🌡️ This week’s heatwave highlights the urgency of reaching #NetZero as quickly as possible. In this excerpt from our recent film on the UK's climate target, Emeritus Professor Joanna Haigh explains that until we stopping adding greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere, climate impacts will worsen.

⚠️ 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]

All change? Imperial leads feasibility study on battery swapping for electric trucks Academics from Imperial College will work with energy industry partners to examine the opportunities for battery swapping for electric trucks 🧵 buff.ly/KTBMC6k

As the UK prepares for a sweltering May Bank Holiday, is it increasingly clear extreme weather is affecting people and communities. 🗣️ Our research shows that around two-thirds (68%) of people are worried about heatwaves and hot weather in the UK 🧵

Every year now, the pre-monsoon heat (the hottest time of year in South Asia with temperatures well over 40°C) starts earlier & lasts longer - due to human-induced climate change - exposing 1billion people to deadly heat. @wwattribution.bsky.social www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan...

“While adaptation is a vital piece of the puzzle, we can’t simply adapt ourselves out of this problem", says @frediotto.bsky.social in @theguardian.com. This follows @thecccuk.bsky.social's report, which warns climate change is undermining the UK’s security & prosperity 🧵 buff.ly/bDV5vYC

UK well-placed to become world leader in climate adaptation, report finds A new report argues that the UK could become a global leader in adaptation technologies and services that could catalyse economic growth and support domestic and global climate resilience 🧵 buff.ly/VOVrxfG

⚠️Climate change exposes hundreds of millions to longer and deadlier pre-monsoon heat in South Asia, according to @wwattribution.bsky.social 🧵 In late April and early May, India and Pakistan experienced a period of extremely high temperatures, with daily maximums exceeding 46°C: ow.ly/3U7150Z0Zax

Hot, sweaty, exciting - and increasingly deadly. Climate change will be an unwelcome but very present player in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America - especially in the fan zones. New @wwattribution.bsky.social study. www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan...

⚠️⚽World Cup Heat Danger: Players and fans could face hazardous conditions New analysis from World Weather Attribution reveals that players and fans face a much higher risk of grueling heat and humidity at the 2026 World Cup compared to the 1994 tournament on the same continent 🧵 ow.ly/bStH50YZsTx

Could the latest fossil fuel crisis move the dial on sustainable aviation? ✈️ Now that tens of thousands of UK summer flights face cancellation, Imperial's Professor Rafael Palacios (Department of Aeronautics), and Professor Richard Green (Business School) share their thoughts: ow.ly/uWaU50YXF72

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.

Are you an investor, industry leader, tech transfer office, venture builder, or accelerator looking to explore the future of climate innovation & how to leverage #AIforGood? Join us for the Climate Solutions Catalyst Summit on 27 May: luma.com/cih43s7c Spread the word with networks & colleagues!

Sir David Attenborough has spent a lifetime showing us the beauty, and fragility, of the natural world. To celebrate his 100th birthday, explore 9 powerful things you can do to protect it: buff.ly/ZFk1vXx Happy Birthday, Sir David. May you continue to be an inspiration to us all. #Attenborough100

🎉 Update: tickets are now available! Book your FREE ticket here: botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/event/reclai...

With elections taking place across England, Wales and Scotland this week, how the public feels about #ClimateAction is valuable information for political parties. Between Oct 2023 and Jan 2025, we asked people from across the UK what they think about climate action. Here's what we learned... 🧵

The brilliant guest speaker at our April meeting was Dr Colleen Golja from @granthamicl.bsky.social Her talk was titled "A brief overview of climate dynamics (and how we try to predict changes)". Recording on YouTube and link to slides below. youtu.be/xOO4NGmKm28 ca-wn.org/MemberDocs/C....

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. 🌱

Our new guide, produced with the @granthamlse.bsky.social, draws on 10 case studies from Europe, the US and New Zealand to map the strategies companies use when facing climate litigation 🧵 buff.ly/PRegcXt

New research shows that lower-intensity management of coconut palm plantations can sustain, or even increase, crop yields while improving soil health. The approach reduces harmful pathogens and promotes beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, providing a model for more sustainable tropical agriculture 🧵

🌍🌡️🌱🗣️ Honoured to represent @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social at #UNFCCC TEC-CTCN Joint Session & @unep.org CTCN AB 27 meeting & share work on RD&D in multilateral #climate ecosystem, #climatedata sharing & interoperability in #climateextremes & 🆕 #ClimateTech Readiness Framework. #ClimateInnovation

IT'S BACK! Join us on 4 June to see Cohort 8 graduate from The Greenhouse accelerator. Founders will pour what they’ve learnt over the past 12 months into impressive pitches to investors on the historic stage @rigb.org Register now: luma.com/t645o28d @granthamicl.bsky.social @co2rehub.bsky.social

Ecology podcast: turning science into action Listen to Dr @carolinehowe.bsky.social, Vice President of the @britishecologicalsociety.org and Associate Professor at Imperial, discuss approaches to turn conservation science into action 🧵 buff.ly/Gs0KmnK

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.

