2024 was Europe's warmest year on record, with extreme heat in the east and major floods in the west. Our rapidly changing climate is a clear sign we need to step up adaptation efforts.

2025 marks the tenth year of our annual Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition. Here are are some of my favourite images from previous years — but can you spot the link?

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and having the right data — accessible to all of us — is a must. Luckily the Royal Statistical Society has created a guide to key climate change data.

Our climate is shifting faster than ever, with record-breaking temperatures, melting glaciers, rising sea levels and extreme weather events becoming the new normal. The WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2024 report paints a sobering picture of our planet.

2025 marks 175 years since the Royal Meteorological Society was founded. MetMatters loves a party, so we’ll be bringing you lots of content to celebrate this major milestone.

How was 2024 for you? MetMatters takes a look back at some of the year's highs and lows.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with Earth’s average temperature going beyond the 1.5°C warming level for the first time. A rise of 1.5 degrees might not sound like much, so why is this such a big deal?

Strong Santa Ana winds fanned devastating wildfires in January 2025. ABC10 Chief Meteorologist Monica Woods talked to atmospheric scientist Dr Neil Lareau to find out more.

Extreme weather events and climate change pose a significant risk to (re)insurers worldwide. Andrew Robson from Gallagher Re explains why innovative meteorological research is more critical than ever.