Kit Marie Rackley MCCT (Geogramblings)

Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes Exclusive: Homes are heating up as summers get hotter but least well-off are shouldering greatest risk, study finds

Really interesting analysis, although only 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 specifc but there are so many health risk factors associated with over heated homes and not something we hear about often.

Absolutely should be a consideration for future housebuilding.

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Bunch of stickers and magnets of various nature themes

Me hugging a big plushie Earth

A wall display of various climate actions each on its own colour square. Large title “What’s your next step?”

People in a museum galley with a go ant stuffed mammoth in the foreground.

#GoWokeGoBroke? Nah… plenty of pride merch at the wonderful @bellmuseum.bsky.social in St Paul, MN… and so I rewarded them with my money.

If you ever find yourself in the Twin Cities, the Bell Museum is worth a visit!

Very glad you had an ally. So sorry you experienced this - he should have been marched straight out the front door by staff and told where to go…

That’s disgusting.

Two badges/pins that say “Trans Inclusive Feminism Always” and “Celebrate Trans Lives”

My wife’s latest acquisitions 🥰#TransInclusiveFeminism #TransLivesMatter

Like heat and wildfire smoke keeping us from safely enjoying what should great summer days, not being able to insure a home is a visceral climate impact. When private insurers close up shop, who's left to shoulder financial risk? You and me, directly or indirectly (via taxes and the government).

Where does your food come from? First-of-a-kind map tracks journey across thousands of miles A new interactive tool exposes the fragile, interconnected web of global food trade—and how climate change could disrupt it.

Ever wonder where your food really comes from? 🌍🥦

A new interactive map from #CUBoulder reveals the global web of food trade and how climate change could shake it.

A green pine cone shaped like “Tin Man” from Star Trek TNG

Behold!

Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It is a moment for us to reflect, recommit, and recognize the strength, leadership, and rights of #Indigenous communities.

✊🏽 Here’s all you need to know about the day:
🔗 amnesty.ca/features/international-day-worlds-indigenous-peoples

#ClimateChange is a #SocialJustice issue. #ClimateJustice

Unlocking Resources: A Small Shift for My Blog A transition to a free subscription model for educational resources to sustainably create free learning materials. Subscribing costs nothing and allows access to popular guides. This change aims to…

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So it's nothing personal. I'm glad such conditions are pleasant for you and I don't want to take away your joy.

Certainly wasn't intending to cause a dampener (excuse the pun!) I have a disability which means I suffer in the heat. And with climate change, an increasing number of people are already suffering. I've always tried to raise awareness of being careful with language regarding extreme weather.

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Not pleasant temps for me. I suffer terribly anything above 80F… and many do 😔

Haha, YES! I’m going to Starfury Warp 1 in London in October and I had this EXACT double-take!

RealClimate: The Endangerment of the Endangerment Finding? RealClimate: The EPA, along with the "Climate Working Group" (CWG) of usual suspects (plus Judith Curry and Ross McKitrick) at DOE, have just put out a document for public comment their attempt to res...

AI in the DOE report? This ref (p29) is fake:

Lee, S., Byrne, M. P., Loikith, P. C., & O’Dell, C. W. (2024). Zonal contrasts of the tropical Pacific climate predicted by a global constraint. Climate Dynamics, 62(1–2), 229–246. doi:10.1007/s00382-023-06741-7

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Annual International Gender Survey Opens For Twelfth Year Running The Gender Census is an annual online survey aimed at collecting data on gender language preferences. Launched in 2013, it gathers responses globally, providing valuable data that supports academia…

🌍 The 12th Annual International @gendercensus.bsky.social is OPEN! Share your lived experience & help shape global understanding of gender diversity. ✨

🔗 Article & Survey Link: geogramblings.com/2025/08/03/a...

#GenderDiversity #LGBTQ #NonBinary #GenderSurvey

Yes, that is correct! Thanks for the clarification ☺️

I totally geeked out on this thread! I have graph envy - I’m quite proud of my spreadsheet but this is another level 😁 Thanks for sharing!

I covered what ‘pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds were using some stunning video footage in this video back in 2020… youtu.be/fAOnTucBUw0?...

Sign the Petition Not in our name: Women in support of the trans+ community

The cis women against transphobia petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social is just about to pass 40,000, on the day after Mariah Carey declares her support for trans people’s human rights.

