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SMHI Weather Routing reduces carbon dioxide emissions

Wind, waves and currents are crucial factors in choosing a route at sea. SMHI's services for shipping have the potential to reduce fuel consumption and thereby emissions.
Updated: 25 November 2009

According to a new analysis, the winds have not increased

A new analysis at SMHI shows that it has not become windier in Sweden over the past hundred years. The wind climate is very varied, but a weak trend indicates that there is a decrease in the average...
Updated: 17 November 2009

50 decision-makers from Africa at SMHIs climate course

Two new rounds of the international programme “Climate Change” are now held at SMHI. This time the institute is visited by almost 50 decision-makers from international organisations and companies in...
Updated: 06 November 2009

Emissions reduction and adaptation necessary

Climate scenarios are important when trying to decide on emissions reductions but they are also important when adapting to changes. How to use climate scenarios was the theme for this year´s Rossby...
Updated: 03 November 2009

Less fish in a warmer climate?

Climate change can have a large impact on the entire ecosystem in the Baltic Sea. Researchers within a number of fields gathered recently for a marine environment conference at SMHI to seek new...
Updated: 27 October 2009