Dr Rebecca Emerton
@rebeccalize.bsky.social
Senior scientist at @ecmwf.int working on climate monitoring and forecast evaluation 🌐🌍 📝 Lead editor of the C3S-WMO European State of the Climate reports 📈 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc 📊 Diagnostics for high-impact weather 🌀☀️💧 (she/her){own views}
As Europe heads towards another heatwave, here's some relevant reading on extreme heat under climate change: Comment - Pioneering Spanish experience in climate shelters practice rdcu.be/frUfJ from @drxeo.eu et al
Pioneering Spanish experience in climate shelters practice
Nature Climate Change - As cities heat up, climate shelters are increasingly vital for protecting people from extreme heat. Beyond temporary emergency stopgaps, Spain’s pioneering experience...
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Dr. Dominic Royé@drxeo.eu · last mo.Climate change will raise heat-related suicide mortality worldwide by 2050s — new Nature Mental Health study, 751 locations/26 countries. Southern Europe, 50 locations, ~22k suicides, is among the 5 regions with the steepest projected increases. #Suicide #HeatHealth #Heatwave #ClimateCrisis
Another chapter in the historic #Heatwave in Germany. A minimum(!) temperature of 29.4°C was measured. This is the highest value ever recorded.
Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)@dwdderwetterdienst.bsky.social · last mo.In der vergangenen Nacht ist die Temperatur in Kubschütz im Kreis Bautzen (Ostsachsen) nicht unter 29.4°C gesunken.Das ist ein neuer Rekord der nächtlichen Minumtemperatur in Deutschland seit Aufzeichnungsbeginn. Der alte Rekord stammt von der Nacht auf den 13.08.2003 vom Weinbiet in RLP (27.2°C)./V
An ECMWF study on heat stress has been published in @nature.com Climate Change today: Heat stress seasons are lengthening, with more frequent and severe compound events. This poses an escalating threat to health, livelihoods and economic productivity globally. ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Our latest research with @jnicolasclimate.bsky.social @annalombardi.bsky.social @claudiadinapoli.bsky.social shows how much heat stress has changed from the climate of the 1970s to our current climate, due to climate change, and how the number of people affected has increased over the last 50 yrs 🥵⬇️
Springer Nature@springernature.com · last mo.One billion more people face at least one day of extreme heat stress each year compared with the 1970s, says @natclimate.nature.com paper. Findings show global heat stress is intensifying across events during day, night, and during both day and night: spklr.io/63322E3AC8 #ClimateChange 🧪
Today, our research showing how much heat stress has intensified across the globe is published in Nature Climate Change @natclimate.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41... Heat stress has become more severe, more frequent, more widespread and longer-lasting, with worldwide health implications 🥵
Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · last mo.Published in Nature Climate Change, new research from @ecmwf.int provides a comprehensive global-scale analysis of how heat stress has increased since 1970, with insights for public health, adaptation and policy. 🔗 www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med... @annalombardi.bsky.social & @rebeccalize.bsky.social
@rebeccalize.bsky.social, Senior Scientist @ecmwf.int, Lead Editor of #ESOTC2025, shares her perspective on the report. She reflects on the finding that surprised her most, the result that deserves closer attention & how the report can help everyone make sense of Europe’s changing climate. More ⬇️
🌊In 2025, the European ocean region recorded a record high annual average sea surface temperature(SST), the 4th year in a row. The Mediterranean recorded its second-highest annual SST. A record 86% of the European region saw at least one day of ‘strong’ marine heatwave conditions. #CopernicusClimate
In 2025, all European glacier regions saw a net mass loss, with Iceland recording its 2nd‑largest loss since 1976. It was the 4th year in a row that all 19 global glacier regions lost mass. More insight in #ESOTC2025 from #Copernicus Climate @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social ⬇️ #ClimateData
Heat stress 🥵 is increasing in Europe ⬇️
Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 3mo ago📉 In 2025, around 90% of the continent had fewer cold stress days than average – a record low. 📈 41% of Europe saw more ‘strong’ heat stress days & parts of southern Europe had up to 30–40 more tropical nights. Get more insight ⬇️ @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social #CopernicusClimate
On average, sub-Arctic Fennoscandia sees up to two days of ‘strong’ heat stress per year. Last July there was almost two weeks of strong heat stress 🥵 heatwaves like this highlight the impacts of climate change and potential for hazardous heat in regions where it was historically rare or absent ⬇️
Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 3mo ago️🌡️ In July 2025, sub-Arctic Fennoscandia saw its longest and most severe heatwave on record: a 21‑day event with temps ≥30°C near and within the Arctic Circle leading to ‘strong’ heat stress, severe drought and high fire danger. Discover more ⬇️ @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social #CopernicusClimate
Explore the #ESOTC2025 key events map, showing major climate and weather events across Europe. From heatwaves, wildfires & droughts to cold waves, heavy rain, flooding & more, the map highlights where major events unfolded across the continent in 2025. ⬇️ #CopernicusClimate #ClimateData
🌍 The European State of the Climate 2025 is out now! The report published jointly by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social and @wmo-global.bsky.social shows that Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. Read the report: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025 #ESOTC2025
📈In 2025, at least 95% of Europe saw above‑average temperatures. 📉The area of Europe experiencing winter days with freezing temperatures is shrinking 🌡️and the continent saw its second most severe heatwave on record. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/t... @ecmwf.int @wmo-global.bsky.social
You asked why Europe is warming faster than other continents, so we dedicated a chapter of the report this year to discussing it - find out the factors involved in the latest #ESOTC2025 📈⬇️🌍 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/w...
Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 3mo ago🌡️ Europe is the fastest‑warming continent, warming at more than 2× the global average. Changing weather patterns, reduced air pollution, declining snow cover & proximity to the rapidly warming Arctic all play a role. ⬇️
The European State of the Climate report is published 🌍 A huge collaboration with ~100 scientists, 45 datasets analysed to tell the story of Europe’s climate in 2025 & how’s it’s evolving 📈 Heat, wildfires, rivers, energy, glaciers… Find out about all 21 topics: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025
Copernicus ECMWF@copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 3mo ago📣Out now! We are pleased to release the European State of the Climate 2025 report, published jointly by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int & @wmo-global.bsky.social. Explore climate conditions, key events of 2025 in Europe, long-term climate indicators, climate policy and action for biodiversity, more! ⬇️
Did you know that the European State of the Climate 2025, published by #CopernicusClimate @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social , will provide in-depth insight into 21 climate topics, including biodiversity? Get ready for its release on 29 April! #ESOTC2025 More ⬇️
📣 Mark the date! On 29 April, @ecmwf.int and @wmo-global.bsky.social will release the European State of the Climate 2025 report, including full coverage of climate conditions, key events, and long-term trends of climate indicators. Stay tuned! #ESOTC2025 @ec.europa.eu ⬇️
January 2026 saw a strong contrast in extreme temperatures across the globe. 🌨️ North America: Nearly all of Canada, and most of the USA, experienced 'very strong cold stress' (feels-like -27°C or lower). ⬇️
Maps and charts shape how we see the climate crisis. Visualising Climate asks how we can design visuals that inform without oversimplifying and inspire action with integrity. Imagine new ways forward. #SeeingClimate
It's official 🎉 Visualising Climate 2026 is here! visualisingclimate.com First international conference of its kind, it'll bring together artists, scientists, journalists all moved by the same desire to better communicate our changing climate 🌍 🗓️ Join us in Bologna, Nov 4-6 #dataviz #climatecrisis
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Visualising Climate@visualisingclimate.com · 6mo agoJoin us in Bologna, Italy, 4–6 Nov 2026 for Visualising Climate — the first global conference fully dedicated to climate data visualization and its power to transform public understanding of a changing planet. Come see the data. visualisingclimate.org #VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
Several international organisations all released their global temperature updates today. In addition to our @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Global Climate Highlights, here’s a thread with resources from WMO, the Met Office, Berkeley Earth, NASA, NOAA and more 📈🌡️⬇️
John Kennedy@micefearboggis.bsky.social · 7mo agoGlobal mean temperature 2025: 1.44 ± 0.13 °C above the 1850-1900 average, based on a synthesis of eight international datasets. 2025 was the second or third warmest year on record. 2024 remains the warmest. That makes the past 3 years are the 3 warmest years on record. wmo.int/news/media-c...
In the @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Global Climate Highlights 2025 report we used #dataviz to present its key messages and bring them to a wider audience. This first example shows daily temperature anomalies from 1940 to 2025 and it was inspired by the work of @erwanrivault.com (BBC)
Globally, no single day in 2025 was cooler than its 1991-2020 average. climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
For @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Global Climate Highlights, I used our Thermal Trace app to investigate heat and cold stress in 2025 🥵🥶Half the world saw more strong heat stress than average while most regions saw less cold stress GCH: tinyurl.com/gch-2025 Thermal Trace: tinyurl.com/thermal-trace
Our latest @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Global Climate Highlights 2025 report is out now. 2025 was our planet's third-warmest year on record ⚠️ and 2023–2025 stands apart from all previous years. Why? To find out, I encourage everyone to explore the report: climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
Dr Anna Lombardi@annalombardi.bsky.social · 7mo ago📢 The Global Climate Highlights report is OUT 📢 climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social 🌡️ 2025 was 3rd warmest year on record and the warmest La Niña year on record 📈 2023-2025 is the first three year period above 1.5ºC (according to ERA5) #dataviz #dataviz4climate
SSHWS category is assigned using ONE value: the maximum wind 10 meters above the ocean surface averaged over 1 minute. A hurricane is not a point. Its size (extent of its wind *field*), forward speed, rainfall, potential storm surge, and the landscape it traverses all factor into its impacts. [3/5]
As a meteorologist with a 20-year obsession with hurricanes (thanks to Charley in 2004), who has done research and diagnostics on tropical cyclone forecasting and now works in climate science / learning about attribution, this is a very interesting thread about Hurricane Melissa ⬇️🧵🌀
Colin Carlson@colincarlson.bsky.social · 9mo agoSo, I hate to be this guy, but as the director of Yale’s new program on attribution science (!?), uh, most of the commentary on Bluesky about Hurricane Melissa and climate change has been… not quite right
I was lucky enough to spend some time recently learning how to make fused glass art - and was so excited to use @annalombardi.bsky.social’s beautiful data viz from the cover of #ESOTC2024 as inspiration for a glass creation! Grateful to work with someone so wonderful, supportive and inspiring ☺️ ☁️☀️
Dr Anna Lombardi@annalombardi.bsky.social · 10mo agoShe did it again!! After an amazing embroidery last year 🪡 here another amazing data-art-take of the #ESOTC cover, this time made out of glass 😍 I wish one day everyone could have a colleague as wonderful, caring and lovely as @rebeccalize.bsky.social #dataviz #climatecrisis #data4climate
