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Prof Cathryn Birch

@birchcathryn.bsky.social

Professor of Meteorology and Climate, University of Leeds. Weather extremes, tropical meteorology, weather and flood forecasting.

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Prof Cathryn Birch @birchcathryn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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

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Prof Cathryn Birch @birchcathryn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The only time I'll ever rise above my colleagues....252m viewing tower looking down on a very nice and sunny #EGU25 in Vienna.

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Prof Cathryn Birch @birchcathryn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Excited to be working on this with my excellent collaborators.

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Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds @envleeds.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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...

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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.

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