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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · 23d

Our "Air quality and communicable diseases' report is out now, as part of Australia's National Climate Risk Assessment released yesterday #NCRA #CSIRO #ACS
www.acs.gov.au/documents/53...

21 Air Quality and Communicable Diseases Technical Report

This report focuses on future modelling of air quality associated with bushfires and impacts on the health system, and on future changes in communicable disease emergence and transmission.

www.acs.gov.au

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · 28d

Are you - or someone you know - looking to get into atmospheric science?

Then check out our Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course to learn about weather systems, air quality, climate, and more!

23 - 27 February, Leeds

Apply today: ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...

Introduction to Atmospheric Science - NCAS

The Introduction to Atmospheric Science training course provides students and early career researchers with a broad overview of atmospheric science.

ncas.ac.uk

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our new grass pollen paper is published!
During spring, most sub-pollen particles are associated with hot and dry days.
#Melbourne #pollen #allergy

And it's the first day of spring today in Australia! 🌱

@robynschofield3.bsky.social @melbournepollen.bsky.social
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Hot and dry conditions elevate grass pollen and sub-pollen particle concentrations in Melbourne, Australia

A Wideband Integrated Bioaerosol Sensor (WIBS) was used in conjunction with chemical tracer analysis for the first time during the 2022–2023 grass pollen season in Melbourne, Australia. WIBS detected ...

pubs.rsc.org

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you're a maths/science undergraduate in Australia, you might consider these paid summer research projects 👇
srs.amsi.org.au

Home - SRS 2025

srs.amsi.org.au

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IGAC Early Career Researchers @igac-ecr.bsky.social · Aug 10

Been busy with your research and missed the deadline? Good news!

Due to an incredible response (390 registrations), we're extending the abstract submission deadline for the 2025 ECR Online Conference.

🔗 Visit our website: www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...
#AtmosphericScience #ECR #Conference

IGAC-iCACGP ECR 2025 online conference – ECR-IGAC-iCACGP

Connect, Learn, and Advance The Online Conference for Early Career Atmospheric Scientists. Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 03:00 - 22:00 UTC Days Hours Minutes Seconds Live Conference Stats ... Registra...

www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Aug 5

Early Career Scientists -> Abstracts open until August 10th! #IGAC Travel prizes to be won! 🛫

CATCH Science @catchscience.bsky.social · Aug 5

Don't miss the upcoming and super cool ECR online conference from IGAC and ICACGP! Sign-up until 21st of Sept. More details: www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...

Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Jul 27

For those interested in chemical weather 👇consider this meeting in Morocco.
cwcc2025-conference.org

CWCC2025 - Climate and Weather Change Conference

Join the Climate and Weather Change Conference 2025 (CWCC2025) to discuss the latest research and innovations in climate science.

cwcc2025-conference.org

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Jul 11

At the #GEIA emissions workshop in the Cote D'Ivoire. Been an amazing few days networking with scientists all over the world, and enjoying the African hospitality at the waterfront dinner!

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Jun 23

Showing the Melbourne (Australia) stripes on our winter solstice! ❄️
showyourstripes.info/l/australasi...

Show Your Stripes

Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

showyourstripes.info

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langleydew.bsky.social @langleydew.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking for people who want to help advance atmospheric chemistry towards a sustainable world and steer the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry Project! IGAC (like many US-based organizations dealing with climate/science) is in a time of transition, and you could help shape its future!

igacproject.bsky.social @igacproject.bsky.social · Jun 5

Nominations for the 2026 IGAC Scientific Steering Committee are open! Looking for new members from North, Central, and/or South America. It's a great way for mid and senior career atmospheric chemists to get involved with the international community! Please share! mailchi.mp/igacproject/...

2026 IGAC SSC Nominations Open

mailchi.mp

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 28

My colleagues braved rough seas in the name of science!
#CSIRO #COAST-k 🌊🌊🌊
@robynschofield3.bsky.social
www.csiro.au/en/news/All/...

Voyaging across the Southern Ocean to track changes in the atmosphere

Collecting atmospheric data from Kennaook/Cape Grim in Tasmania and across the Southern Ocean will help track the influence of human activity on the global atmosphere.

www.csiro.au

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 27

I'll be doing the @igacproject.bsky.social U-APIC seminar on weds 4pm US Mountain Time (thurs 8am Melbourne time), looking at impacts of natural emissions on air quality in Australia by 2050.
Sign up for U-APIC below 👇
igacproject.org/activities/u...

U-APIC: Urban Air Pollution and Interaction with Climate | IGAC

igacproject.org

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 21

I hear you! Was looking round the shops on saturday and thought 'there's no way that will tuck in'......

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 18

Eucalypts might emit a lot of biogenic volatile organic compounds, but they are brilliant at withstanding high temperatures and droughts.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Rare 'scraggly looking' Tasmanian eucalypt thrives while others die

Plant scientist Rebecca Jones recommends planting the heat-tolerant Risdon peppermint, which is currently found only on Hobart's eastern shore.

www.abc.net.au

Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 18

My favourites 1) Denmark 2) Spain 3) Luxembourg 4) Germany.
None of mine did very well! I also thought the Swiss entry was beautiful.

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 16

Actually I'll admit to having heard the UK entry as I listen to BBC radio 2 when at work. I prefer the EuroPop clubby style of track, which Sweden usually provides. Looking forward to hearing what Estonia has to offer!

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 15

Me too! I usually go in not having heard any of them, like it used to be in the good ol' days!
Except we have to wait until sunday night here, without looking at internet, tv or radio all day ☹️ (unless i want to get up at 5am, which i do not....)

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 9

Sad face. ☹️

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · May 8

My #CSIRO colleagues published this excellent carbon dioxide sources/sinks explainer.
theconversation.com/even-as-emis...

Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why

Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations are surging, even as emissions level out. Natural carbon sinks are showing signs of faltering as we continue to emit CO₂.

theconversation.com

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 23

Another PhD opportunity I would love to do! Modelling urban vegetation and their impacts on ozone 👇
www.mff.cuni.cz/en/physicsph...

Modeling the impact of urban vegetation on urban ozone pollution | Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

www.mff.cuni.cz

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 13

National Express? My fall back option when the trains let you down.

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National Centre for Atmospheric Science @ncas-uk.bsky.social · Mar 12

Our colleagues @uniofmanchester.bsky.social are hiring a Chair in Air Pollution and Health - apply by 15 April!

Lead world class atmospheric simulation chamber facilities, examine emerging pollutants, and study the impacts on non-communicable diseases.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Chair in Air Pollution & Human Health:Manchester

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Oh i hate those! You get no opportunity to see how its being received. And whether anyone's asleep. Or even there...

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 7

Cyclone #Alfred now only ~120 km from Brisbane. Time to take shelter.
Image Himawari-9 via #BoM.

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Dr Kathryn Emmerson @kathrynemmerson.bsky.social · Mar 7

My first paper (since covid) is out! It feels good to have poked my head above the parapet that is peer review!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Quantifying natural emissions and their impacts in a 2050s Australia

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