Parliamentary committee calls for risk-based use of flea & tick medications following Imperial evidence Imperial experts raised the alarm about the overuse and environmental impact of year-round, preventative flea treatments 🧵 Dr Tilly Collins, Imperial College London, explains.

Climate change made the extreme heat and drought driving Spain and France’s devastating wildfires far more likely, new @wwattribution.bsky.social analysis finds. As Dr Clair Barnes warns: “Climate change increases hot, dry, flammable conditions that are extremely conducive to wildfires.”

‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

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As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, they're putting growing pressure on the technology we rely on every day. ⚡🌡️ Dr @iain-staffell.bsky.social explains how extreme heat affects power stations, solar panels and electricity networks, and why we need to adapt.

Heat failure: Why essential tech fails when the temperature rises

Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

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How can AI and digital technologies strengthen resilience to climate extremes? 🌍 In a new @imperialsci.bsky.social blog, CEP PhD researcher @martakoch.bsky.social reflects on leading two 2026 UN events and introduces a new framework for digital climate readiness.

Rethinking digital infrastructure readiness in an era of climate extremes - Imperial Natural Sciences blog

Marta Koch, PhD Researcher & Teaching Facilitator at Imperial College London CEP, reflects on leading two 2026 United Nations events with partners across the UN system which introduced her novel Clima...

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Europe's drought is being driven by more than just low rainfall. New @wwattribution.bsky.social research shows a hotter atmosphere is pulling more moisture from the land, making droughts more severe and increasing wildfire risk. #ClimateChange

Climate change making Europe drought more severe: Study

Today’s hotter climate has accelerated moisture loss from Europe’s soils, lakes and rivers, the study found. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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As temperatures rise, so does the debate around air conditioning. 🌡️ CEP's Professor Rob Gross joined BBC Radio 4's AntiSocial programme to provide the evidence behind the discussion, helping separate fact from fiction on one of today's most contested climate topics. #Climate #Energy

Rob Gross on BBC Radio 4's Antisocial to talk about air conditioning

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New @wwattribution.bsky.social analysis shows climate change made the devastating West Africa floods significantly more likely and more intense. As Professor @frediotto.bsky.social warns: "Until emissions stop these extremes will only grow worse."

How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn

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Two record-breaking UK heatwaves before July, and there could be more to come. 🌡️ Dr Theodore Keeping says the link between #ClimateChange and worsening heatwaves is "settled". Without cutting emissions, these extremes will only become more common.

Will we see more heatwaves this summer?

Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

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Around 2,700 people are believed to have died due to UK heatwaves, according to experts. Dr @clairbarnes.bsky.social warns that unless we slow global warming, heat-related deaths could surpass winter deaths in the future. #ClimateChange #Heatwaves #PublicHealth

Around 2,700 people believed to have died due to UK heatwaves, experts say

Dr Clair Barnes, from the Centre for Environmental Policy at Imperial College, has warned that if we don't slow the rate of global warming, the number of people dying from heat stress will overtake th...

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The drying of France’s Loire River and intensifying European heatwaves are stark reminders of a warming world. As Professor @joerirogelj.bsky.social explains: “On a hotter planet, there will be more heatwaves, and they will become more intense.”

France's heatwave 'desert': River is reduced to sandbank

As Europe experienced its most severe ever recorded heatwave in June, drought conditions worsen in France as images show a completely barren Loire River in Montjean-sur-Loire.

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Future-proofing Paris Agreement requires focus on median warming In a new paper, Prof @joerirogelj.bsky.social & Dr @robinlamboll.bsky.social warn that global warming closer to 2°C is at risk if countries don't use median temperature targets to guide reductions in emissions 🧵 buff.ly/pbNssJf

Future-proofing interpretations of the Paris Agreement’s limit of well below 2 °C - Nature Climate Change

Here the authors show that a common interpretation of the Paris Agreement’s ‘well below 2° C’ target is changing with time, which could lead to higher overall warming. They propose that using median t...

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Congratulations to Chenxuan Ji on winning the 2026 @imperialsci.bsky.social Research Image Competition People's Choice Award! 👏📸 Proud to see three Centre for Environmental Policy images shortlisted, showcasing research on nature, the circular economy and ecosystem restoration. 🌍💚

People's Choice Winner 2026

Congratulations to our winner and all our shortlisted entrants!

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Could a battery in your cupboard become as common as solar panels on your roof? 🔋 Dr @iain-staffell.bsky.social explains why low-cost plug-in home batteries could make clean energy cheaper, more flexible and accessible to millions. #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #CleanEnergy

Can home batteries help save the climate and save you money?

Growing numbers of homeowners are installing batteries that store electricity when it is cheap, which helps balance the grid and cuts emissions, and cheaper plug-in batteries will soon let more people...

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Congratulations to Sam Vandezande, one of last year’s MSc Environmental Technology students, on publishing his thesis-based paper in Energy Policy 🎉 The research explores how better-aligned incentives could help unlock faster, fairer electricity grid development for Net Zero.

Unlocking a Faster, Fairer Electricity Grid: Three Policy Levers to Accelerate Net Zero

by Sam Vandezande The electricity grid is one of the greatest bottlenecks on the path to Net Zero. Concrete operational levers exist to accelerate grid development, yet the incentives for both grid op...

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Record-breaking June heat across Europe would have been “virtually impossible” decades ago, according to @wwattribution.bsky.social, which says climate change is “unequivocally to blame.” The study calls it the region’s most severe heatwave on record, with widespread, dangerous extremes.

