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Climate and weather are two of the most talked about topics today. Politicians and scientists discuss climate change at length, and we are all too familiar with the devastating floods and hurricanes we see around the world.
OPAL scientists are working closely with the Met Office to raise awareness and understanding of weather and climate. You'll discover more about climate science, the important issues we face, and what action you can take.
Your climate questions answered
What is climate change and how do we know it is happening? Can we believe long-term forecasts?
The Met Office has answered as many of your climate change questions as possible. Take a look and read their responses.
The Met Office explains what we mean by climate.
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Climate survey - take part today
The OPAL climate survey is an exciting national experiment that everyone can join in.
By blowing bubbles and looking for plane contrails in the sky, you can help us learn more about our climate.
It's quick and easy to take part. Download you free guide today.
Catch our Weather Roadshow
Explore weather and climate science, try out experiments and be a weather reporter for a day.
Photo Competition winners
Find out who won our Weather Photo Competition and see the top ten photos selected by our judges.
Games and activities
How much do you know about weather and climate? Challenge yourself to our true or false quiz and learn some amazing facts along the way.
What are clouds? How are they formed? What are the different types?
Find out by watching our cloud video, then enter the short quiz for your chance to win a £25 Waterstones voucher.
Conduct your own weather experiments and measure air pressure, rainfall and more with your own weather station.
Web quests are interactive online activities that are linked with Key Stages (KS) in the school curriculum.
Extreme weather - what happens when the weather turns ugly?
Flooding is mostly caused by a large amount of persistent rain or storm surges. Strong winds and low pressure create storm surges which result in large waves. The highest waves can sometimes break through or over coastal defences.
Drought occurs when there is a lack of rainfall over a long period of time. Droughts have a significant impact on agriculture and can harm the economy.
Hurricanes and typhoons are regionally-specific names for a strong tropical cyclone. A tropical cyclone is a low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters, with winds circulating either anti-clockwise (in the northern hemisphere) or clockwise (in the southern hemisphere).
Lightning is a large electrical spark caused by electrons moving from one place to another. Thunder is the sharp or rumbling sound that accompanies lightning. It is caused by the intense heating and expansion of the air along the path of the lightning.
Climate news and discussion
The latest news and discussion from the Met Office website.
OPAL London climate research
Learn more about the work of OPAL climate scientists in London and ways you can get involved.
Join the Weather Club
Obsessed by the weather? Become a member of the Weather Club community and you'll receive a quarterly weather magazine and enjoy a whole range of other benefits. Learn more about the Weather Club.
Join the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
Whether you are interested in the science behind weather or the impact it can have on our lives, joining the RMetS is a great way to get more involved and meet like minded people.
Be healthy, whatever the weather
The Met Office provides specific health forecasts and guidance for dealing with weather related conditions.
Policy and regulation
If you are interested in learning more about government policy on climate change then please visit:
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