Data 4 Climate Action Edinburgh

photo of snowdrops

photo of snowdrops with sign marked with their Latin name 'galanthus nivalis'

photo of snowdrops among trees

photo of a flowerbed of snowdrops and a grey sky

Always love seeing the snowdrops at @thebotanics.bsky.social . An abundance this year. There's always hope for humanity.

dplyr 1.2.0 dplyr 1.2.0 fills in some important gaps in dplyr's API: we've added a new complement to `filter()` focused on dropping rows, and we've expanded the `case_when()` family with three new recoding and re...

dplyr 1.2.0 is out now and we are SO excited!

- `filter_out()` for dropping rows

- `recode_values()`, `replace_values()`, and `replace_when()` that join `case_when()` as a complete family of recoding/replacing tools

These are huge quality of life wins for #rstats!

tidyverse.org/blog/2026/02...

I am thrilled to co‑organise Visualising Climate with colleagues from Copernicus/ECMWF, BSC, BC3 and the University of Miami—the first global conference at the intersection of climate change and data visualisation, at a moment when clear, actionable communication is essential.

#dataviz #datavis

A map of the UK showing where warnings for rain and snow are in place on Monday and Tuesday 26th and 27th January 2026

A map of the UK showing where warnings for strong winds are in place on Tuesday 27th January 2026

There are multiple warnings in place for #StormChandra, including amber warnings for rain and strong winds ⚠️

Flooding and damaging winds are expected later today and on Tuesday in parts of the UK.

For further details 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

About # What is D4CAE? [Data For Climate Action Edinburgh (D4CAE) is a group of volunteers](https://data-4-climate-action-edinburgh.github.io/home/2023-08-06-A-group-of-volunteers/) , using data skills to s...

This month's data drop-in will be this Tuesday evening the 27th 7.30pm. If you'd like to attend and/or join the mailing list, send us an email:
data-4-climate-action-edinburgh.github.io/home/about/

We're looking for more people to join our residents group! If you're under 25, have experienced the impacts of poverty or racism and want to help decide which system-changing work will create a better future for Edinburgh, then get in touch!!

regenerativefuturesfund.org.uk/join-us/resi...

We are recruiting a Programme Coordinator — Regenerative Futures Fund | Working Together Towards A Regenerative And Just Future For Edinburgh | Community Fund | Scotland - UK About Regenerative Futures Fund The Regenerative Futures Fund is a co-designed, community-rooted initiative to tackle poverty, racism and climate change in Edinburgh. A pooled fund providing unrest...

Job: Regenerative Futures Fund
Programme Coordinator

£27,330 (£21,864 based on 28 hour working week)

Home based/ Edinburgh
regenerativefuturesfund.org.uk/news-and-not...

10 years of clean, green, community-owned electricity in Edinburgh & we're ready for our next major solar project!

ECSC has put solar PV panels on 30 sites including Council offices, 18 schools, & leisure centres, saving >2000t Co2 emissions.

Join our next phase SOON! - see:
tinyurl.com/ECSCpr1

How do we equip young people for a changing world, and what does it feel like to teach climate in a time of crisis?

Join us for:
🎬 Film screening + live online discussion
🗓 Tue 27 Jan | 6.30–7.45pm GMT | Zoom
🎙 Chaired by Caroline Lucas

FREE registration: www.tickettailor.com/events/clima...

Screenshot showing D4CAE Dashboard map of active travel in Edinburgh with filters for date range

Announcing the D4CAE Dashboard - it's here at last - three datasets, three different visualisations each. We will add more data over the coming months, but for now, please explore and send us your feedback.
data4climateactionedinburgh-d4cae-dashboard.share.connect.posit.cloud

They should be using Aptos. Calibri is out-of-date.

Simple ways to make the holidays more sustainable | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe Get more from Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe on Patreon

This week, I explore B Corps doing good and the toll of seasonal waste. I've also collected a host of ideas on how our choices can reduce waste, support communities, and restore nature — from thrifted treasures to shared experiences, and giving that supports families and ecosystems around the world.

Troubleshooting the 2 GiB push limit - GitHub Docs Learn how to work around the 2 GiB push limit.

