Measuring ocean biological carbon from space
Climate scientists have a clearer picture of how much carbon is absorbed by our oceans and its implications for climate change, thanks to a new way to measure ocean carbon...Read More >
Climate change
Explaining flood forecasts to save lives
Hundreds of people died from disastrous floods in Europe in 2021, despite scientists alerting the authorities days ahead. Reading hydrologists, who designed Europe’s flood warning system, spoke out immediately about...Read More >
Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia
By repurposing a technical geo-surveying technique as a practical management tool, a team of Reading researchers are helping to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia....Read More >
Improving flood prediction to provide humanitarian support before a disaster
Researchers from the University of Reading have played a major role in improving flood forecasting, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered before the flood, before the disaster strikes. Flood…Read More >
Healthier milk with a lower carbon footprint
Changes in the purchasing policies of a major milk processor and a major retailer have led to thousands of dairy farmers across the UK and EU changing the ways they…Read More >
Improving urban weather forecasting
Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a new model for urban temperature forecasting that predicts how heat is captured and lost across the varying urban landscape. Forecasting temperatures...Read More >
Supporting the use of climate emission metrics in policymaking
Research in the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology has improved our understanding of the climate impact of greenhouse gas emissions. It has advanced the design and use of reliable…Read More >
Turbulence research leads to safer, greener flights
Air passengers are enjoying smoother, safer flights thanks to a turbulence forecasting algorithm that was co-developed at Reading. Mid-flight air turbulence is the leading weather-related cause of injuries to air...Read More >
Getting better connected for the climate
A lack of connectedness – to others and to nature – is contributing to poor mental health and the climate crisis. Through a popular science book, public engagement, and government-level…Read More >
Voices for action in the climate conversation
Farmers in Uganda are adapting to the changing climate with little support from, or communication with, local government advisors. Grady Walker upskilled farmers in film-making to visualise the challenges and…Read More >
