Royal Meteorological Society Podcast

MetMatters Podcast: Everyday Ways to Save the Planet with Laura Tobin

Earlier this year, broadcast meteorologist Laura Tobin published her first book Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet. Find out what you can do to make a difference and how Laura's husband coped when they swapped to a greener way of life.

MetMatters Podcast: Everyday Ways to Save the Planet with Laura Tobin

Earlier this year, broadcast meteorologist Laura Tobin published her first book Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet. Find out what you can do to make a difference and how Laura's husband coped when they swapped to a greener way of life.

RMetS meets NOAA Hurricane Hunters

Kirsty McCabe speaks to Nikki Hathaway, Flight Director with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters and Commander Rebecca Waddington, senior officer in the NOAA Commissioned Corps and the Chief of Flight Operations at the NOAA Aviation Operations Center.  

RMetS meets NOAA Hurricane Hunters

Kirsty McCabe speaks to Nikki Hathaway, Flight Director with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters and Commander Rebecca Waddington, senior officer in the NOAA Commissioned Corps and the Chief of Flight Operations at the NOAA Aviation Operations Center.  

Episode 25 - How will climate change affect UK heatwaves?

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Dr Eunice Lo, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on how climate change will affect UK heatwaves. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad a...

Episode 25 - How will climate change affect UK heatwaves?

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Dr Eunice Lo, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on how climate change will affect UK heatwaves. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, with ...

Episode 24 - How Will Climate Change Impact North Atlantic Storms

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Len Shaffrey, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on how climate change will impact North Atlantic storms. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes ar...

Episode 24 - How Will Climate Change Impact North Atlantic Storms

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Len Shaffrey, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on how climate change will impact North Atlantic storms. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad and diver...

Episode 22 - Understanding the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Linda Speight, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's progr...

Episode 23 - An ice free Arctic what could it mean for European weather

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Prof James Screen, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on what an ice free Arctic could mean for European weather. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad a...

Episode 26 - Tipping points in the climate system

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Tim Lenton, author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on tipping points in the climate system. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, ...

Episode 26 - Tipping points in the climate system

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Tim Lenton, author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on tipping points in the climate system. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad and diverse, with many activit...

Episode 23 - An ice free Arctic what could it mean for European weather

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Prof James Screen, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on what an ice free Arctic could mean for European weather. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's progr...

Episode 22 - Understanding the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to Linda Speight, co-author of our new climate briefing paper focusing on the impact of climate change on inland flood risk in the UK. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's programmes are broad a...

Episode 21 - Air pollution and climate change

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to David Warrilow OBE, Vice-President at RMetS. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Air Pollution and Climate Change”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers ...

Episode 21 - Air pollution and climate change

Hannah Mallinson, Science Engagement Manager at RMetS speaks to David Warrilow OBE, Vice-President at RMetS. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Air Pollution and Climate Change”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Science Engagement Committee is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: https://www.rmets.org/briefing-papers The Society's p...

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Episode 20 - How climate change is affecting sea levels

Dr Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist at RMetS speaks to Dr Erik Mackie, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cambridge. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Attribution of extreme weather events”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can...

Episode 20 - How climate change is affecting sea levels

Dr Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist at RMetS speaks to Dr Erik Mackie, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cambridge. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Attribution of extreme weather events”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers can be found here: h...

Episode 19 - Living with Hurricanes

What's the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon, and a tropical cyclone? When do hurricanes occur and how do they form? Is there a classification system for hurricanes? What is a ‘medicane’? What is it like living with hurricanes? In our latest podcast Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society answers these questions and more. She also speaks to fellow RMetS staff member Juan Estrella Martinez about his experiences growing up with the threat, and reality, of ...

Episode 19 - Living with Hurricanes

What's the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon, and a tropical cyclone? When do hurricanes occur and how do they form? Is there a classification system for hurricanes? What is a ‘medicane’? What is it like living with hurricanes? In our latest podcast Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society answers these questions and more. She also speaks to fellow RMetS staff member Juan Estrella Martinez about his experiences growing up with the threat,...

Episode 18 - Global Carbon Budgets: Determining limits of fossil fuel emissions

The Royal Meteorological Society just released the 9th climate science briefing paper on “Global Carbon Budgets”. Caroline Coch sits down with Prof Pierre Friedlingstein, Chair in Mathematical Modelling of the Climate System at the University of Exeter to discuss the concept of carbon budgets, how they are calculated and what uncertainties exist. Read the paper in full here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group have produced a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with th...

Episode 18 - Global Carbon Budgets: Determining limits of fossil fuel emissions

The Royal Meteorological Society just released the 9th climate science briefing paper on “Global Carbon Budgets”. Caroline Coch sits down with Prof Pierre Friedlingstein, Chair in Mathematical Modelling of the Climate System at the University of Exeter to discuss the concept of carbon budgets, how they are calculated and what uncertainties exist. Read the paper in full here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group have produced a series of Climate Science Briefi...

