http://www.nerc.ac.uk/ Atmospheric science news en-gb Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:07:23 GMT http://www.nerc.ac.uk/images/logos/nerc/nerclogo125transpwhite.gif http://www.nerc.ac.uk 125 39 The hole in the ozone layer is now steadily closing, but its repair could increase warming in the southern hemisphere, according to scientists at the University of Leeds. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2010/03-ozone.asp Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:34:59 GMT The strongest evidence yet that the rise in atmospheric CO2 emissions continues to outstrip the ability of the world's natural 'sinks' to absorb carbon. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2009/27-emissions.asp Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:58:40 GMT The annual science meeting for the APPRAISE programme will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre on 29-30 September 2009. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/appraise/events/090929/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:29:32 GMT NERC invited proposals for a new research programme on Urban Atmospheric Science that include innovative environmental science with strong links to health research and plans for supporting infrastructure investments. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/uas/events/ao.asp Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:27:30 GMT Carbon dioxide will continue to rise even if current national and international targets for reducing emissions are met, scientists warn. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2008/58-emissions.asp Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:05:56 GMT A team of 20 cloud and climate experts head for Chile to investigate how massive swathes of Pacific clouds affect world climate and weather. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2008/55-pacific.asp Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:29:17 GMT This Sensors & Instrumentation Knowledge Transfer Network workshop will be held in London on 24 September 2008. http://www.qi3.co.uk/archives/757 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:34:18 GMT NERC invites tenders to undertake scoping studies that will provide a review of the state of the science regarding the valuation of biodiversity and natural resources. The outputs will inform the development of detailed plans for research activities in the 2009 Theme Action Plans. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/themes/news/080811natural-resources-biodiversity.asp Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:47:59 GMT The Met Office has announced today that their new Chief Scientist is Professor Julia Slingo OBE, Director of Climate Research for NERC's National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2008/06-juliaslingo.asp Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:26:03 GMT NERC responds to Ofcom's ruling on complaints about this controversial programme. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2008/05-swindle.asp Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:58:39 GMT An ocean and climate theme links three exhibits featuring research supported by NERC, that are presented over the next four days at the Summer Science Exhibition. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/briefings/2008/04-exhibition.asp Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:25:20 GMT Large amounts of ozone - around 50% more than predicted by climate models - are being destroyed in the lower atmosphere over the tropical Atlantic Ocean. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2008/34-ozone.asp Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:17:54 GMT Scientists have discovered how volatile metals from volcanoes end up in polar ice cores. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/press/releases/2008/33-mercury.asp Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:17:00 GMT Applications are invited to undertake Knowledge Exchange activities relating to the APPRAISE programme, as part of NERC's recently announced Knowledge Exchange Call. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/appraise/events/kecall.asp Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:21:01 GMT The Annual Science Meeting for the APPRAISE programme will be held at the University of Leeds on 18-19 June 2008. http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/appraise/events/080618/ Thu, 15 May 2008 15:18:44 GMT