New research by the UK's National Centre for Atmospheric Science suggests that targeted investments in climate science can improve climate predictions by 10-20% globally and up to 20% in specific regions. This could lead to significant economic savings by reducing the costs of adapting to a changing climate.
Scientists have discovered a strong correlation between cosmic-ray data and stratospheric temperature, allowing for the detection of major weather events such as Sudden Stratospheric Warming. This study has the potential to improve weather forecasting and climate modeling by providing a new tool for monitoring atmospheric conditions.
A team of 20 cloud and climate experts will investigate how Pacific clouds affect global climate and weather, including the UK. They aim to reduce errors in climate models by understanding how these clouds form and interact with the atmosphere.
Researchers find large amounts of ozone being destroyed over the tropical Atlantic Ocean, potentially leading to increased greenhouse gas methane. The discovery was made using data from the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory and has significant implications for future climate predictions.