Weather and climate are news. As concern grows about extreme weather and climate change, scientists worry that we could lose sight of the science. On Saturday 17th March 2007 come and meet the experts whose forecasts shape policy.
The day will feature panel and audience discussions on a range of weather and climate issues. There will be a free buffet lunch, during which Peter Gibbs, BBC weather presenter, will read the weather for May bank holiday 2080 and climateprediction.net (the BBC climate change experiment) will demonstrate the world’s largest experiment in climate forecasting. To reserve a place, e-mail Sarah Crossman or call on 020 7478 4380.
Speakers include:
- Dr Bill Burroughs - author of eleven books on weather and climate
- Professor Chris Collier - expert in environmental remote sensing
- Dr Keith Groves - head of forecasting at the Met Office
- Professor Tim Palmer - IPCC panel member
- Professor Paul Hardaker - former Met Office Chief Advisor to Government
- Dr Geoff Jenkins - from the Hadley Centre and former IPCC panel member
Panel and audience discussion will include:
How are weather and climate predictions developed?
What we know about predicting the weather?
How do meteorologists make observations?
How is the weather modelled?
What do their forecasts mean?
Why are forecasts sometimes wrong?
Leading experts on hurricanes, severe winds and flash floods explain why they aren’t right all the time!
Predicting the future
How will global warming affect the UK?
Will weather become less predictable?
What are the dangers of climate change?
reposted from: senseaboutscience.org via bbc
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