"The UK has been built for a climate that just doesn't exist." Professor @frediotto.bsky.social warns that climate change is making extreme heat the new reality, as the UK braces for record June temperatures, travel disruption and school closures. 🌡️🌍 #ClimateChange #Heatwave

Climate change is driving species closer to extinction. New research co-authored by Professor @frediotto.bsky.social shows climate-fuelled landslides in Sumatra likely killed around 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans. #ClimateChange #Conservation #Biodiversity

How can we better communicate the risks of poor air quality to vulnerable groups? 💨 New research, co-authored by Dr Audrey de Nazelle, shows that clear, tailored advice from trusted sources can help people better protect their health. #AirPollution #PublicHealth

As the 2026 World Cup begins, extreme heat is becoming a serious player too. Dr Joyce Kimutai warns cities like Miami, Kansas City and Philadelphia could face dangerously hot conditions for players and fans. A quarter of matches may carry heat-stress risk. #WorldCup #ClimateChange

First in the UK, second in the world! We’ve retained our QS World University Ranking for the third year in a row! 🎉 This success is thanks to every single member of Imperial’s community, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Howe ( @carolinehowe.bsky.social) on being named in the #ENDSPowerList2026 👏 Recognised for her impact on environmental research, policy and leadership, from biodiversity and climate to health and global governance. A well-deserved honour.

Professor @joerirogelj.bsky.social and Dr @robinlamboll.bsky.social have contributed to the latest Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) assessment, showing human-induced warming reached 1.37°C in 2025. At current emissions trends, 1.5°C could be exceeded within around four years.

7 Ways You Can Reduce Your Pet’s Eco Pawprint Our pets help us feel connected to animals and nature. However, sometimes our pets can have unintended impacts on the world around us – from what we feed them to the products we use. Here are seven simple ways you can reduce your pet’s eco pawprint 🧵

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, I’m honoured to be named in the ENDS Power List 2026. My work focuses on understanding people–nature relationships to build healthier, more equitable & sustainable futures. Grateful to colleagues who make this work possible @britishecologicalsociety.org @ic-cep.bsky.social

New wwattribution.bsky.social analysis warns extreme heat could affect the #WorldCup2026. Imperial’s Dr Chris Mullington says players may “self-pace” in the heat, leading to “more boring” football. Professor Fredi Otto adds Fifa should think “very carefully” about future tournament timing.

Experts say high humidity, heat-trapping buildings, limited AC, and climate change make British heat feel far more intense than the thermometer suggests. As Dr Ben Clarke warns: climate change is making heatwaves “much hotter and more dangerous”.

A new climate scenario update has sparked debate after researchers dropped the high-emissions pathway RCP8.5 as “implausible”. Professor joerirogelj.bsky.social notes it was never intended as “business-as-usual”, reigniting questions about how extreme warming risks are communicated.

⚠️ Weather stations in London today recorded highs of 35.1°C, a new May record for the UK. Such extreme heat represents a serious threat to health. Modelling by @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social estimates that we could see 250+ additional deaths during this heatwave in England and Wales. 🧵[1/6]

In a powerful Guardian piece, the death of cyclist Andreas Mandalka underscores Europe’s car dependence and road safety crisis. As Dr Audrey de Nazelle notes, governance often tackles transport, health, and climate in silos rather than embracing co-benefits.

Thinking about postgraduate study at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social? Hear from Dr Tilly Collins, Dr Morena Mills, MSc student Ben and PhD student Eirini about their experiences at the Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) and what makes our community unique.

How do we turn evidence into real-world action for nature recovery? A new briefing from the UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology features research by Dr Alec Christie, highlighting the need for evidence that’s usable, relevant, and applied in practice. 📖 Read more below

📣👥💡Final chance to register to join our side event at the 11th annual @unhqnyc.bsky.social #UNDESA Forum on Science, Technology & Innovation for the #SDGs ➡️Register by 4th May End of Day EDT: shorturl.at/KZVoF #Tech4SDGs #STI4SDGs #STIForum #STIForum2026 #ClimateTech #ClimateExtreme #Digital

Conservation is becoming more evidence-based, but it’s still far from the norm. New research by Dr Alec Christie shows uptake is growing, but uneven and still limited in practice. Turning awareness into action is the next challenge. 🌱

Tilly Collins, Senior Urban Ecological Oversight Specialist, joined the opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Garden🌿 Attended by Anne, Princess Royal, the garden celebrates Elizabeth II and features strong sustainability design: reused materials, water capture and drought-tolerant planting.