"GitHub has a maximum 2 GiB limit for a single push. "
Whoooops! Locked out for trying to upload 9GB of data.
Badge of honour! 😅

docs.github.com/en/get-start...

Whoa, oh dearie me! Best wishes to all at CEDA for the data recovery process.

www.ceda.ac.uk/news/updates...

Data making a difference: Here's a campaign using the carbon footprint we provided - to raise funds to "Electrify our fleet!" - (by Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust)

www.fcct.scot/2025/10/27/c...

Thousands take to streets of Glasgow to highlight 'climate emergency' Demonstrators marched through Glasgow city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.

I think we can take a lot of hope and comfort and inspiration from these young people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Graphic with text: ‘Scotland’s Climate March: a better world is possible. Saturday 15th November. Assemble at Glasgow Green, 11am. Global solidarity: for a world where everyone is safe, has enough, and is respected. A fair transition: for a fairer Scotland with jobs, transport and homes that support the move beyond fossil fuels. Caring for our planet: restoring nature to reclaim a future where all can thrive.’ Colourful illustrated icons are at the top and bottom of the image, depicting things like people, transport, energy and workers.

📢 Join Scotland’s Climate March on Sat 15th Nov to demand a better world as part of a Global Day of Action!

Assemble at 11am, Glasgow Green.

Global Solidarity. A Fair Transition. Caring For Our Planet. Get involved: climatemarch.scot

#ScotlandsClimateMarch

Thousands marching in Glasgow this weekend to call for climate action and a safer future, as COP30 continues in Brazil. Will you join them?

📢 Scotland’s Climate March: 11am, Sat 15 Nov, Glasgow Green - part of a Global Day of Action.
Join the action: climatemarch.scot
#ScotlandsClimateMarch

Map of Scotland with white areas around the coast highlighted. White areas are around most of the coast, though Orkney looks especially affected.

The prompt for day 12 of the #30DayMapChallenge is a "map from 2125", and this one *almost* fits that description! This shows the areas of Scotland likely to be affected by coastal erosion by 2100 🗺️

#RStats #ggplot2 #DataViz

Category 6 is the new hurricane normal, say scientists Human-caused climate change is making major hurricanes like Melissa much stronger, faster and ultimately more life-threatening

Do we need a Category 6 hurricane - or even a complete redo of the Saffir-Simpson scale?

I spoke with @michaelemann.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com @climatecentral.org @danielgilford.bsky.social to learn more.

www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

@the-independent.com

The screen grab showing that the views of my Facebook page have increased by over 2000% in the last three days

In 2018, Meta decided “clean energy” and “climate change” were politically sensitive topics, and demanded that I - a climate scientist - register as a political org to post and boost posts on them.

I refused, and my page has been shadow banned since then. For 7 years. Until this week, that is 😳

A Group Of Volunteers Pauline Ward, 6 August 2023 I recently gave a presentation about the purpose, the evolution and the activities of Data 4 Climate Action Edinburgh at a conference. In this blogpost, I share the abstrac...

Throwback Thursday: A group of volunteers

data-4-climate-action-edinburgh.github.io/home/2023-08...

New from Public Health Scotland:
Heat impacts on health in Scotland
Deaths 2005-2024
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...

Friend informs me it's an alder tree.

Yes, possibly making a personal dig at me 🥹😉 But seems to be botanically correct 🤣

Selfie of Pauline in front of saplings

These saplings seem fine. It feels relatively calm just now. You wouldn't think there was more high winds forecast for later. So there's lots of people here. #StormAmy #Edinburgh

fallen branches on a path

different view of fallen branches showing many intact trees

view across pond many large trees intact

Rest of Inverleith Park not much damage for now. Just a few branches down. Might be worth closing the gates though.

This week is #ScotClimateWeek. Making small changes can make a big difference and help protect our health and planet. For more ways to take action visit: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/climate-action

A @metoffice.gov.uk yellow weather warning associated with #StormAmy is in place covering Edinburgh from 3pm today until midnight tomorrow.

Yellow and amber warnings are in place across Scotland so please plan ahead and stay safe.

Advice on preparing for high winds is available on the Council website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/severe-weath...