Blue and Green: The system of winds that is responsible for bringing weather to Northern Europe and North America may be changing, new research has found.
A study suggests that the jet stream, a high-speed air current that carries weather around the globe, is taking a longer, more meandering route than usual. This means that weather patterns will remain the same in some areas for longer periods.
If accurate, these findings could explain the recent stormy spell that has brought devastating flooding to many...