@kellyleapr.bsky.social
Mum of two amazing little people. Passionate about science & technology for a better world, climate challenge, biodiversity and fusion energy. Head of Comms & Engagement, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Views are my own.
Here's a brief snippet of my sonic journey into the world as it comes alive after dark. Each synth, piano note or chime sound is a different species of moth, showing the ebb and flow of their movement throughout one evening. 🦋
#mothxhuman
youtu.be/UXNk3I3ebhU?...
🦋 🎶 On this International Day for Biodiversity, we’re excited to share more about the unique Moth X Human collaboration – a musical composition created by moths!
Composer and violinist @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social explains the inspiration...
#BiodiversityDay #ForNature @ocmevents.bsky.social
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NEW! Warming temperatures could make crops like chickpeas, soybeans, okra, oranges & durum wheat viable in the UK by 2080 🍊🫘.
Climate change is already impacting farming. Our study shows how crop suitability might change in the future.
Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/scient...
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Satellite image showing location of active forest fire in California on 7 Jan 2025, with text saying contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2025), processed by ESA
Comment on ongoing wildfire situation in Califronia: "The fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how extreme weather increases fire risk. It is likely that heavy rains from El Niño last year fuelled vegetation growth, which has since dried out during the recent prolonged dry spell... 1/
08.01.2025 15:52 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 0
Cover of IPBES Nexus Assessment and a quote "We have to move decisions and actions beyond single issue silos..." Prof Paula Harrison, UKCEH
Published today, major @ipbes.bsky.social assessment of interlinked global crises: biodiversity, water, food, health & climate change
📚 >70 options with multiple benefits across nexus elements
🌍 165 experts from 57 countries
🔦 6500 sources of knowledge
⏳ 3 years work
www.ipbes.net/node/85582 1/
We welcomed Climate Minister, Kerry McCarthy, to West Burton today. A former coal-fired power station site that’s home to the UK’s world-leading STEP programme. #fusion #climate
@steptofusion.bsky.social
Our star, Jordan, talking STEP and fusion with @profbriancox.bsky.social
25.11.2024 18:38 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A robot dog trying to steel the show at a community engagement event in Retford for STEP - a pioneering programme to deliver the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant
@steptofusion.bsky.social
New episode of @thetimes.com Planet Hope podcast is out 🎧
This episode is a "best of" season two and features ocean legend Sylvia Earle, wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen, Patagonia founder Kris Tompkins and a bunch of great folk from India to Peru
open.spotify.com/episode/0eyr...
Hello Bluesky. I’m in! Great to see so many early adopters in the climate and biodiversity space. Evidence of a socially conscious community that I’d like to join.
22.11.2024 06:35 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
