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Climate Change

The term 'climate change' refers to a change in the average state of our climate and/or the variability of its properties.

While there are noticeable highs and lows in year to year data, over longer periods of time there is a discernable warming trend across the globe. Natural causes can explain only a small part of this warming. The overwhelming majority of scientists agree that this is due to rising concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by human activities.

Guide

Guide Our guide looking at all aspects of climate, climate science and climate change.

Guest writer

Guest writer In this section we invite guest writers to contribute an article on any various subjects concerning climate and climate change.

Climate news

Climate news The latest climate change news stories from the Met Office and hot topics from around the world.

Climate services

Climate services The natural world and human population are already affected by natural variations in climate — particularly extreme events. This vulnerability will increase in some areas as climate changes.

Policy relevant science

Policy relevant science The Government funds the Met Office to do core research in support of practical decision-making.

Related resources

Related resources A list of international climate change websites and details of our climate change publications, and information on the Met Office Hadley Centre.
Last Updated: 10 June 2011