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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · 15d

Our annual State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector report doesn’t just track the weather. It tracks the impact on power, resilience, and risk. State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector 2024–25 coming soon, supported by AECOM. Sign up for alerts: rmets.org/reports/stat...

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · 21d

We’re working on something big – another year of extreme weather and its impact on UK energy. Coming soon. Get updates here: rmets.org/reports/stat...

The Role of the Media in Communicating Weather and Climate Stories and Impacts

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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 27

📺 The media shapes how we understand weather and climate impacts every day. Broadcast meteorologists are at the heart of this, connecting daily forecasts to climate science and tackling misinformation.

@rmets.org explains why this work is so crucial ⬇️

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The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and understanding of weather and climate-related issues. Whether it is daily weather forecasts or news reports, the media serves as a key…

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · 28d

We’re delighted to be supported by AECOM on the second edition of our annual State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector report.

The report will be launched this October – sign up to be notified of its release here: rmets.org/reports/stat...

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Sep 4

All students should leave school with the necessary climate literacy required to thrive as citizens of a world where the climate is changing, irrespective of their subject choices.

Read our Curriculum for Climate Literacy: www.metlink.org/wp-content/u...

#Curriculumforclimate #ClimateChange

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Aug 19

A big congratulations to all the new IPCC authors! We are excited to share that some of our members will be involved in this panel, and we look forward to supporting all those taking part in the IPCC process for the next round!🙌🎊

#ClimateScience #ClimateAction #Policy #Academic

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 29

🌏The Quarterly Journal is one of the world’s leading meteorological publications

Since 1873, QJ has been committed to communicating and documenting the results of new research across the atmospheric sciences and associated fields.

Find out more: www.rmets.org/publication/...

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The Royal Meteorological Society is the Learned and Professional Society for weather and climate. Our mission is to promote the understanding and application of meteorology for the benefit of all.

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 29

Thanks, Tim! This was the winning image from the Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 mobile category.

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 15

Explore these two resources, offering teachers an opportunity to explore the synergies between science and geography curricula.

Summer’s Classroom Physics from the Institute of Physics👉 lnkd.in/enDVSKf7
The latest blog from the Geographical Association 👉 lnkd.in/eJchkTwN

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Diverse Voices: Climate and health

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 7

🌍Save the date! Our next Diverse Voices event is happening on Tuesday 15 July!

Join us for an informal and inspiring conversation as we spotlight the diverse scientists shaping the future of weather, climate, and health in the UK.

You can register to join here: www.rmets.org/event/divers...

Join us for the next event in our ‘Diverse Voices’ online series! These informal conversations are helping to amplify and celebrate the diversity of scientists working in and around the field of weath...

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 4

The latest edition of Weather is here!
Top features this month:

🌡️Evaluation of new UK maximum temperature records, July 2022
⛈️Storm Éowyn, January 2025
🌩️Winter thunderstorms in Delhi, December 2019
📒Challenges in analysing the Keeling Curve

rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14778696...

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jul 2

The RMetS Annual Weather and Climate Conference has begun! We hope you enjoyed hearing from Liz Bentley Chief Executive of the Society, as she reflected on the Society’s remarkable legacy in shaping the science of weather and climate.

To another 175 years!

#weatherandclimate #meteorology

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 25

Only 1 week left until this years Annual Weather and Climate Conference, register your place now to avoid disappointment. We look forward to you joining us.

To view the full programme and register visit: www.rmets.org/conference/2...

#ClimateScience

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 24

Just 1 week left until this year's Early Career and Student Conference. We look forward to you joining us!

Register your place now: lnkd.in/eBPDa7tB

#ClimateScience

Met Office report details rising likelihood of UK hot days

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · Jun 18

A Met Office study reveals that the chance of exceeding 40°C in the UK is accelerating at pace.

The chance of exceeding 40°C is now over 20 times more likely than it was in the 1960s.

Temperatures several degrees higher than we saw in July 2022 are possible in today’s climate. bit.ly/4lfcTU4

New study highlights how UK heatwaves could become longer and hotter due to escalating climate trends.

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 17

Time's almost up! It's your last chance to enter the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025! Submit your best photo before Thursday, June 19th at 11:59 BST

Will you be crowned this year's winner? Submit today at zealous.co/rmets.

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 12

Do you love taking incredible shots of weather and our natural world? There's only 1 week left to submit your photography to this years competition.

Gain recognition for your work and win cash prizes. Submit your entries today at zealous.co/rmets.

#weatherphotography

Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 12

Congratulations Tim and Fatima, well deserved!

ECMWF @ecmwf.int · Jun 5

ECMWF scientists Tim Hewson and Fatima Pillosu received the @rmets.org's 2024 Hugh Robert Mill Award for Precipitation Research for improving the accuracy of rainfall forecasts.

➡️https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/media-centre/news/2025/ecmwf-scientists-awarded-prestigious-precipitation-research-award

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · Jun 12

A big congratulations to Manoj and Adrian!

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research @tyndallcentre.bsky.social · Jun 5

Tyndall member Prof. Manoj Joshi getting a well-deserved award from @rmets.org - among the most prestigious honours in weather and climate science - for his original and innovative work in the field of Climate Dynamics👏

tyndall.ac.uk/people/manoj...

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · May 27

Just a few days left to take advantage of early bird registration for the RMetS Annual Weather and Climate Conference 2025🎊

The early bird rates will end on Friday 30th May 2025.

Register now: www.rmets.org/annualconfer...

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Royal Meteorological Society @rmets.org · May 27

Just one week left to take advantage of early bird registration for the RMetS Early Career and Student Conference, we look forward to seeing you there!

The early bird rates will end on Friday 30th May 2025.

Sign up now! www.rmets.org/event/ECRStu...

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