Excellent new work on understanding motivations to be involved in climate activism from the Felixstowe Citizen Science Group. Please share to encourage other groups.
@geogramblings.com @myzerocarbon.org @climateaction.bsky.social @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social @culturalgeography.bsky.social

Scientists can offer to work together on a response to the US government climate report. Just fill out the form below.

Is your school’s safeguarding climate-literate?
At Climate Ambassadors, we believe that safeguarding students in a changing world includes preparing them for climate impacts.

Check out the case study in action: padlet.com/kmrackley/cl...

A worksheet titled 'My vision of CLIMATE ACTION' from a student at Hethersett Academy features drawings of recycling bins and an outdoor shelter, along with handwritten ideas for promoting eco-friendly behavior. A sticky note reads 'Find my school's Sustainability Leader.' The worksheet outlines a plan involving staff and students to raise awareness and support climate action over the next few years

A worksheet titled 'My vision of CLIMATE ACTION' from a student at Aslacton Primary School features drawings of a school building with solar panels, a tree, a bin, and the sun. The student suggests actions like planting trees, adding more bins, creating a flower bed, and installing solar panels. Handwritten notes propose lunchtime clubs for litter picking and flower planting, with a plan to hold them every other week on Mondays and Wednesdays.

A worksheet titled 'My vision of CLIMATE ACTION' from a student at Diss High School features drawings of a tree with bird boxes, a rainwater barrel for watering plants, and a banner reading 'Tree Planting Day.' The student outlines a plan to enhance wildlife and reduce resource use through planting activities, with involvement from teachers and the wider school community. The four pillars of the DfE Climate Action Plan are listed at the bottom.

A worksheet titled 'My vision of CLIMATE ACTION' from a student at Wymondham High includes handwritten suggestions such as using less paper, creating a safe guiding room, and planting more trees. The student proposes adding plant pots and water stations, with support from teachers and the headteacher, to be implemented within a month.

🧵(5/5) If you are an education setting in the East of England and have an eco-council or group of student leaders who can train as #JuniorClimateAmbassadors, then get in touch! The training is suitable for Year 6 and up.

A group of children stand in a circle, each holding the edge of a colorful parachute divided into red, blue, green, and yellow sections. The ground beneath them features markings resembling a clock face, with numbers 10, 11, and 12 visible.

🧵(4/5) It was also lovely to be back at the Waveney Heritage Centre, where over 30 schools launched the Waveney Valley Sustainability Educators Alliance #WaveSEA at the start of the month.

Four people gather around a table indoors, which is covered with educational materials including a 'Biodiversity' sign, informational sheets or cards, and a basket containing blue plastic eggs. Large windows in the background let in natural light.

🧵(3/5) ...difference in their school.

Massive thanks to MTM Youth Services who manage the South Norfolk Youth Advisory Board for partnering with us.

A person writes on a green sticky note next to a notebook with a hand-drawn floor plan, surrounded by scattered sticky notes on a floral tablecloth.

Two children sit at a table covered with educational cards and papers related to biodiversity. Behind them, a sign on the windowsill reads 'Biodiversity' in large, colorful letters, surrounded by small drawings. The children appear engaged in an activity

Two children sit at a table, looking at a laptop screen displaying a colorful game (BEIS My 2025 simulation) involving buildings and net zero actions. Several cards with text and images are spread out on the table, appearing to relate to the game.

Two children sit at a table with educational materials, including two illustrated sheets titled 'Climate Education Game Pack,' wooden dice with symbols, and a red pen. The activity involves rolling dice and using cards to talk about green jobs.

🧵(2/5) Nine youngsters became the first ever cohort to trial a new Junior Climate Ambassador half-day training course, which parallels the training given to new #ClimateAmbassadors - exploring the four pillars of climate action plans and how they can use their passions and motivations to make a...

A collection of yellow and orange certificates laid out on a table, each awarded for completing a climate action ambassador training session.

🧵(1/5) Congratulations to Diss High School, Long Stratton High School, Wymondham High School, Framingham Earl High School, City Academy Norwich, Aslacton Primary and Hethersett Academy who will all now have at least one officially trained #JuniorClimateAmbassador in their schools from September!