Climate change may be responsible for extreme cold winters

Extreme cold winters may be caused by climate change.

• Scientists agree that climate change may be intensifying the effects of the jet stream, causing extreme cold weather in the UK and US
• Study could improve long-term forecasting of winter weather in most populous parts of the world
• More accurate forecasting could help communities, businesses and economies prepare for severe weather and make life and cost-saving decisions

Read more conclusions from the University of Sheffield study here.