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Prof Cathryn Birch

@birchcathryn.bsky.social
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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 · 24/07/2025
Fantastic news. I reckon there is a big silent majority who are unaware of all that has gone on who have suffered from the night flying increases and will appreciate a better night's sleep. Thank you @galba.uk for your hard work. A fine example of what the power of ordinary people can achieve.
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Prof Cathryn Birch @birchcathryn.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
and @ukceh.bsky.social www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...
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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can be damaging and even f...
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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
Thanks for organising, was a lovely day and evening ❤️
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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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