Patrick Hamilton
@patbhamilton.bsky.social
Interested in genetics & attitudes to climate change. Once did research - now teach mostly. Trying to figure out what to do here. Serious science stuff or bad cartoons?
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9aCZK5sAAAAJ&hl=en
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9aCZK5sAAAAJ&hl=en
Interesting article.
How the impacts of climate change in the Amazon impacts on food prices in 🇬🇧.
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
How the impacts of climate change in the Amazon impacts on food prices in 🇬🇧.
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
The hidden cost of Brazil's climate crisis for UK supermarkets
Climate extremes in Brazil, the UK’s breadbasket, are driving up food prices and disrupting supply chains — urgent action is needed
www.thecanary.co
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Interesting article.
How the impacts of climate change in the Amazon impacts on food prices in 🇬🇧.
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
How the impacts of climate change in the Amazon impacts on food prices in 🇬🇧.
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
I like this way of communicating the importance of emissions reductions.
Heatwave deaths over an 80-year period; e.g. CO2 from Bezos's wedding ~2 people.
Overcomes the 'my country/sector' emits less than 1% problem'. It's also less abstract than 2C vs. 3C warming.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Heatwave deaths over an 80-year period; e.g. CO2 from Bezos's wedding ~2 people.
Overcomes the 'my country/sector' emits less than 1% problem'. It's also less abstract than 2C vs. 3C warming.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The mortality cost of carbon - Nature Communications
Climate change is expected to have impacts on human mortality, e.g. through increases in heat waves. Here, the author proposes a new metric to account for excess deaths from additional CO2 emissions, ...
www.nature.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I like this way of communicating the importance of emissions reductions.
Heatwave deaths over an 80-year period; e.g. CO2 from Bezos's wedding ~2 people.
Overcomes the 'my country/sector' emits less than 1% problem'. It's also less abstract than 2C vs. 3C warming.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Heatwave deaths over an 80-year period; e.g. CO2 from Bezos's wedding ~2 people.
Overcomes the 'my country/sector' emits less than 1% problem'. It's also less abstract than 2C vs. 3C warming.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Updated sea level rise IPCC graph, with my scribbles from trying to understand it.
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Updated sea level rise IPCC graph, with my scribbles from trying to understand it.
Hurricane Melissa is being strengthened by warm waters. Strongest recorded hurricane to hit Jamaica.
How much worse could such a hurricane be if the world reaches 3_4C warming, compared to 2C warming.
Any ideas?
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
How much worse could such a hurricane be if the world reaches 3_4C warming, compared to 2C warming.
Any ideas?
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Officials warn Hurricane Melissa could be ‘catastrophic’ for Jamaica
The Category 5 storm, which threatens to dump up to one metre (three feet) of rain, is moving at a worryingly slow pace.
www.aljazeera.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Hurricane Melissa is being strengthened by warm waters. Strongest recorded hurricane to hit Jamaica.
How much worse could such a hurricane be if the world reaches 3_4C warming, compared to 2C warming.
Any ideas?
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
How much worse could such a hurricane be if the world reaches 3_4C warming, compared to 2C warming.
Any ideas?
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
27th November (not today).
But that's a good thing. More time to persuade you MP to attend.
It should really be compulsory; ignorance of climate change shouldn't be an option for leaders.
But that's a good thing. More time to persuade you MP to attend.
It should really be compulsory; ignorance of climate change shouldn't be an option for leaders.
Tomorrow, on Monday 27th Oct, there is a national emergency briefing for UK MPs at Westminster, by leading climate experts.
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
27th November (not today).
But that's a good thing. More time to persuade you MP to attend.
It should really be compulsory; ignorance of climate change shouldn't be an option for leaders.
But that's a good thing. More time to persuade you MP to attend.
It should really be compulsory; ignorance of climate change shouldn't be an option for leaders.
This sh index will give something for researchers to argue about for the next few months.
Like h index, but extra points for the first & last authors.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Like h index, but extra points for the first & last authors.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Google Scholar tool gives extra credit to first and last authors
Researchers welcome the initiative, but say it doesn’t go far enough to capture the nuance of researcher productivity and impact.
www.nature.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This sh index will give something for researchers to argue about for the next few months.
Like h index, but extra points for the first & last authors.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Like h index, but extra points for the first & last authors.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Tomorrow, on Monday 27th Oct, there is a national emergency briefing for UK MPs at Westminster, by leading climate experts.
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Tomorrow, on Monday 27th Oct, there is a national emergency briefing for UK MPs at Westminster, by leading climate experts.
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
Is your MP attending? - check here.
If not - perhaps give them a nudge.
www.nebriefing.org?source=email&
I had thought that this would be similar to the commonly used,
"How concerned are you about climate change?" question.
But this seems more divided.
"How concerned are you about climate change?" question.
But this seems more divided.
October 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I had thought that this would be similar to the commonly used,
"How concerned are you about climate change?" question.
But this seems more divided.
"How concerned are you about climate change?" question.
But this seems more divided.
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It is really worth watching this moving interview with Jane Goodall on Netflix.
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
In an Exclusive Interview, Dr. Jane Goodall Leaves Behind Her Last Words
“In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. What message do I want to leave?”
www.netflix.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It is really worth watching this moving interview with Jane Goodall on Netflix.
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
The majority of people are not very concerned about climate change.
(though most are concerned).
I find this a bit weird.
(though most are concerned).
I find this a bit weird.
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The majority of people are not very concerned about climate change.
(though most are concerned).
I find this a bit weird.
(though most are concerned).
I find this a bit weird.
Thinking that there should be a new academic journal,
"How I should have done my study, given what I know now."
Perhaps it already exists. It would be a good read.
"How I should have done my study, given what I know now."