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why | CNN

The extreme June heat that’s baked Europe this week wouldn’t have happened just 50 years ago, according to a new analysis, which says the human-driven climate crisis is ‘unequivocally to blame’

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"The UK has been built for a climate that just doesn't exist." Professor @frediotto.bsky.social warns that climate change is making extreme heat the new reality, as the UK braces for record June temperatures, travel disruption and school closures. 🌡️🌍 #ClimateChange #Heatwave

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

The UK’s meteorological office has issued an extremely rare red heat warning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Climate change is driving species closer to extinction. New research co-authored by Professor @frediotto.bsky.social shows climate-fuelled landslides in Sumatra likely killed around 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans. #ClimateChange #Conservation #Biodiversity

Recent Landslides in Indonesia Devastated Rare Orangutans, Study Finds

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How can we better communicate the risks of poor air quality to vulnerable groups? 💨 New research, co-authored by Dr Audrey de Nazelle, shows that clear, tailored advice from trusted sources can help people better protect their health. #AirPollution #PublicHealth

Frontiers | What are the optimal strategies to communicate the risk of poor air quality exposure to vulnerable groups?

BackgroundAmbient air pollution is a critical global health concern. Individuals living with preexisting health conditions in urban and/or deprived areas and...

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As the 2026 World Cup begins, extreme heat is becoming a serious player too. Dr Joyce Kimutai warns cities like Miami, Kansas City and Philadelphia could face dangerously hot conditions for players and fans. A quarter of matches may carry heat-stress risk. #WorldCup #ClimateChange

Also Expected to Take the Field at the World Cup: Hazardous Heat

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First in the UK, second in the world! We’ve retained our QS World University Ranking for the third year in a row! 🎉 This success is thanks to every single member of Imperial’s community, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Howe ( @carolinehowe.bsky.social) on being named in the #ENDSPowerList2026 👏 Recognised for her impact on environmental research, policy and leadership, from biodiversity and climate to health and global governance. A well-deserved honour.

Dr Caroline Howe named on ENDS Power List 2026

Dr Caroline Howe from Imperial's Centre for Environmental Policy has been named in the ENDS Power List 2026, recognising her influence in shaping env...

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Professor @joerirogelj.bsky.social and Dr @robinlamboll.bsky.social have contributed to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) assessment, showing human-induced warming reached 1.37°C in 2025. At current emissions trends, 1.5°C could be exceeded within around four years.

Earth's climate continues to warm as heat accumulation reaches record levels

Researchers from Imperial College London have contributed to a major international climate assessment showing that the Earth is accumulating heat at...

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7 Ways You Can Reduce Your Pet’s Eco Pawprint Our pets help us feel connected to animals and nature. However, sometimes our pets can have unintended impacts on the world around us – from what we feed them to the products we use. Here are seven simple ways you can reduce your pet’s eco pawprint 🧵

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, I’m honoured to be named in the ENDS Power List 2026. My work focuses on understanding people–nature relationships to build healthier, more equitable & sustainable futures. Grateful to colleagues who make this work possible @britishecologicalsociety.org @ic-cep.bsky.social

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🎆 POWER LIST: ACADEMICS 🎆 Day four of ENDS Power List 2026 has arrived and celebrates the academics on the cutting edge of environmental science and regulation🔬 Congratulations to the 10 researchers, professors and scientists who were selected from a record number of power list entries this year🧵

New wwattribution.bsky.social analysis warns extreme heat could affect the #WorldCup2026. Imperial’s Dr Chris Mullington says players may “self-pace” in the heat, leading to “more boring” football. Professor Fredi Otto adds Fifa should think “very carefully” about future tournament timing.

Brace for ‘boring’ World Cup games as sluggish players feel heat

As temperatures in the US soar, footballers may have to pace themselves and play it safe on the pitch, it is feared. But fans face the biggest health risks

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Experts say high humidity, heat-trapping buildings, limited AC, and climate change make British heat feel far more intense than the thermometer suggests. As Dr Ben Clarke warns: climate change is making heatwaves “much hotter and more dangerous”.

Americans living in the UK 'humbled' as they brave British heatwave

Americans who are used to handling 35C degree temperatures back in the US have been left 'humbled' by the UK's heatwave.

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A new climate scenario update has sparked debate after researchers dropped the high-emissions pathway RCP8.5 as “implausible”. Professor joerirogelj.bsky.social notes it was never intended as “business-as-usual”, reigniting questions about how extreme warming risks are communicated.

Why Scientists Retired the Dire Climate Scenario Used for Over a Decade

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⚠️ Weather stations in London today recorded highs of 35.1°C, a new May record for the UK. Such extreme heat represents a serious threat to health. Modelling by @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social estimates that we could see 250+ additional deaths during this heatwave in England and Wales. 🧵[1/6]

In a powerful Guardian piece, the death of cyclist Andreas Mandalka underscores Europe’s car dependence and road safety crisis. As Dr Audrey de Nazelle notes, governance often tackles transport, health, and climate in silos rather than embracing co-benefits.

‘At a crossroads’: will piling-up crises force Europe to put brakes on SUV culture?

Bigger cars including electric can cause multiple harms, yet resistance to rise of US-style vehicles has had mixed support

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Thinking about postgraduate study at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social? Hear from Dr Tilly Collins, Dr Morena Mills, MSc student Ben and PhD student Eirini about their experiences at the Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) and what makes our community unique.

Postgraduate Study at the Centre for Environmental Policy | Where Future Leaders Begin

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