Stirling Extremes in Science & Society Research

You've one week left to submit your research proposal to create baseline data, recommend a future monitoring framework and conduct an economic appraisal of the future impact of Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. #OffshoreWind @katesymons2 ➡️ is.gd/eL1gZE

The world likely just had its hottest month on record. What a time to be a climate science denier | Temperature Check theguardian.com/environment/co…

Why aren’t we more scared of the climate crisis? It’s complicated theguardian.com/environment/20…

@AdamBienkov @DanKaszeta There’s been an upsurge of denying the data as the effects grow stronger. “You’ve made the map scary, hidden sensors in hot places, reported hotter temperatures than really happened, switched to measuring surface instead of air temp, changed old records to be cooler.” All false.

The UK is still not prepared for extreme temperatures – here's what it should do theconversation.com/the-uk-is-stil… via @ConversationUK

📨Our June newsletter is out now! This month's edition is full of opportunities, funding updates, new articles from our ambassadors @ljmabon and @sengstro, spotlights on recent projects and more! Read here: bit.ly/3XrktQA

Meet the local Scots who are restoring their local waters, one seagrass bed at a time. Watch "The Custodians" at pat.ag/T/TheCustodians Directed by Arthur Neumeier Featuring @SeaWilding

Crises can be opportunities for change, but not always. A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic led to top-down responses that hindered change agents’ efforts towards justice and sustainability in six countries in Africa. Learn more: buff.ly/3p6GHL0

❗️GRANT CALL NOW OPEN❗️ REDAA is accepting proposals for #locallyled research-to-action initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, South & Southeast Asia that help people & nature thrive. Grants of £200-£500K are available for 2 to 4 yr initiatives. Apply here👉redaa.org

And we're off! COMMUNITIES AND ACTIVISTS COMING TOGETHER IN GRANGEMOUTH FOR SUMMER CLIMATE CAMP, 12-17 JULY Full press release here: shorturl.at/moB45 @falkirk_herald @STVNews @FerretScot @TheScotsman @GlasgowGuardian

16/6/23. Water scarcity warnings for every part of Scotland amid scorching weather. Rain forecast to hit parts of Scotland next week will do little to alleviate water shortages, SEPA said. news.stv.tv/scotland/water…

Calling those who use the sea around #Arran for recreation and leisure! For my MSc in Environmental Management I am conducting research better understand recreation in coastal waters around the #IsleofArran. Complete the survey here: stirling.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/recreational-a… Thanks!

🇽🇸 Health inequalities in Scotland are getting worse. Among those present at the assembly, four keynote speakers had the task of underlining the most important trends, but also dangers, in global health and health activism.vvvv peoplesdispatch.org/2023/06/15/soc…

Funding Alert: Building resilient communities is crucial in minimizing the impact of natural hazards, protecting lives, & promoting sustainable development. This funding initiative aims to support innovative and impactful projects that empower communities: bit.ly/3NePtA1

Climate in Mind: hydrocafes for coping and catalysing climate action eventbrite.co.uk/o/juliet-dunst…

My Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change chapter with @peter_choate is finally out! Read about our links between social work, climate change and colonialism here: link.springer.com/referenceworke…

Calling all undergrads!! Do you want to do a Research Experience Placement on invasive species?! What lies beneath: how does an invasive plant change the soil fungal community? with myself and @WayneDawsonEco @StirUni Apply here: iapetus2.ac.uk/rep-scheme/res…

#IPCC Synthesis Report #Climatechange is a threat to human well-being & planetary health. There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable & sustainable future for all. The solution lies in climate resilient development. ➡️ bit.ly/SRYRpt23

The role of ancestral practices as social capital to enhance community disaster resilience. The case of the Colca Valley, Peru sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Scotland's wildfires expected to get 'bigger and more frequent' heraldscotland.com/news/23480493.…