Reports

RMetS produces reports and briefing papers on a range of important topics. Browse the different categories below.

Energy Sector Reports and Briefing Papers

The RMetS Energy Special Interest Group delivers a variety of content and activities to address the meteorological needs of those working in the energy sector. Browse our latest energy reports below.

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State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector

Insurance Sector Reports and Briefing Papers

The RMetS Insurance Special Interest Group delivers a variety of content and activities to address the meteorological needs of those working in the insurance sector. Browse our latest insurance reports below.

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Summary Report: Navigating Climate Challenges in Insurance

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Pathways to Successful Collaboration Between the (Re)Insurance Industry and Academia

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Current and Future Applications of Climate Models in Insurance

Climate Science Briefing Papers

The RMetS Science Engagement Committee produces a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers which explain important aspects of climate science.

3D Render of a Rising Earth Temperature Thermometer

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How close are we to 1.5 degC or 2 degC of global warming?

A lady in Guinea demonstrating substainable agriculture Credit: Joe Saade / UN Women

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What are the benefits of reducing global CO2 emissions to net-zero by 2050?

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Tipping points in the climate system

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How will climate change affect UK heatwaves

stomry seas

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How Will Climate Change Impact North Atlantic Storms

ice breaking up in the arctic

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An ice-free Arctic: what could it mean for European weather?

UK inland flooding along a river

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Understanding the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK

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Detection and attribution of climate change

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Air pollution and climate change

melting ice shelves

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How climate change is affecting sea levels

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Global Carbon Budgets explained – New Briefing paper and podcast released

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How does climate change affect weather?

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Does variation in the sun’s output affect climate?

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Climate modelling: how is Earth's climate modelled and how does modelling help our understanding?

Map showing El Niño and The Southern Oscillation

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Briefing Paper: El Niño and The Southern Oscillation

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Measuring the Weather for Understanding the Climate

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What do we mean by Climate Change?

ice drifts in the sea

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How is sea ice in the Arctic and Antarctic changing?

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Climate Sensitivity: How much warming results from increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2)?