The arrival of Spring, seen by many around the world as a time for hope, spans many areas of our lives. From weather and farming, to planning holidays, and starting those New Year plans and ideas, spring is a global phenomenon that never loses its fascination. One study even suggested that the increased daylight hours that spring brings has the added benefit of reducing crime levels.

In our latest blog post we will take a closer look at the retail sector. We will examine how weather affects our shopping habits, and the crucial role that understanding the past, present and future weather can play in helping reduce risks, while increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

The Internet of Energy (IoE) seamlessly connects power generators, distributors, and consumers through a digital network. This network collects data from smart meters, sensors, and connected devices to optimize energy use. In our latest blog post, we will look at how different energy sources can be managed, coordinated, and how weather data and energy storage can play just as an important role as generation.

In our latest blog post we will explore the creative approaches that some of the world’s cities are using to build resilient and pleasant environments for people (and perhaps horses) to live.

 Fog is one of the most dramatic, yet serene weather phenomena as it normally only exists when there is a lack of wind. 

The OpenWeather Road Risk API with increased product coverage and historic data.

Some of the most spectacular and beautiful, yet dangerous and inhospitable regions of our planet lie at its extremes - the North and South Poles. The lowest temperature ever officially recorded on the Earth’s surface was −89.2°C at Vostok station, Antarctica on the 21st July 1983. To put this into perspective, it is 24C warmer than the average temperature of the surface of Mars. 

Over half of the world’s population consumes rice. It is the staple food for an estimated three billion people, with some strains found to date back 10,000 years. The intense nature of its cultivation is putting increasing pressure on natural resources, especially water in regions of the world that can ill afford to waste a single drop

One of the most evocative and beautiful areas of the UK, famous for its pristine lakes, dramatic fells, lush valleys, and rich cultural heritage is nestled in the Northwestern English county of Cumbria.

This is the time of year when bells start to jingle, tinsel start to sparkle and Santa dusts down his sledge (or surfboard) for another hectic night of deliveries. For many of us, as the weather becomes colder, we start to wonder if we will see a festive dusting of snow.