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The judges selected their winners from a shortlist of 25 images submitted by photographers from 84 countries around the world, with the final decision made by an international panel.
Along with showcasing some beautiful photography, the awards hope to raise awareness of the many environmental problems facing our planet.
“From African dust impacting on Athens to tranquil weather over volcanoes, from a sudden local downpour to increased intense rainfall and flooding around the world, we are reminded that climate change is impacting on weather patterns everywhere, and that the global community needs to come together to act now and curb any further temperature rise,” Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said in a statement.