of the earth’s largest systems, such as the Antarctic ice sheet or the Amazon rainforest.

Delivering transformative change to weather and climate information services in vulnerable African communities through WISER Africa

Across East, West and Southern Africa, communities are vulnerable to weather and climate related shocks such as storms, flood and drought. These can have a significant impact on lives and livelihoods that can result in a loss of income, homes or lives that may have been avoided if better access and use of weather and climate information services was available.
An island in the middle of a water reservoir relied to the mainland by a bridge

Assessing changes in future water usage

Water usage in the UK is known to be very sensitive to weather conditions with demand for water increasing in the summer if the weather is hot and dry. Peak water usage (when usage exceeds the normal baseline) can bring a number of impacts for water supply companies.
engineer looking at his tablet next to heating installations

How will cold weather affect energy demand in a changing climate?

This month we have been exploring the topic of climate science for decision making.
a barn owl (cream and light brown coloured feather robe, heart-shaped light face) sitting in a field between high grass

How does weather and climate impact British Wildlife?

This month’s Met Office climate theme is how climate science can help decision makers plan in a future, warmer climate.
satellite image of tropical storm hilary showing the extensive cloud across the south western united states

Hilary bringing a year’s worth of rain in a single day

The Hollywood studios of southern California are renowned for creating dramatic storylines. But sometimes the region produces events which rival anything from a film producer’s imagination.
green grass, bushes and a tree in front of slightly cloudy blue sky

Signs of warmer weather on the way?

With a mixture of sunshine and showers expected for many through this weekend, there are some tentative signals highlighting the possibility of some warmer weather developing later next week, but what can we say at this range?

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