Episode 17 - How a weather forecast made history – James Stagg and the D-Day landings

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist speaks to Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at RMetS, about the D-Day landings and Captain James Stagg’s involvement into it. D-Day, the allied invasion to free western Europe from Nazi Germany, took place on the 6th June 1944. The operation was highly weather dependent, and Captain James Stagg spotted what the Germans couldn’t see: a window of opportunity to proceed with the invasion. His forecast was crucial for Eisenhauer to go ah...

Episode 17 - How a weather forecast made history – James Stagg and the D-Day landings

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist speaks to Prof Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at RMetS, about the D-Day landings and Captain James Stagg’s involvement into it. D-Day, the allied invasion to free western Europe from Nazi Germany, took place on the 6th June 1944. The operation was highly weather dependent, and Captain James Stagg spotted what the Germans couldn’t see: a window of opportunity to proceed with the invasion. His forecast was crucial for Ei...

Episode 16 - How does climate change affect weather?

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist at RMetS speaks to Fredi Otto, acting director of the Environmental Change Insitute at the University of Oxford. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Attribution of extreme weather events”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The briefing papers c...

Episode 16 - How does climate change affect weather?

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Communications Specialist at RMetS speaks to Fredi Otto, acting director of the Environmental Change Insitute at the University of Oxford. They discuss the latest briefing paper on “Attribution of extreme weather events”. The paper can be found here. The Society's Climate Science Communication Group is producing a series of Climate Science Briefing Papers with the aim to clearly and concisely explain important aspects of climate science. The ...

Episode 15 - Does variation in the Sun’s output affect climate?

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Specialist at RMetS, speaks to Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range forecasting at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University. They discuss the latest briefing paper Solar Variability: Does variation in the Sun's output affect climate?  The Royal Meteorological Society just released the 7th climate science briefing paper on “Solar Variability”. People arguing against human-caused climate change have often built their reasoning on the variab...

Episode 15 - Does variation in the Sun’s output affect climate?

Caroline Coch, Climate Science Specialist at RMetS, speaks to Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range forecasting at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University. They discuss the latest briefing paper Solar Variability: Does variation in the Sun's output affect climate?  The Royal Meteorological Society just released the 7th climate science briefing paper on “Solar Variability”. People arguing against human-caused climate change have often built their reasoning on the variability of the Sun....

Episode 14 - Six months on: The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C

Six months ago, the IPCC released the “Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C”. In this episode we are discussing the transformations that need to happen, the topic of global justice and policy action. Are we on track? What has happened since its release? Caroline Coch, Climate Science Specialist at RMetS, speaks to Dr Joeri Rogelj, a lecturer at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and a Senior Research Scholar at the International Institute for Applied Systems A...

Episode 14 - Six months on: The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C

Six months ago, the IPCC released the “Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C”. In this episode we are discussing the transformations that need to happen, the topic of global justice and policy action. Are we on track? What has happened since its release? Caroline Coch, Climate Science Specialist at RMetS, speaks to Dr Joeri Rogelj, a lecturer at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and a Senior Research Scholar at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). ...

Episode 13 - What is a climate model?

For our 13th episode, Liz sits down with John Mitchell, former Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office and author of our new briefing paper on “Climate Modelling”. They discuss how climate models work and the science behind them, how they’re validated and the difference between short-term forecasts and long-term climate predictions. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 m...

Episode 13 - What is a climate model?

For our 13th episode, Liz sits down with John Mitchell, former Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office and author of our new briefing paper on “Climate Modelling”. They discuss how climate models work and the science behind them, how they’re validated and the difference between short-term forecasts and long-term climate predictions. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We ...

Episode 12 - Developments in Long-range forecasting with Adam Scaife

At RMetS' Atmospheric Science Conference 2018, our roving reporter, Tara Thompson, Head of Engagement at RMetS met up with Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range forecasting at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University, to discuss his research and some interesting developments in the field of Long-range forecasting. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from m...

Episode 12 - Developments in Long-range forecasting with Adam Scaife

At RMetS' Atmospheric Science Conference 2018, our roving reporter, Tara Thompson, Head of Engagement at RMetS met up with Adam Scaife, Head of Long-range forecasting at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University, to discuss his research and some interesting developments in the field of Long-range forecasting. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from m...

Episode 11 - Student & Early Career Scientists Conference 2018: Dr. Felicity Perry

Reporting from our recent Student and Early Career Scientists Conference 2018, RMetS Chief Executive Prof Liz Bentley is joined by Dr Felicity Perry, Head of Communication and Engagement at the John Innes Centre, to talk about the importance of communicating science and the best ways that scientists can 'get their message out'. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 mem...

Episode 11 - Student & Early Career Scientists Conference 2018: Dr. Felicity Perry

Reporting from our recent Student and Early Career Scientists Conference 2018, RMetS Chief Executive Prof Liz Bentley is joined by Dr Felicity Perry, Head of Communication and Engagement at the John Innes Centre, to talk about the importance of communicating science and the best ways that scientists can 'get their message out'. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 memb...

Episode 10 - It's getting hot in here: the 2018 heatwave

Following a prolonged heat wave across the UK Prof Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive and Tara Thompson, head of Communications at RMetS, discuss what defines a heatwave, what meteorological conditions cause such extremes of temperature and the kind of environmental and social effects they can have. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from more than 50 countri...

