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Link to external site Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

4 Feb 2010
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) invites experts in a broad range of fields, including the science of climate change and climate systems, to contribute to the above report. Applications invited to contribute to IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

The closing date is 24 Feb 2010

New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean

2 Feb 2010
NERC announces the creation of a new, national research organisation that will work in partnership with the UK marine research community to deliver integrated marine science and technology. New national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean

UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists

1 Feb 2010
The Government's chief scientific advisor talks about the recent climate change controversies, including how fast the IPCC stated Himalayan glaciers would disappear. UK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists