Reposted by Kate A.Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 09/10/2026FACTCHECK: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder The Tory "Right Way" booklet makes an erroneous claim about the cost of cutting emissions, possibly taken from a Jan26 thinktank report, and deffo the most idiotic error I've seen for a while 🧵 819696
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026After hearing mindfulness and breathing trotted out as the magical answer on yet another webinar (this time menopause related chronic pain) I've decided that my wellbeing plan is to sack webinars and just take a proper break at lunchtimes to go and swear with the pigeons by the fountains. 110
Reposted by Kate A.Svetovid @svetovid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Well, that's a hell of a thing to leave next to a statue of Joan of Arc.😏 532763529
Reposted by Kate A.James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The pitch here seems to be, ‘we’ll build the houses and infrastructure we failed to build during the 14 years we were in government, but we’ll do it in the most damaging and lowest quality way possible’. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comTories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural EnglandShadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth 771395442
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026One of those long busy weeks that needs the cactus of happiness to keep my laptop company 040
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026@tobynutley.bsky.social Found the best use yet for my pencil case, biscuit smuggling past my peckish workmates 110
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Moment of joy to rediscover one of my favourite pages, not seen since I abandoned 'the other place' when Dr Evil took over 010
Reposted by Kate A.Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 10/09/2026People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?theguardian.comPeople in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cut 011
Reposted by Kate A.Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Ready for some good news? We can do it! www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comClimate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientistsGlobal shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans 11335162
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I've been shocked and quite upset by misinformation and hatred towards the RNLI in recent days, that's flooded social media. They represent the very best of British values in saving all lives at sea. Anyone aiming hate at them is seriously mixed up. rnli.org/news-and-med...rnli.orgStatement from RNLI Chief Executive Peter SparkesWatch a video message from the RNLI's Chief Executive Peter Sparkes on our work in the Channel and our commitment to save lives 030
Reposted by Kate A.odbof85 @odbof85.bsky.social · 08/09/2026rnli.org/support-us/g...rnli.orgDonate to the RNLI and help save lives at seaYour donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here. 0196
Reposted by Kate A.Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Since its foundation in 1824 the bravery of Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers has saved more than 146,700 lives at sea. Hundreds of those volunteers have died attempting to save others. They are the best of us. 493638953
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Working late (again) and powered by music, Insomnia by Faithless really is an all time awesome tune 120
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Accidentally pouring cold coffee on your feet is definitely a sign you need more coffee 020
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Caught the tram, asked for a ticket, conductor asked 'just a single?' and I replied 'no, a double please'. Took me an embarrassingly long moment to remember that's not what a return is called. 020
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026My bus has a recorded voice stating the next stops in a local accent, sounds very much like Linda from Ann Droid 000
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 30/08/2026My new found rock n roll hobby... I've taken up crochet. Turns out it's the perfect antidote to social media scrolling and way better than that mindfulness nonsense. All I need to do now is find lots of people that want scarfs or slighty wonky bags 140
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Working from home with a dog now includes the phrase 'don't lick the keyboard'. Will add that to the list of things I never thought I'd say 120
Reposted by Kate A.All Our Yesterdays @allouryesterdays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Submitted to Private Eye, but they didn't use... 2113
Reposted by Kate A.Dan of the Year @downwithdan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026"this edible ain't shit" two hours later: 185182584358
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026When all seems a little crazy, busy or stressful, it's always good to stop and smell the roses 020
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Worst bit of heatwaves for me is the bus journey home. It's like sitting in a greenhouse for twenty+ minutes, even a fan is no good, it just blows hot air at me. Wish I'd remembered my water bottle 🫠 220
Reposted by Kate A.Met4Cast @met4cast.net · 13/08/2026It really is remarkable that we’ve seen 35°C reached in 4 consecutive months, May, June, July, August, the previous record was 2. We’ve also now beaten 1995 for most days >30°C ever recorded. No other year since records began matches summer 2026. 🥵 25251131
Reposted by Kate A.Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 13/08/2026How to keep babies and children safe in heatwavestheguardian.comHow to keep babies and children safe in heatwavesBiological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency 044
Reposted by Kate A.Alex Papadopoulos @egeasri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Italian researchers found that semi-transparent solar panels over olive groves increased olive yields by 12%, reduced water evaporation by 19%, generated clean electricity, and even improved olive oil quality. 🌿⚡🫒 #Agrivoltaics #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions 341900941
Reposted by Kate A.justtransitionw.bsky.social @justtransitionw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026www.theguardian.com/society/2026... Wow! Flabbergasted! Impressed. UK gov't minister acknowledges climate related weather extremes impacting on society! Is this a first? Well done @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.socialtheguardian.comNHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette CooperHealth secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand 111
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Have concluded that Murder In A Small Town on Netflix is effectively Midsomer Murders in America 000
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Got randomly taking classics with a workmate today, figured that for some people climate folks are like Cassandra, screaming hysterical nonsense that they'll never believe and nothing will change their minds. Oh well 🤷 110
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Just had my first invite of the year for a Christmas party, it's rather taken me aback 020
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Facepalm articles. Fossil-fuel driven climate change makes wildfires worse by heating and drying the land more. It's that simple. 010
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026That moment when a colleague says 'of course it's hot, it's summertime' and you silently scream at them and lose a little bit of respect 110
Reposted by Kate A.Leo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 30/07/2026Just in case you've seen climate sceptics posting highly misleading charts on social media about wildfires, here's our new factcheck... 35025
Reposted by Kate A.america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Australian Golden Whistler found across coastal and sub-coastal eastern, southern, and southwestern parts of Australia 📷: Ruben Montero #birds 151883213
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Just overheard someone on the phone say 'it must be cool, Kate's put on a cardigan'... turns out I have become the office barometer for whether the aircon is set right🌡️ 020
Reposted by Kate A.Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this. Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it. 23247472019
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026petition.parliament.uk/petitions/77... #BBQBan #Wildfirepetition.parliament.ukPetition: Ban on sale of disposable BBQsWe want the Government to introduce a nationwide ban on the sale of single-use disposable barbecues. Disposable BBQs are increasingly linked to preventable wildfires, which poses a serious risk to pu... 000
Reposted by Kate A.Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 19/07/2023Under a Binface government, anyone who doesn’t accept human-made climate change as fact will be sent back to school, from Year 1 right the way to A Levels, to see if anything goes in the second time round. #VoteBinface 11188452999
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Been visiting another of our offices, I've not been there in a year or so but the receptionist still said 'have a nice weekend Kate' as I left, awesome memory! 020
Reposted by Kate A.BEAVE @beaveinflow.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Doomscrolling is out. Bloomscrolling is in. 1225213636
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Watching this this evening at our local community library and joined in conversations afterwards. Well worth a watch if it's showing near you (UK) 110
Reposted by Kate A.Stevie Kilner @1steviekilner.bsky.social · 21/07/2026If anyone would like to see a short video of a baby Armadillo having a drink of milk, this is your lucky day. 200114352132
Kate A. @katetitch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Attempting to practice what I preach and cook more meat-free family meals, partial success with the children. (Saving probably less than one trillionth of the carbon of a data centre, doing my bit for the environment 💪) 020