📅 Catalysing Climate Resilience: Current Strengths & Future Innovations Join us for the launch of a new joint report from us, @granthamlse.bsky.social, the Centre for Economic Transition Expertise, and @cep-lse.bsky.social 🧵 buff.ly/igiPFFX

To mark #EarthDay, learn about 9 things you can do about climate change. While individuals alone cannot make the drastic emissions cuts necessary to stop climate change, personal action is essential keep pressure on policymakers and businesses 🧵 buff.ly/43uQDg9

📯The Grantham Institute is accepting Imperial Research Fellowship (IRF) applications. The Imperial Research Fellowship is designed for exceptional early career researchers who are prepared to step into independence - with the time, backing and freedom to lead ambitious research 🧵 buff.ly/skqIhKq

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

📢 We are very excited to host our next Advanced methods for climate and health attribution Summer School, delivered by @frediotto.bsky.social, @clairbarnes.bsky.social, @gkonstantinoudis.bsky.social & @robbieparks.bsky.social If you are a postgrad student or researcher, read on to find out more 🧵

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.

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 🎧

The authors don't think this tension can be resolved. Instead, they look at ways to tackle it in the wider voluntary standards sector. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @granthamicl.bsky.social @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social

Me - "I'm in the Grantham brochure!" My Mum - "You need a haircut" 😆 @granthamicl.bsky.social

Working in #CarbonDioxideRemoval #GreenhouseGasRemoval? Are you - or do you know - a startup developing #CDR / #GGR tech? Our CDR Accelerator focuses on the unique challenges facing CDR/GGR startups as they move from lab to market. 🔜 Deadline: 19 April ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/programmes/c...

Eco‑anxiety: how do young people relate to the climate crisis? In @uk.theconversation.com, @drdaniellawatson.bsky.social and Dr Emma Lawrance @climateoxford.bsky.social review evidence on young people’s experiences and awareness of the climate crisis 🧵

Large-scale removal of carbon dioxide is necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement, however many strategies land-intensive carbon removal plans threaten biodiversity, new research shows 🧵 buff.ly/M9qSoCs

🌍 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

📯Vacancies 1️⃣Grantham Institute Assistant Professor / Associate Professor We are seeking to appoint two Assistant/ Associate Professors to lead on world-class research, policy, training, and innovation that supports effective action on climate change. Deadline: 12 April 🧵 buff.ly/qdKIeV0+

LAST CHANCE! Ambitious early-stage cleantech, fintech, deeptech startups seeking support to grow: it's your last chance to apply for Greenhouse Cohort 10. Deadline 10 April ➡️ undaunted-hq.org/programmes/t... @granthamicl.bsky.social @rigb.org @imperialenterprise.bsky.social @co2rehub.bsky.social

🎨We are inviting young people to enter the 2026 Grantham Climate Art Prize by designing a mural to draw attention to the climate crisis. The winning design will win a cash prize of £500 and £250 for two runner-ups. Elsy, PhD student at Imperial College London, explains more. buff.ly/3hxHCOZ

"Easter Eggflation bites as prices soar by two-thirds" Research by @wwattribution.bsky.social has shown that dangerous levels of heat and drought in southern West Africa, which produces around 60% of the world’s cocoa, have been driven by climate change:

⚠️ Declining cloudiness is accelerating global warming Clouds act as the Earth’s “sunscreen”, they keep the climate cooler than it would otherwise be, however over the past two decades they are on the decline...🧵

Attribution science is a pioneering scientific field assessing how climate change is driving more extreme weather. Watch Professor Fredi Otto and Dr Noah Walker-Crawford speak to BBC Tech Now about the research and how it is being used in lawsuits against major polluters. buff.ly/Yjg87sY

"As the US government continues to call climate change a hoax and attack the science, in courtrooms from The Hague to Honolulu, fossil fuel companies are taking a different approach" 🧵 buff.ly/DMqgwsM 📸Credit Rolf Vdpa/Alamy Live News

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.

🎨🌱Could you design a mural showing a thriving, vibrant city full of nature and innovation for Imperial’s White City Campus? 🎉 The deadline for the Grantham Climate Art Prize has been extended to 17 April! Turn your climate ideas into bold, creative artwork! Full details here 👇 buff.ly/YvLB0vN

🌍 We’re hiring! Join us as an Events & Outreach Intern to help raise public awareness of the climate crisis. You’ll work with our comms team, getting hands-on experience at major events like @imperialsci.bsky.social's Great Exhibition Road Festival. More details👇 buff.ly/abIMEwD

Cloudiness has been declining globally for the last two decades. Why is this and how does it matter for global warming? Read our new article to find out! 👇 doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-4153-2026 And see the @carbonbrief.org post summarising the key findings buff.ly/oLxKacO

POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY 🌍 Are you an early-career researcher interested in working at the interface of climate science, law, and policy? A new opportunity at @granthamicl.bsky.social at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social 👇

Vacancy: Research Associate in Climate Science, Law and Policy Join a new research initiative as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, contributing to cutting-edge work on climate litigation, mitigation ambition, and the science of effective climate action. Deadline: 15 April Apply: buff.ly/IlS4NNS