New research from Imperial College London’s Centre for Environmental Policy & Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet shows lower-intensity coconut farming can boost yields and soil health 🌱🥥 The research shows fewer intensive practices can reduce harmful pathogens and support beneficial fungi.

Oil price spikes after strikes on Tehran have revived calls to “drill baby drill” in the North Sea. But Prof Robert Gross says it’s a “red herring”: UK oil and gas won’t lower bills or improve energy security as prices are set globally and new fields are too small to matter. #Energy #OilPrices

CEP alumna Sylvia Ascher has won the British Ecological Society Georgia Mace Prize 🏆 for her research on tidal energy 🌊⚡ Her study shows how clean power can be developed while protecting marine ecosystems, helping balance climate action with nature. 🌍

What does it take to turn ecology into real-world impact? 🌍 In this episode, Dr Caroline Howe (CEP, VP of the BES) and Niru Dorrian (UN Ocean Decade Ambassador) share their very different journeys to becoming BES Fellows, and a shared passion for turning science into action for conservation 🎧

Paris shows what’s possible when cities prioritise people over cars 🚲 As Dr Audrey de Nazelle notes, what’s often missing isn’t solutions, it’s courage. A decade of bike lanes, greener streets & bold leadership has transformed how Parisians move.

As Nature Climate Change marks 15 years, researchers reflect on papers that shaped their work For Dan Tong, Niall Mac Dowell et al. (2017) on carbon capture and utilisation was a turning point, shifting focus from tech readiness to whether solutions can scale, deploy fast & work in the right places

🌍 Cutting carbon emissions isn’t enough – we also need carbon removal. But planting trees or energy crops at scale can clash with biodiversity. Careful planning is key, says Professor @joerirogelj.bsky.social and colleagues. 🌱 #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #CarbonRemoval #Sustainability

Sewage overflows may be a far bigger threat to England’s rivers than we thought 💧 New research led by Professor Nick Voulvoulis finds combined sewer overflows (CSOs) can release pollution loads matching, or exceeding, treatment plants, with nearly half of systems posing high risk.

A new study led by Laila Kasuri & @dralexcollins.bsky.social finds Indigenous Peoples remain marginal in water governance worldwide. Participation is patchy, rarely evaluated, & often ignores Indigenous knowledge. #WaterGovernance #IndigenousRights

Scientists are debating whether global warming is accelerating, but one thing is clear: climate impacts are intensifying faster than expected. As Professor @frediotto.bsky.social notes in @nytimes.com, extreme events are increasingly outside human experience. 🌍

Professor Fredi Otto (@frediotto.bsky.social) has been awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour, the Cross of the Order of Merit. Her pioneering work in attribution science is transforming how we link extreme weather to climate change. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition 👏

Cutting meat by 30% ≈ flying 70% less ≈ 1/6 of cars electric ≈ decarbonising nearly all cement plants. 🌍 Dr @iain-staffell.bsky.social and Dr Nathan Johnson show ~20 such ‘climate wedges’ are needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. #ClimateAction #NetZero

Join us for our Virtual Open Day! Learn about the MSc Environmental Technology and MSc Conservation Science & Practice, meet staff, and get your questions answered in a live Q&A. Key details: 📅 Thursday, 19 March 2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 13:30 GMT 📍 Online (Teams Webinar) Register below 👇

We're delighted to announce the UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, will deliver the Grantham Institute Climate Research Showcase special lecture alongside our expert panel 🧵 Register to attend now: ow.ly/yCWK50Yf02i

Do EVs really cut emissions in the UK? ⚡🚗 A new study from Queen Mary University claims EVs deliver no proven carbon savings while the grid remains fossil-fuel heavy But Dr Iain Staffell calls the headline “misleading,” arguing EVs still cut emissions vs petrol/diesel, even on today’s grid.

