Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The best multiplayer mode Nintendo's ever made 101
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerUK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Did you know smoke from wildfires and vegetation burning thousands of miles away affects UK air quality? 🔥 A recent study found biomass burning contributed 10% of UK PM2.5 pollution in 2019, with much of it originating in Russia, Asia and North America. acp.copernicus.org/articles/26/... 1/acp.copernicus.orgLong-range impacts of biomass burning on PM2.5: a case study of the UK with a globally nested modelAbstract. Open biomass burning impacts air quality through direct emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and its role in secondary PM2.5 formation. Here the interest is in the long distance and ... 153
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 28/07/2026Major wildfires continue in parts of Europe🔥 Satellite imagery shows widespread smoke across Portugal, Spain and near to Bordeaux. There's little prospect of any rain relief and the heat will even intensify for some, with temperatures of over 40°C possible in places📈 011057
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Upcoming event for all things WILDFIRE at #LCAW2026! (Organised by @centrewildfires.bsky.social + CMCC) I'll be discussing fire-driven release of heavy metals, and particulate exposure of firefighters to extreme smoke. Hope you can join us (hybrid): londonclimateactionweek.org/event/wildfi... 000
Reposted by Luke Richardson-Foulgerbiometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 18/11/2025news.berkeley.edu/2025/11/17/p...news.berkeley.eduPrescribed burning helps store forest carbon in big, fire-resistant trees - Berkeley NewsA two decade long experiment in the Sierra Nevada found that regular prescribed burns promote carbon sequestration in live trees and plants, maintaining forests’ long-term ability to store carbon whil... 0186
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 13/09/2025excited for wario's land, mario's clash, man's baseball 000
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerDavid Olefeldt @olefeldt.bsky.social · 20/07/2025CBC highlights the issue of greenhouse gas emissions from peatland fires in Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/science...cbc.caCarbon emissions from Canada's wildfires are spiking. But that's not counting our vast peatlands | CBC NewsA new government model to estimate peatland emissions and their impact on climate change could provide a new perspective on the problem — and spark new discussions about solutions. 02412
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 07/07/2025www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukToxic metals found in UK peatlands could pose health riskWildfires and climate change could see decades' worth of pollutants released into the water courses. 010
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerChris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Watch @oliviablakemp.bsky.social’s brutal takedown of driven grouse shooting in just 90 seconds from last weeks debate in Parliament. @wildjustice.bsky.social 512448644
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Peatland wildfire emissions dynamically evolve according to its stage and condition - with potential consequences for global fire emissions models. #LPS25 #peatlands 050
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Hyperspectral imaging of disperse methane emissions from #peatlands! Presented yesterday at the Living Planet Symposium... 030
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 24/06/2025First day of the Living Planet Symposium #LPS25 in Vienna! Debut image from the Biomass mission was fantastic to see. Exciting times ahead... 040
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Important step made today in the UK for our #peatlands! Fire is one of the largest risks to carbon stores worldwide (particularly in peatlands) www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comPeatland burning ban aims to protect wildlife and England’s carbon storesLabour’s measures to ban deep-peat burning aim to safeguard habitats, tackle carbon emissions, and protect wildlife, so why are hunters up in arms? 010
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerMiles King @milesking.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Good News that the Govt is taking action to stop peatland burning for Grouse Moors. www.gov.uk/government/n... Includes redefining peat bog as >30cm peat depth.gov.ukNew proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlifeExtension to ban of burning on deep peat proposed by Government, so that an extra 146,000 hectares are protected 24413
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Was glad to help review this interesting piece on elusive 'zombie fires'! 000
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Last month, @space4climate.bsky.social hosted a methane community workshop, uniting UK expertise from academia, industry & government ahead of #COP30. Methane is a major climate driver—better management of #wetlands, #wildfires & industry can often curb extreme emissions. Thanks for having me! 020
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerPaul Wennberg @paulowennberg.bsky.social · 20/01/2025@caltech.edu’s Haroula Baliaka on the composition of smoke from the Eaton Fires www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/c...nytimes.comAirborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires RagedThe findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property. 25724
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerMike Brown @plutokiller.com · 17/01/2025Just had a sample of the Eaton Fire ash that is in my driveway run on the department XRF. Is there titanium (new house paint)? Yup. Lead (old house paint)? You betcha. Heavy metals? Check. Treat that ash like it's toxic folks (because it is) 11546782049
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerDr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Smoke inhalation — even for seconds - can impair consciousness. To anyone in the immediate vicinity of this unprecedented fire in the nations most populous county, urgently heed the evacuation orders NOW. Smoke is as dangerous as the flames behind them. 245108713024
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerLeverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society @centrewildfires.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Congratulations to our Associate Director, Prof Martin Wooster at King's College London, for being made an MBE for his contribution to wildfire science! 👏🥳 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-e...kcl.ac.ukKing's expert in wildfires and satellite imaging awarded MBE in New Year HonoursRecognition for researcher who helped bring global attention to landscape fire and smoke 063
Reposted by Luke Richardson-FoulgerDr. Merritt Rae Turetsky @queenofpeat.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Help restore my faith in the world. Who loves a good bog? Make yourselves known! For bogs are - time keepers, death defiers, artifact protectors, carbon trappers, water purifiers, food providers, beautiful mysterious places 6074998
Luke Richardson-Foulger @lukemrf.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Hello World! I'm Luke, a PhD student at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, NCEO, & @centrewildfires.bsky.social studying peatland wildfires 🔥🌿: their emissions, climate impact, and human health effects. My work utilises infrared remote sensing, earth observation, and a lot of soil. 1112