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Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick

@sarahinscience.bsky.social

Professor, Climate Science | heatwaves | ANU Fenner School | Deputy Director Engagement & Impact, @21centuryweather | convening lead author @IPCC AR7 | co-host totally cooked podcast | @AMOS president | Climate Comms | Mother | Runner | #ADHD

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๐ŸšจNew paper on heatwaves in a net zero world ๐Ÿšจ

In our study, led by @sarahinscience.bsky.social, we find that the intensity, length and frequency of heatwaves do not return to pre-industrial levels under net zero - and in many regions barely improve at all.

iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

18.11.2025 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Our research on the emissions & projected impacts of new fossil fuel projects has been making news this week.
Joined by my co-authors @andrewkingclimate.bsky.social @raindrop-herder.bsky.social, we take a deeper look on the latest episode of Totally Cooked.

Available wherever you get your podcasts

16.10.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely! Pushing ahead with it as fast we can but we have limited resources

14.10.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Kirsty, happy for you to reach out via standard work email. but in a nut shell, if we can convert CH4 into CO2 equiv (which can be done) then we have a solid shot. we are also working on a freely available online tool & other impacts too

14.10.2025 09:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks, I might need to train up in Katniss-like skills.....
My husband asked if there was a hit out on me already, and whether he need to look in to witness protection. I'm not entirely sure if that was all said in humor

14.10.2025 02:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HARD AGREE!

14.10.2025 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(Who knows, maybe they'll come after me now too....)

14.10.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah this is pretty abhorrent. It has tones of the climate wars all over again. Pretty low of them to come after IPCC authors in this way.
Im a CLA w Fredi on Ch3, she's a brilliant scientist

14.10.2025 01:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

deflect, deflect, deflect, and a sprinkle of rehash, that's all they are doing

14.10.2025 01:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For the first time, we linked a new fossil fuel project to hundreds of deaths. Hereโ€™s the impact of Woodsideโ€™s Scarborough gas project The results challenge claims that the climate risks posed by an individual fossil fuel project are negligible or cannot be quantified.

here's an article we wrote for The Conversation:
theconversation.com/for-the-firs...

13.10.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Quantifying the regional to global climate impacts of individual fossil fuel projects to inform decision-making - npj Climate Action npj Climate Action - Quantifying the regional to global climate impacts of individual fossil fuel projects to inform decision-making

For so long, fossil fuel projects have said their contribution to climate change is "negligible".
Turns out that's wrong.
Our research in NPJ Climate Action proves it.
Every tonne of CO2 matters.
@21stcenturyweather.bsky.social
@minderoo.bsky.social
#climatechange
www.nature.com/articles/s44...

13.10.2025 10:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 170    ๐Ÿ” 85    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Yeah, its hardly the best ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
But we had a lot of fun with this episode. This one is more for the entertainment value.

26.09.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) | A Totally Cooked Movie Special
YouTube video by 21st Century Weather The Day After Tomorrow (2004) | A Totally Cooked Movie Special

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ the latest ep of TOTALLY COOKED is out ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@instrachan.bsky.social & I dissect the 2004 "blockbuster" The Day After Tomorrow.

Prepare for tangents, skepticism, laughs, & maybe even some climate science.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1fJ...

Spotify: lnkd.in/gGpJYCEp

apple: lnkd.in/gy2CT4Wz

26.09.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

enjoy! keen for any feedback you might have

11.09.2025 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Kelly! Hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I enjoy making it with @instrachan.bsky.social.
Im also an IPCC convening lead author this cycle. Will talk about this on the podcast at some point, im sure ๐Ÿ˜„

10.09.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Spotify โ€“ Web Player

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ eps 7 & 8 of totally cooked are out๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ
@instrachan.bsky.social
talk to early career researchers about their journeys into their weather and climate science.
bonus ๐Ÿธ & ๐Ÿ stories.
@21stcenturyweather.bsky.social

ep 7 open.spotify.com/episode/4S5R...
ep 8 open.spotify.com/episode/2p4D...

29.08.2025 05:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Weโ€™re doing a special episode of Totally Cooked!

Is there anything about the weather or climate you really want to know or arenโ€™t sure about?

Send us YOUR questions for us to answer.

comment here, send a DM or to totallycooked@21centuryweather.org.au

let us know if you want to be anonymous.

13.08.2025 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can't seem to sign up - says form is closed?

03.08.2025 23:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ episode 6 of TOTALLY COOKED is out! ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@instrachan.bsky.social and I talk about all things hail and storms with Dr @timraupach.com

Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Spotify link: lnkd.in/gJBNWDHb

@21stcenturyweather.bsky.social
#climatechange #weatherchange #hail #climatecomms

01.08.2025 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Im so sorry this is happening in your country ๐Ÿ˜ข

30.07.2025 05:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Worse. Because we should definitely know better

30.07.2025 05:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For f**ks sake. I cannot believe we're back here again. Why on earth....just WHY.
They pull NOAA apart and then pull this shit....Arghggh

30.07.2025 04:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How is climate change impacting Antarctica? Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast ยท Episode

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ episode 5 of TOTALL COOKED is out๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We interview @climatenerilie.bsky.social about all things Antarctica ๐Ÿง๐Ÿง

Available wherever your podcasts

open.spotify.com/episode/6762...

21.07.2025 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man and a woman are sitting in a vehicle with the man holding a steering wheel ALT: a man and a woman are sitting in a vehicle with the man holding a steering wheel

Wherever I think about all we could have done to prevent where we are in the climate crisis I think about this steamroller scene..

17.07.2025 06:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ” AMOS is looking for a new Social Media Officer

If you are an ECR keen about science communication get in touch with us at comms@amos.org.au

15.07.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŽ–๐ŸŽ–AMOS Awards 2025

AMOS members can nominate someone until Sept 1, 2025, for:
๐Ÿ…The Priestley Medal
๐Ÿ…The Zillman Medal
๐Ÿ†The Christopher Taylor Award
๐Ÿ“ทThe Science Outreach Award

Nominations should be forwarded to awards@amos.org.au

More information: www.amos.org.au/activities/a...

14.07.2025 03:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Enhancing communication of climate changes under net zero emissions - Communications Earth & Environment Much of the public discourse around climate changes under net zero carbon dioxide emissions has been focused on global mean temperature changes after emissions cessation. More attention needs to be pa...

In our new paper we discuss how communication of post-net zero climate changes needs to improve and go much further than global average temperature @chrisd-jones.bsky.social @sarahinscience.bsky.social @21stcenturyweather.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s43...

07.07.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ Episode 4 of Totally Cooked is out! ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Listen to Iain Strachan and I talk about fires, droughts & climate change, with a few fun digressions in between :D

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Spotify Link lnkd.in/gfftsVtA

04.07.2025 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yessssss!
Glad you like it ๐Ÿ™‚
We love making it!

28.06.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Australian @amosupdates.bsky.social President Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is showing her stripes in distinguished company.

Thanks to The Hon. Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, Australia's Chief Scientist Tony Haymet PhD, and Great Barrier Reef expert Ove Hoegh-Guldberg.

26.06.2025 03:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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