Perhaps it already exists. It would be a good read.
October 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thinking that there should be a new academic journal,
"How I should have done my study, given what I know now."
Perhaps it already exists. It would be a good read.
"How I should have done my study, given what I know now."
Perhaps it already exists. It would be a good read.
Just came across this climate change video. "Earth, the operators manual"
The bits I watched are superb- engaging & clear.
youtu.be/2RyvpsIx47E?...
The bits I watched are superb- engaging & clear.
youtu.be/2RyvpsIx47E?...
Earth: The Operators' Manual, 2011 version, program 1
YouTube video by Earth: The Operators' Manual
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Just came across this climate change video. "Earth, the operators manual"
The bits I watched are superb- engaging & clear.
youtu.be/2RyvpsIx47E?...
The bits I watched are superb- engaging & clear.
youtu.be/2RyvpsIx47E?...
It is really worth watching this moving interview with Jane Goodall on Netflix.
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
In an Exclusive Interview, Dr. Jane Goodall Leaves Behind Her Last Words
“In the place where I am now, I look back over my life. What message do I want to leave?”
www.netflix.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It is really worth watching this moving interview with Jane Goodall on Netflix.
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
Among many other things, a call for everyone not to give up in the fight to protect biodiversity and act on climate change.
www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
A question where everyone has an opinion & few intermediate views.
I'd be interested to see if there are real studies on this.
I'd be interested to see if there are real studies on this.
October 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
A question where everyone has an opinion & few intermediate views.
I'd be interested to see if there are real studies on this.
I'd be interested to see if there are real studies on this.
Reposted by Patrick Hamilton
“If we continue, however, with the policies that we have out there, we are clearly on a pathway now of 2.7 degrees or 3 degrees where adaptation is simply not doable anymore. This is just what it is. We cannot protect Amsterdam from sea level rise of 3m. This is just not doable,” Thallinger said.
Why insurers worry the world could soon become uninsurable
Günther Thallinger, a board member at Allianz, one of the world's biggest insurers, says the climate crisis could make adaptation economically unviable.
www.cnbc.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM
“If we continue, however, with the policies that we have out there, we are clearly on a pathway now of 2.7 degrees or 3 degrees where adaptation is simply not doable anymore. This is just what it is. We cannot protect Amsterdam from sea level rise of 3m. This is just not doable,” Thallinger said.
How people are changing the life-support systems of our planet.
Mostly bad.
www.planetaryhealthcheck.org#reports-sect...
Mostly bad.
www.planetaryhealthcheck.org#reports-sect...
September 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
How people are changing the life-support systems of our planet.
Mostly bad.
www.planetaryhealthcheck.org#reports-sect...
Mostly bad.
www.planetaryhealthcheck.org#reports-sect...
Gene therapy developed for Huntington's disease. The first effective treatment for this disease.
This is an important step forward.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is an important step forward.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Gene therapy developed for Huntington's disease. The first effective treatment for this disease.
This is an important step forward.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is an important step forward.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Patrick Hamilton
I don't really agree with this.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
It's yelling into the void but something tell me it just needs to kept being said: if you are still posting, RTing, or lurking on X, you are helping keep users there and you are helping this guy pull in advertising revenue.
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
US-based tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video link
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I don't really agree with this.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
Reposted by Patrick Hamilton
Where the food you have eaten today originally came from.
All domesticated within the last 10,000 years.
All domesticated within the last 10,000 years.
March 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Where the food you have eaten today originally came from.
All domesticated within the last 10,000 years.
All domesticated within the last 10,000 years.
Reposted by Patrick Hamilton
Influential left-leaning science communicators I know have joined truth social just to get the word out about how vaccines save lives
I don't really agree with this.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
It's yelling into the void but something tell me it just needs to kept being said: if you are still posting, RTing, or lurking on X, you are helping keep users there and you are helping this guy pull in advertising revenue.
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
September 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Influential left-leaning science communicators I know have joined truth social just to get the word out about how vaccines save lives
I don't really agree with this.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
It's yelling into the void but something tell me it just needs to kept being said: if you are still posting, RTing, or lurking on X, you are helping keep users there and you are helping this guy pull in advertising revenue.
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
You are a volunteer worker for a slobbering, drug-addled white supremacist
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
US-based tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video link
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I don't really agree with this.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
In 10 years' time, Twitter will probably still exist, so the end result of climate experts/communicators leaving may be that even fewer people will know about how climate change may impact our planet.
Now, in the 🇬🇧, ~25% think that "the threat of global warming is not as real as many scientists have said."
Steady increase in the last 5 years - from around 15%.
62% say the threat is 'every bit as real.
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Steady increase in the last 5 years - from around 15%.
62% say the threat is 'every bit as real.
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
September 13, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Now, in the 🇬🇧, ~25% think that "the threat of global warming is not as real as many scientists have said."
Steady increase in the last 5 years - from around 15%.
62% say the threat is 'every bit as real.
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Steady increase in the last 5 years - from around 15%.
62% say the threat is 'every bit as real.
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Reposted by Patrick Hamilton
Climate Change - The Facts is available on @BBC iPlayer.
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Climate Change - The Facts
After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Climate Change - The Facts is available on @BBC iPlayer.
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Climate Change - The Facts is available on @BBC iPlayer.
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Climate Change - The Facts
After one of the hottest years on record, Sir David Attenborough looks at the science of climate change and potential solutions to this global threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Climate Change - The Facts is available on @BBC iPlayer.
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Presented by the legend David Attenborough.
It looks like a great place to start for anyone new to this topic.
#climate #ClimateEmergency
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
This turns out to be quite a good starter question for a discussion about climate change.
Not many votes, but opinion so far is definitely divided.
September 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This turns out to be quite a good starter question for a discussion about climate change.