The US EPA’s reversal of the endangerment finding undermines decades of climate regulation, with billions of tonnes of extra emissions expected. Scientists, inc. @wwattribution.bsky.social's @frediotto.bsky.social warn it defies basic physics, while the rest of the world moves toward clean energy.

Dr Tilly Collins (polytilly.bsky.social) and Professor Leon Barron joined BBC Radio 4’s Toxic! to explore the hidden presence of parasiticides in our homes. Flea-treating producer Mel’s cat reveals surprising risks for human health and the environment when these chemicals are used en masse. 🐾⚠️

🔥 Deadly wildfires in Chile & Argentina killed 23, destroyed homes and devastated ancient forests. The @wwattribution.bsky.social team found climate change made the extreme hot, dry, windy conditions 3x more likely. #ClimateCrisis 🌍

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We’re celebrating some of the women in our community whose work spans climate, biodiversity, infrastructure and policy - shaping research and real-world impact. 👇 #WomenInScience #IDWGS #EveryVoiceInScience

Join us on 5th May for our 'Annual Graham Woodgate Lecture on Interdisciplinarity'. The guest speaker is Dr Caroline Howe of @ic-cep.bsky.social and the focus is the task of addressing environmental change through the lens of justice and equity. Registration required. www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

Human-caused climate change intensified devastating floods across southern Africa, killing 100+ people and displacing over 300,000. 🌧️ @wwattribution.bsky.social researchers found a year’s worth of rain fell in just 10 days, a once-in-50-years event made far more severe by a warmer climate.

This week biodiversity experts, academics and policymakers have come to Manchester for one reason: biodiversity. Specifically, they’ve come to #IPBES12 to set the global agenda for how businesses measure and integrate nature into their plans 🧵

📈 UK households have seen electricity bills rise £169 since 2021 – 2/3 of that due to volatile wholesale gas prices, says new @ukerc.bsky.social analysis. More renewables & fixed-price contracts could cut reliance on gas and stabilise bills. #EnergyPolicy #UKEnergy⚡

📘 New publication! The New Routledge Handbook of Political Ecology, edited by Dr Jessica Hope, Dr Elia Apostolopoulou & Dr Ariadne Collins, brings 52 chapters from Global South & North scholars on decolonisation, activism & socio-ecological systems.

Record offshore wind win for the UK: 8.4 GW secured in the latest CfD auction, enough to power 12 m homes 🌬️⚡ Professor Robert Gross notes opposition claims on gas costs are “unrealistically low” - renewables remain cheaper than new gas plants. #CleanPower2030 #OffshoreWind

Our MSc graduate Aqlima Amiri is one of 7 Afghan women featured in Claudia Janke’s photo series. Using the Taliban-era Instant Box Camera, they reclaim their voices and show that education & courage can’t be silenced. #AfghanWomen #RefugeeVoices

Human-caused climate change made Australia’s January heatwave 5x more likely, new @wwattribution.bsky.social analysis finds Heatwaves already cause more deaths than any other natural hazard in Australia Prof @frediotto.bsky.social warns extreme heat is “changing very fast with global warming” 🌡️🔥

Russia’s Far East has seen its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, burying parts of Kamchatka under metres of snow. The same Arctic cold surge hit China and Japan, bringing rare snowfall to Shanghai. Dr Theodore Keeping says a weakened polar vortex and “wavy” jet stream are to blame. ❄️

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Howe, Associate Professor at CEP and Vice President of @britishecologicalsociety.org, on being appointed a Fellow of the Society (FBES). A prestigious recognition of her international leadership in ecology, policy and transdisciplinary research. 🌿👏

Curious what it’s like to study at CEP? 🎓 PhD student Georgia Ray & Senior Teaching Fellow Maria Vinograd discuss hands-on projects, global fieldwork & expert-led teaching that prepare students for real-world environmental impact 👇 #Sustainability #EnvironmentalPolicy #ImperialCollege

Congratulations to Dr Jessica Thorn, named one of 10 African Scholars to Watch by The Africa Report. A Namibian environmental scientist and Assistant Professor at CEP, her work spans food security, climate adaptation, biodiversity and environmental justice, shaping policy across Africa and beyond.