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Tina van de Flierdt

@vandeflierdt.bsky.social

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passionate about the ocean, Antarctic ice sheets and climate; now, in the past and into the future; expressing my own views (she/her)

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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Nov 22

The discovery for our lifetime is just around the corner 🤩. The @swais2c.bsky.social team is heading to Antarctica to learn how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will respond to warming. Here’s a recap of the 2023/24 season and a taste of what’s ahead.

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Season highlights from the SWAIS2C Antarctic deep field drilling camp

YouTube video by SWAIS2C

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨Sound the sediment siren! Since the last season at KIS3, our engineers have been busy making modifications to our drilling system, and put it to the test in rural NZ. Co-Chief Molly Patterson recorded this update while on site www.swais2c.aq/media/test-o...

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 1

When you gotta get your steps in, but you like napping…We’re celebrating Antarctica Day by sharing this Weddell seal that our science team met today (keeping at least 10m distance!). It’s the anniversary of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, which designated the continent to peace and science.

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Feb 11

Shout-out to the awesome women of our 2024/25 on-ice team this International Day of Women and Girls in Science! From co-chief scientist to medic to hot water driller, these inspiring women played vital roles at our deep-field research camp. Thanks for your contributions to our critical science!

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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Jun 22

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The story of the Warming Stripes #ShowYourStripes | Ed Hawkins

The story of the Warming Stripes #ShowYourStripes

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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Jun 22

A day late with this post for the annual #ShowYourStripes. But it is never too late to spark a conversation about the climate crises

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · Jun 19

Is the UK hot right now?

YES - it's hot!

Live temperature updates hour by hour, every day.

istheukhotrightnow.com

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Joeri Rogelj @joerirogelj.bsky.social · Jun 19

⚠️Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.27°C per decade – the highest rate since records began.

This is one of the indicators updated every year by over 60 international scientists in the annual Indicators of Global Climate Change report – published today. doi.org/10.5194/essd... /1

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Apr 15

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

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Naomi Oreskes @naomioreskes.bsky.social · Apr 14

The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/04/the-...

The drafters of the Clean Air Act saw CO2 as a pollutant » Yale Climate Connections

Climate change and carbon dioxide came up regularly in ‘60s-era Congressional hearings, a team of Harvard historians has found.

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British Geological Survey @bgs.ac.uk · Apr 14

Due to high demand we've added another date for our geology CPD session.

Free spaces now available on June 26:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/extra-date...

A graphic promoting the CPD session, with the words 'primary teacher CPD; rocks, fossils and soils with the British Geological Survey. To the right are pictures of a trilobite, Arthur's Seat, an external shot of the Natural History Museum and a thin section.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Apr 12

I'm able to make this animation of how the ocean breathes in and out CO₂ because of data collected by NOAA scientists, data served at NOAA websites, and tools provided by NASA. All are under threat of being dismantled by the Trump administration.

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · Mar 23

It may feel as though we live in dark times, but here in the UK there are LOADS of science festivals celebrating ideas, sparking curiosity & sharing the latest research (for both adults & kids). Someone told me recently they didn’t know where to look, so I made a list. Here goes… [deep breath]:
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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Mar 8

@swais2c.bsky.social Women of the 24/25 field season

Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Mar 8

Amazing footage from our deep field work in Antarctica to tackle questions vital for humanity. Shout out to all the women of this year’s @swais2c.bsky.social on ice team.

Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Mar 7

Must see play in London ! www.timeout.com/london/theat...

Kyoto, @sohoplace review: The RSC’s thrilling show about the 1997 Kyoto Protocol

US actor Stephen Kunken is riveting as a cynical oil lobbyist in this improbably thrilling drama about the 1997 Kyoto climate change summit

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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Feb 11

A truly inspirational group of women who were part of our field season in Antarctica this winter for the @swais2c.bsky.social project. Amazing skills, knowledge, and great vibes. Thank you to Angela Buunk, Ana Tovey, Molly Patterson, Yuri Yamazaki, Linda Armbrecht, Tina van de Flierdt, Jane Chewings

SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Feb 11

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · Jan 23

Daily Briefing | Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal

🔗 Read today's full briefing here: buff.ly/4hrPkoV

🔗 Sign up to our email briefings: buff.ly/4fRUaL3

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Jan 23

UK solar deployment poised to increase 50% YoY, following rapid growth in the second half of 2024

Growth exceeding expectations with help of push in ground mounted projects towards end of the year

UK solar deployment poised to increase 50% YoY, following rapid growth in the second half of 2024

Josh Cornes, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, looks at what 2025 might hold for the solar industry.

