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[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

#Arctic sea ice extent is the 4th lowest on record for early July, after some unusual weather patterns in June
#Antarctic sea ice extent is 6th lowest for the date, with warm air particularly around the Antarctic Peninsula.
Find out more in our briefing ⤵️
https://t.co/FHFAqxjgbv

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

We’re excited to announce the refreshed Met Office Academic Partnership, with a renewed line‑up of world‑class university partners.

Together with our academic partners, we’re looking ahead to an ambitious new phase of scientific discovery.

Find out more👇https://t.co/qNQZ8pA1F3

[Met Office @metoffice]

The UK’s wettest July day happened in 1955, with 279mm of rain recorded in Martinstown, Dorset ☔

Scroll through the images for more July climate stats 👇

Find out more about our weather and climate records: https://t.co/Ydi21uMYE7

[Met Office Business @MetOfficeB2B]

Working with @awscloud, the Met Office is transforming how weather and climate data is shared and used.

From scalable platforms to AI-driven innovation, we’re enabling better decisions in a changing world.

Read the case study:
https://t.co/QmXI6nJzU9

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're celebrating skills for a shared future, from weather, climate & science to digital, green & responsible AI skills.

Through outreach, early careers & partnerships, we're helping more young people explore what's possible ⤵️
https://t.co/qDtf9f8gyd

[Met Office @metoffice]

The Met Office State of the UK Climate report for 2025 demonstrates how climate extremes are becoming the new normal for the UK.

Published today by @wileyinresearch in @RMetS

More details in the news release: https://t.co/k0KI3cLG9U

Read the thread for some of the report’s key findings ⬇️🧵1/

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

Last week we introduced UK Climate Information (UKCI) - helping transform how UK climate information is delivered, understood & used.

UKCI will use science to support decision-making in government, business & society.

Catch-up on webinar ⤵️
https://t.co/xACCXLWo82
@DefraGovUK

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

The Met Office is proud to be part of the new @NRO_Group. Representing more than 40 UK research organisations, together they will share expertise, strengthen collaboration and support research that delivers public value for the UK.

Find out more: https://t.co/H99oCS31Jw

[Met Office @metoffice]

A new study from @imperialcollege, the Met Office and @LSHTM estimates that more than 2,700 excess deaths occurred in England and Wales during the May and June heatwaves.

Climate change added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures and is estimated to be responsible for about 42% of the deaths across both heatwaves.

Get the details 👇
https://t.co/QeIJP2prm9

[UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 @UKMissionGeneva]

🌦️ What does the World Meteorological Organization actually do?

Our latest #GenevaKitchen with @WMO breaks down how its work on weather, climate and early warning systems helps protect lives and livelihoods around the world. 💫

[Met Office @metoffice]

In our latest climate newsletter we look at the long-lasting UK marine heatwave and England's warmest June on record.

Read the newsletter 👇 https://t.co/tuWfPtYENQ

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

Look out for the next edition of our climate newsletter tomorrow 👀

Subscribe here 👇
https://t.co/v6i3OoRGmy

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

Since the 1960s, air pollution levels have fallen dramatically as legislation & cleaner tech replaced coal. London’s air is far cleaner today, but PM2.5 levels still exceed the WHO guideline & air pollution remains a serious health risk. More: https://t.co/bc6SI11j9V

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[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

Yesterday marked 70 years since the UK Clean Air Act 1956 - the first national legislation to tackle air pollution, introduced in response to the devastating Great Smog of London in 1952.

The graphic below is courtesy of https://t.co/bc6SI11j9V.

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[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

The Great Smog of 1952 was the worst of them all, causing thousands of deaths and bringing London to a standstill. The Clean Air Act followed in 1956, introducing smoke control areas and restrictions on urban burning.

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[Met Office Business @MetOfficeB2B]

London Climate Action Week 2026 highlighted a growing focus on adaptation, resilience and making climate intelligence usable for decision-making.

Read how Met Office experts reflected on a week of partnership, action and climate leadership.

https://t.co/P2SYMeK54y

#LCAW2026

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

We're introducing UK Climate Information (UKCI) - a new national climate service to support climate adaptation.

📅 Kick-off webinar: Thu 9 July 1.30-3pm

Find out how we’re developing UKCI & about evolving science underpinning the service.

Register ⤵️
https://t.co/AA01ghyKiR

[Met Office Science @MetOffice_Sci]

Great to support this Impact-Based Forecasting (IBF) workshop – bringing together national stakeholders with local perspectives & insights to come up with a roadmap for strengthening anticipatory action through IBF for flood & drought

#UKAidWISER @FCDOGovUK @WFPIndonesia

[WFP Indonesia @WFPIndonesia]

22–24 June 2026 | Bandung 🌧️📉
A meaningful step forward—turning local insights into nationwide action.
With support from #UKaidWISER, WFP and partners made progress at using weather information to spot risks early & act fast. Set a clear plan to fix gaps in the policy, data, and funding.
During the opening remarks, Jaakko Valli, Deputy Country Director of WFP Indonesia, mentioned, “…IBF should help us to connect the dots, not just what kind of hazard is coming, but what does this hazard means for the people, when to act, and where to act… IBF turns information into decisions & actions...”
#ImpactBasedForecasting #AnticipatoryAction #DisasterPreparedness #WFPIndonesia @FCDOGovUK @MetOffice_Sci