Elspeth Body

Latest Hydrological Summary is out: -Below-average March rainfall in all areas of UK after dry winter -Many rivers in N & W had exceptionally low flows -Record low March groundwater levels in N Ireland, Scotland, Wales -Soils drier than average across UK nrfa.ceh.ac.uk/sites/default/…

Please refrain from using these as Halloween and Bon Fire Night approach ❌ 🔥

Our recent paper on increased turbulence from climate change has been adapted into a simplified article especially for kids! This is a great resource for teachers and it comes complete with teaching aids including a quiz to check students' understanding. sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/why-a…

@AndroidDiamond Maybe I’ll make salami waves for lunch 😁

@elspethb3 Think I’d prefer salami waves tbh

My 3 year old discovering Octonauts has led to all sorts of sealife facts entering our daily life, but the news that underwater volcanoes cause “salami* waves” has been the best 🤣🥰🌋🌊 *yes, he means tsunami waves

The ADHD experience: ➊ notice something ➋ think “I should do something about that” ➌ forget to do something about it ➍ repeat for the rest of time

🌐 Zoom into Soil: The Fragile Skin 🗓️ 6 September 🕛 12 - 1pm (UK time) . Join John Hollis, Fellow Member of BSSS, and Dr Rebecca Hall, Research Fellow at Teagasc, who will be discussing 'The Fragile Skin - Its diversity and health'. REGISTER FOR FREE - ow.ly/ss5R50PAh2v

Remember: whatever small part of the planet you inhabit, it is not representative of the whole globe. 🟥 = warmer than 1981-2010 average 🟦 = cooler than 1981-2010 average Data: ERA5

Introducing the turbulence stripes! You've seen the climate stripes, but this new image shows severe clear-air turbulence over the North Atlantic. It has gone up by 55% since 1979, consistent with climate change predictions. Data from our recent study: dx.doi.org/10.1029/2023GL…

Excellent news!! I can’t be there this time, but great to see Open Data Camp back on the road

🤔 Is it possible to scale up house building in a way that decreases constructions environmental impact? 🏗️ Modern methods of construction may be the solution. 💻 Join our expert panel to learn more. 🎟️ Register here 👉 bit.ly/41KY1TB 🗓️ 4 May, 12-1pm

@Karminker 😂 I have encountered ‘Mr’, but ‘Elspech’ would be a new one on me too

Tomorrow, @IPCC_CH will release the Synthesis of the 6th Assessment, summarising all six of the previous component Reports. There will be no surprises. Human activities, mainly burning fossil fuels, have already warmed the climate by more than 1°C, causing severe impacts.

@HarrietLamb_ @WRAP_UK Hope your first day is going well! When you're ready it'd be great to pick up where we @NERCscience left off with Marcus, and keep chatting about future directions in environmental science 🌱

Getting organised for first day in ⁦@WRAP_UK⁩ office as CEO tomorrow: always strange being the new girl in class. 45% of global emissions can only be tackled by changing how we make & consume products & food. So I’d welcome top tips on what to prioritise.

Early career event: Environmental sustainability & the future of digital in research 🖥️ We want to engage future researchers, who will be most impacted by climate change, with our project to ensure your voices are included & listened to by @UKRI_News. net-zero-dri.ceda.ac.uk/news/early-car…

Our funding scheme will support research to make the impacts of #ClimateChange on health more visible, with a focus on communities most at risk. 💷 Level of funding: Up to £2.5 million ⏳ Duration: Up to 3 years 📝 Deadline: 13 April 2023 Apply now ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-funding/…

TAKEOVER ALERT: the #RRSSirDavidAttenborough is heading to Antarctica and back for the #SDAScience Trials 🚢 For the next 7 weeks I (@griffiths_huw) will be your guide to the science, people, wildlife, icebergs, weather, equipment, food & anything else I can find find on board!

A comprehensive map of all countries that use the MMDDYYYY date format

Climate change conversations during live commentary of tonight’s @ManUtd vs @ReadingFC football match because of the ‘warming stripes’ sleeves design on the Reading kit. Thank you @sammatterface & @itvfootball.

Applications are now open for up to 6 positions in our newly formed Applied Science team! 💡 Find out more about the opportunity and apply here ✅ bit.ly/3Ch4lHs