Episode 10 - It's getting hot in here: the 2018 heatwave

Following a prolonged heat wave across the UK Prof Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive and Tara Thompson, head of Communications at RMetS, discuss what defines a heatwave, what meteorological conditions cause such extremes of temperature and the kind of environmental and social effects they can have. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from mor...

Episode 9 - Scorching temperatures on Bank Holidays in the UK

Following an unusually warm May 2018 Prof Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive, and Chloe Moore, Head of Partnerships at RMetS, discuss the heat wave and what weather we are set to have over the late Bank Holiday this weekend. Liz and Chloe talk jet streams, high and low pressure, mist, Weather Photographer of the Year 2018 and look forward to our joint meeting with the RHS in Bristol in June 2018. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, wheth...

Episode 9 - Scorching temperatures on Bank Holidays in the UK

Following an unusually warm May 2018 Prof Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive, and Chloe Moore, Head of Partnerships at RMetS, discuss the heat wave and what weather we are set to have over the late Bank Holiday this weekend. Liz and Chloe talk jet streams, high and low pressure, mist, Weather Photographer of the Year 2018 and look forward to our joint meeting with the RHS in Bristol in June 2018. Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather a...

Episode 8 - El Niño and La Niña with Adam Scaife

Ahead of the publication of our briefing paper "What is the El Niño – Southern Oscillation?", Professor Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive, spoke to one of the authors Adam Scaife, Head of Long-Range Prediction at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University, about the El Niño and La Niña, the largest seasonal fluctuation in the Earth's atmosphere.  Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or intere...

Episode 8 - El Niño and La Niña with Adam Scaife

Ahead of the publication of our briefing paper "What is the El Niño – Southern Oscillation?", Professor Liz Bentley, RMetS Chief Executive, spoke to one of the authors Adam Scaife, Head of Long-Range Prediction at the Met Office and Professor at Exeter University, about the El Niño and La Niña, the largest seasonal fluctuation in the Earth's atmosphere.  Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, pro...

Episode 7 - International Women's Day 2018: Women in weather

In this "Women in weather" podcast celebrating International Women's Day, we consider the considerable achievements of many women in weather but also discuss the obstacles that still remain for women working in the scientific sector.   We spoke to seven meteorologists, climate scientists, education and outreach officers and managers about their career paths. We asked them about the issues they may have faced as women in the workplace, including the issue of short-term contracts in academia...

Episode 7 - International Women's Day 2018: Women in weather

In this "Women in weather" podcast celebrating International Women's Day, we consider the considerable achievements of many women in weather but also discuss the obstacles that still remain for women working in the scientific sector.   We spoke to seven meteorologists, climate scientists, education and outreach officers and managers about their career paths. We asked them about the issues they may have faced as women in the workplace, including the issue of short-term cont...

Episode 6 - The Beast From The East: Sudden stratospheric events

Ahead of "The Beast From The East", a sudden cold snap that hit the UK in February 2018 we discussed what this kind of weather event is called, what causes it and what kind of weather conditions can we expect during a sudden stratospheric event? Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from more than 50 countries that includes academics, scientists and professional...

Episode 6 - The Beast From The East: Sudden stratospheric events

Ahead of "The Beast From The East", a sudden cold snap that hit the UK in February 2018 we discussed what this kind of weather event is called, what causes it and what kind of weather conditions can we expect during a sudden stratospheric event? Our membership is open to everyone and anyone with an interest in weather and climate, whether that be as a science, profession or interest. We have over 3,300 members from more than 50 countries that includes academics, scientists...

Episode 5 - WeatherLive 2017: Gardening in a changing climate

In the final interview from our WeatherLive Conference 2017, we talk with two Royal Horticultural Society members about the challenges that gardeners now face in our changing climate and what further challenges we might expect in the future. We discuss the findings of the recent RHS report, "Gardening In A Changing Climate" with Dr Eleanor Webster, an Environmental Climate Scientist at The RHS, and Robert Brett, the RHS Curator at Hyde Hall, in Essex. Our membership is o...

Episode 5 - WeatherLive 2017: Gardening in a changing climate

In the final interview from our WeatherLive Conference 2017, we talk with two Royal Horticultural Society members about the challenges that gardeners now face in our changing climate and what further challenges we might expect in the future. We discuss the findings of the recent RHS report, "Gardening In A Changing Climate" with Dr Eleanor Webster, an Environmental Climate Scientist at The RHS, and Robert Brett, the RHS Curator at Hyde Hall, in Essex. Our membership is open to everyone a...

Episode 4 - WeatherLive 2017: The Great Storm in 1987

In the second of our podcasts recorded at our annual WeatherLive Conference in London on Nov 4th 2017 we spoke to two former BBC weathermen, Michael Fish and Peter Gibbs and Ed Ikin, from the Royal Horticultural Society about "The Great Storm" in 1987 when unexpected hurricane-strength winds that battered the southern counties of the UK. In this episode we discuss the effects of the storm - both immediate and long lasting - with two former BBC weathermen, Michael Fish and ...