Emma Tompkins
@eltompkins.bsky.social
Prof of climate adaptation. Uni of Southampton. Research and teach on reducing damaging weather and climate impacts. Side interest in nuisance seaweeds, space, cats, and things that make me laugh. Image: Ed Hawkins 2025
my son and I will go through all 272 #London Underground stations in 1 day on 30/10/2026 in memory of my god-daughter who’d be 25 this year. Ruby was 17 when diagnosed with blood cancer. She died after 10 months in 2020. Rubys fund is specially named fund in #CCLG www.justgiving.com/page/ed-em-4...
Ed & Emma’s fundraiser for CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
Help EL Tompkins raise money to support CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the last Caribbean island with endemic malaria. Malaria was once endemic across much of the Caribbean. This map shows how much progress has been made: the islands in green are all malaria-free.
Is it okay to love the Norwegian Consumer Council?
Nicolas Hénin@nicolashenin.net · 5d agoNice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
New Publication 🚨 Our study on the invasive #lionfish predicts its alarming spread across the #Mediterranean under future climate scenarios 🌍🐟 This work highlights the urgent need for management to protect #biodiversity and local economies. #InvasiveSpecies #ClimateChange doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Modelling the rise of invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean - Marine Biology
The spread of the Indo-Pacific lionfish Pterois miles into the Atlantic Ocean represents a well-known example of a successful invasion. Lionfish have successfully invaded the Atlantic, aided by biolog...
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Mis/disinformation appears very targeted. You just need to know the things GB News and Daily Mail fear (equality and educating the masses) and you can guess the targets: a brown mayor (who’s going a fantastic job); climate scientists; teachers; doctors and nurses in the NHS; young people….
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 2w agoA dark blizzard of disinformation is warping the public’s perception of our great city. But we know the truth: our homicide rate is lower than every major US city, neighbourhood crimes are down and we’ve been ranked #1 city in the world 11 years in a row. My piece for The Times.
The biggest change on the school run isn't what's there - it's what's not. On average, there are now 73,915 fewer car journeys on school days in the capital. That means healthier, greener choices, and cleaner air for our kids.
It’s always interesting to see what colleagues get up to in their spare time. I Didn’t expect to see @npjbrooks.bsky.social smashing heavy metal swords into fellow Medieval-ist at the fabulous and breathtaking @nationaltrust.org.uk #CorfeCastle
Nick Brooks@npjbrooks.bsky.social · 2w agoAnyone who works on climate change adaptation needs a way of dealing with their rage and frustration. For me (right) it’s Buhurt. Thanks to Tom (left), @eltompkins.bsky.social for footage, Corfe Castle for hosting & Get-medieval.co.uk for organising. Full contact armoured combat is very cathartic.
Aheneah is Ana Martins (b. 1996), a Portuguese artist and designer who created a cross stitch mural as street art #WomensArt
Dolly Parton chose not to be a billionaire…
Garry@thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 4w agoThis is why Dolly Parton will be remembered and loved ❤️📚
I'm deeply ashamed of my profession. Its treatment of Jason Arday - right across the board - fills me with disgust and horror. The tormenting of a highly vulnerable man was seen as monetisable entertainment. This is a stain that won't wash off. bylinetimes.com/2026/08/19/j...
Jason Arday: We Must Rage – Rage Against the Journalism of Cruelty
The death of the academic shows the casual conversion of humiliation into entertainment by a media running on monetised hate and cruelty
bylinetimes.com
Wouldn’t it be amazing to go back to the time when science and scientists were recognised for their expertise, and high quality science informed public debate about policy choices.
Queen Mary University of London@qmul.bsky.social · last mo.Air pollution stunts children’s lung growth. New Queen Mary research found that improvements in air quality after the introduction of London’s ULEZ are associated with accelerated lung growth in children. Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o
Has anyone done an estimate of how many ml of #rain England needs everyday from now on til the end of the year to refill #groundwater, #reservoirs ?
I have never been so happy to see drizzle. 10mm of rain overnight (in my garden bucket) and still going. Woo hoo
"While most of us care, we may also think: why should I make sacrifices if no one else will?" …except, of course, that framing is increasingly, empirically wrong: insulation, electrification, the works, isn't about a sacrifice, it's doing math correctly. Goes for individuals as much as for states.
A couple of shells for you to look at (one has an unexpected Magnum PI moustache). Our brains seem to love gentle colour gradations & relax when we look at the fractals in shells (bc they used to contain essential foraging snacks). Maybe zoom in if you’re strung out:
Cody Dahler takes on the UK govt's silence on climate collapse and the 5th heatwave of the year, with a shout-out to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social !
It's Clacton by-election day. Or, if you prefer, Farage-Commons-standards-inquiry-reopening-eve.
Lovely explainer of how climate change brings more heat (and drought) and heavy rain (and floods) to the same place.
National Centre for Atmospheric Science@ncas-uk.bsky.social · last mo.Even though hot weather and drought can make it seem as though an area is becoming drier, climate change can also increase the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding. ncas.ac.uk/why-is-clima... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪
Even though hot weather and drought can make it seem as though an area is becoming drier, climate change can also increase the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding. ncas.ac.uk/why-is-clima... _ #earth-science #SciComm 🧪
Why is climate change causing drought and heavy rainfall? - NCAS
Climate change is increasing weather extremes, so a location can experience both severe drought and severe flooding within the same month, season, or year.
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It's now been confirmed that this summer will be the hottest on record. For those opposing bold action on the climate crisis - you're not just putting lives and the planet at risk today, but dooming future generations.
This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly | Sadiq Khan
Look at our blazing forests and parched cities. Green policies aren’t a ‘luxury’, and we can’t burn more oil and gas. People need the truth, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
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just read the first-order draft of the IPCC's seventh assessment report. I can't quote it, so I'll just say this: the ending blew me away! I did not see it coming!
www.theguardian.com/environment/... Is this a global problem or a UK one? Does every country on the planet have toxic and polluted rivers or are we in the UK unique? I genuinely have no idea?
All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status
theguardian.com
A beautiful moment in my day - thank you for posting
Acid Rain@bearysweet.bsky.social · 2mo agoPlaying Rachmaninoff during a summer's blue hour. 🎹 Famous pianist Yuja Wang performing on stage, playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Odeonsplatz festival in Munich. The performance was conducted by Lorenzo Viotti and accompanied by the Munich Philharmonic. #classical #yujawang
🟠⚠️ An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England, with a Yellow Heat-Health Alert in place across Yorkshire and northern England. These alerts will be in place until Sunday 12 July.
Every Local Authority in the UK could start developing these resources for their citizens NOW. These are life saving initiatives in #extremeheat
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk · 3mo agoHeading out in the heat? Plan ahead with London’s Cool Spaces map. Find: • Indoor rest spots • Shaded outdoor areas • Free drinking water • Public toilets
