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June 2010Climate experts from the University of Reading's Walker Institute involved in IPCC 5th Assessment Report (press release 24/06/2010) Linking business and science to address climate and weather risk (press release 09/06/2010)
May 2010Willis Chair in Climate and Weather Risk for Insurance announced at Walker Institute (press release 13/05/2010)
April 2010Heavy snowfall over Himalayas makes drought over India more likely (press release 22 April 2010). See coverage. UK may experience more cold winters (press release 15 April 2010
February 2010Professor appointed as DFID's new Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor (press release 10 February 2010)
January 2010Climate research focuses on London buildings (press release 25 January 2010) December 2009Cutting greenhouse gas emissions could avoid a half to two-thirds of the impacts of climate change on food and water (Press release 9/12/09). See coverage. November 2009More action needed to protect wild plants in Europe against climate change (Press release 26/11/09) August 2009Costs of adapting to climate change significantly under-estimated. Press release (20/08/09). See press coverage. Erratic Indian monsoon could be a sign of things to come. Press release (20/08/09) See press coverage. Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings for the UK and Europe. Press release (19/08/09) See press coverage.
June 2009Climate phenomenon catches England cricketers out down under. Press release (26/06/09)
May 2009Professor Keith Shine becomes Fellow of the Royal Society. Press release (15/05/09)
March 2009Indian monsoon rains could become less reliable. Press release (24/03/09) Heat related deaths due to climate change may be underestimate. Press release (10/03/09) University of Reading targets positive reaction from local children during Science Week. Press release (6/03/09)
February 2009Avoiding dangerous climate change - a new research programme launched by government. Press release (26/02/09) October 2008Oceans may provide clues to future rainfall. Press release (24/10/08). Smoother flights ahead. Our research could improve forecasts of turbulence during flights. Press release (02/10/08) September 2008London's overheating buildings and skyline must adapt to climate change. Press release (23/09/08). August 2008Predictions of heavier rainfall under climate change may be underestimated. Press release (8/08/08) July 2008University hosts joint UK/China workshop on climate change. (29/07/08) June 2008Prof Julia Slingo, our founding director, awarded OBE for services to climate science. (18/06/08) May 200819/05/08: Silver medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. 06/05/08: Scientists from the University of Reading make major contribution to World Climate Modelling Summit March 200803/03/08: Prof. Sir Brian Hoskins appointed to the new Committee on Climate Change December 200712/12/07: New role for University of Reading Professor forges climate links with Imperial College November 200720/11/07: Walker Institute scientists ready to comment on the publication of the IPCC Synthesis report. October 200715/10/07: University of Reading's contribution to the IPCC process. September 200726/09/07: Walker Institute joins forces with Deloitte to advise on the impacts of climate change on business. July 200725/07/07: What happened to the summer of 2007? 06/07/07: Reading climate researcher joins crucial Crucible. June 200718/06/07: Knighthood for one of our top scientists. May 200729/05/07: New Director for Walker Institute. April 200702/04/07: Walker Institute comments on latest UN IPCC Report. March 200728/03/07: Walker Institute joins forces with Queensland government. 13/03/07: Comment on Climate Change bill. February 200702/03/07: Walker Institute contributes to UN climate change report. January 200722/01/07: Joint UK/India Project to predict Indian monsoon rains. 17/01/07: Sweltering summers will become the norm. 10/01/07: Major Saharan dust storms can block out the Sun. 09/01/07: Major shifts in weather patterns over the Indian and Pacific Oceans disrupt El Nino. November 200629/11/2006: Crops under threat from climate change. 02/11/2006: Walker Institute is launched.
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