The new Norwegian weather

The climate community produces an ever-increasing stream of data and synthesized national reports. While these resources serve decision-makers and researchers well, they are often inaccessible and too technical for the general public. As global warming intensifies, public curiosity and the need for climate literacy grow. Without accessible, science-based information, there is a significant risk of both climate anxiety and the spread of misinformation.

There is a growing need for both climate adaptation and mitigation as global warming is increasing around the world. The effects can be seen in national and international media almost daily. These frequent reminders of the changing climate, triggers the curiosity of the public.

One could hope that this wealth of information easily got adapted by the general public, but a lot of the information, e.g. national reports, is cumbersome to access and not written with the general public in mind. The result is a combination of people wondering about if climate change is real, and the possibility of spreading false information.

Based on the success of the articles on Syver’s winters and summers, which was part of Ole Mathieson's EMS Journalist award, Ole suggested that we use the template of breaking the climate back into weather and write a book. In the spring of 2025 we worked on the book.

The book is structured into three thematic pillars:

• The System: An accessible introduction to the mechanics of weather versus climate and the physics of change.
• The Impact: A deep dive into how these changes manifest in Norwegian nature and ecosystems.
• The Local Reality: A granular look at past, present, and future weather across 21 specific sites in Norway, providing a localized context for global trends.

All texts are kept short and focused on easy readability, which the comments we receive on the book confirms that we have achieved.

It is very important to make knowledge about climate change as accessible as possible to the general public. The weather affects everyone every day. Therefore, knowledge about changes in the weather is an effective way to spread scientific knowledge about the new climate.

The book was launched 23 of october 2025.