Prof Cathryn Birch
@birchcathryn.bsky.social
Professor of Meteorology and Climate, University of Leeds. Weather extremes, tropical meteorology, weather and flood forecasting.
In more arid regions, evaporation of recent rainfall triggers humid heat extremes. We can observe rainfall and wet soil from satellite, opening up the potential for reliable, localised early warning.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New paper led by Lawrence Jackson, with me, @johnmarsham.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New paper led by Lawrence Jackson, with me, @johnmarsham.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In more arid regions, evaporation of recent rainfall triggers humid heat extremes. We can observe rainfall and wet soil from satellite, opening up the potential for reliable, localised early warning.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New paper led by Lawrence Jackson, with me, @johnmarsham.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New paper led by Lawrence Jackson, with me, @johnmarsham.bsky.social
Excited to be working on this with my excellent collaborators.
HEARTH: the national hub for net zero, health and extreme heat, will explore the risks of and solutions to extreme heat in the UK.
It's one of seven research hubs that has received investment from NIHR UKRI to embed health in the UK’s transition to net zero.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
It's one of seven research hubs that has received investment from NIHR UKRI to embed health in the UK’s transition to net zero.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
National hub for net zero, health and extreme heat
The HEARTH hub will lead research into the health outcomes of net zero, to reduce the health risks associated with extreme heat within vulnerable communities.
environment.leeds.ac.uk
March 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Excited to be working on this with my excellent collaborators.
Reposted by Prof Cathryn Birch
This week, three Faculty of Environment academics are taking part in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme.
Cathryn Birch, Jim McQuaid, and Megan Klaar will shadow politicians and civil servants, exploring how science influences policy.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Cathryn Birch, Jim McQuaid, and Megan Klaar will shadow politicians and civil servants, exploring how science influences policy.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Trio of Leeds academics selected for prestigious Royal Society Pairing Scheme
Three Faculty of Environment academics have been selected to take part in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2025, which connects scientists with policymakers.
environment.leeds.ac.uk
March 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This week, three Faculty of Environment academics are taking part in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme.
Cathryn Birch, Jim McQuaid, and Megan Klaar will shadow politicians and civil servants, exploring how science influences policy.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Cathryn Birch, Jim McQuaid, and Megan Klaar will shadow politicians and civil servants, exploring how science influences policy.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...