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · Jan 22

The Royal Society's Newton International Fellowships are now open for applications. These fellowships are for non-UK early career scientists who wish to conduct research in the UK. Find out more, including how to apply: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/newto...

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Undaunted: Tackling climate change with innovation @undaunted-hq.bsky.social · Jan 20

The Greenhouse sits at the heart of Imperial's climate innovation ecosystem. It's a unique accelerator providing up to £20k equity-free grant funding, free office space & expert mentorship. Learn more & meet the team: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

@ri-science.bsky.social @granthamicl.bsky.social

Q&A webinars! Learn more about the programme, meet the team and find out how to make a strong application. Join us online:

Friday 7th February 12:00

Thursday 20th February 09:00

Tuesday 4th March 16:00

Tuesday 11th March 12:00

Monday 17th March 10:00

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Jan 8

It’s been a huge season for our on-ice team KIS3 - our Co-Chief @vandeflierdt.bsky.social sums it up in this end of season wrap. We’re now focussed on our next season at Crary Ice Rise, where we will attempt to obtain a long sediment core youtube.com/shorts/NM5pe...

Expedition Update: Season sign off

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aretsch.bsky.social @aretsch.bsky.social · Jan 4

#KIS3 seen from Space
🇺🇳#Antartica, Ross Ice Shelf
Far away from the next humans....

📸🛰 #Sentinel-2 2024.12.23
🖼️⬅️about 40km wide
🖼️➡️about 1,25km wide

Despite the premature end, these scientists are our modern heroes!

Footage: CopernicusEU

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 27

Drilling at KIS3 has ended due to a technical challenge, following the successful deployment of our sea riser. We're proud of the team’s massive effort to progress this close to obtaining the deep core, & are looking ahead to our season at Crary Ice Rise 📷 Anthony Powell/Antarctica NZ bit.ly/41Wu6v7

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 25

🎄Happy Holidays and Merry KIS-mas from the SWAIS2C on-ice team at KIS3 on the Ross Ice Shelf!

🎥 Anthony Powell / Antarctica New Zealand

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 9

Running out of clean socks on the Ross Ice Shelf? Camp mini-washing machine to the rescue! We’re making hot water from snow to drill through the ice shelf, so we can use this ready supply for our camp washing machine. Hot water driller Hedley Berge took the machine for its first spin.

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 7

It’s flubber feeding time! Over the past few days at KIS3 something big, yellow and hungry for snow, has been growing in size – our flubbers. They’re a crucial step in our efforts to access sediment below the ice shelf – providing the water we need to start hot water drilling.
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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 6

We’re on an ambitious mission for sediment core, but even getting to our site is a mission! Our scientific drilling camp is incredibly remote – KIS3 is 860km from the nearest base. Getting there requires some serious logistics, specialised polar transport, and of course – a weather window.

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Tina van de Flierdt @vandeflierdt.bsky.social · Dec 1

I know it is not the science we are here for, but seals are just too cute 🤩 @swais2c.bsky.social

SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Dec 1

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Nov 29

🚨Milestone alert! The drill tent is up! 🚨The wind at KIS3 has dropped, and our drill team have completed the final step of assembling the tent – putting the skin on. We're one step closer to the geological records we’re seeking. Find out more about why we’re drilling 👉 bit.ly/4fGHozn

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SWAIS2C @swais2c.bsky.social · Nov 27

Have skiway - will fly to camp! The traverse team have built a 1.6km runway, and our drillers have been able to make good use of it. Everyone is delighted that camp chef Al Chapman was also able to hitch a ride – things are looking up in the mess tent! 📷 Joe McDougal / Cliff Atkins /Jane Chewings

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