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Pam Dugdale

@physicsgirluk.bsky.social
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Physical Scientist. HE/FE college #STEM #Engineering teacher in northern England. PhD. She/her. Interested in #Sustainability #GreenSkills #Energy #MaterialsScience #IndustrialEcology #IndustrialArcheology #EnvironmentalScience & #Shelties 🐶 No DMs

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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 15h
Interesting read. I have a class activity in which learners estimate how many domestic hot water tanks could be heated instead of curtailing #wind #energy 😊 #STEM #GreenSkills theconversation.com/how-the-new-...
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How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power
As Britain builds more renewable energy, it will need to get better at encouraging people to use electricity when it’s plentiful.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Our T-Level #Engineering learners working on their #GreenSkills #RenewableEnergy #STEM www.facebook.com/kendalcolleg...
Kendal College Facebook post with photos of students in a classroom working with plastic barrels and bicycle wheels to build a wind turbine.
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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You’ve been seeing very large #bumblebees on the wing for the past while. Why? Okay I’ll tell you why in this quick thread if you promise to #repost as the more people who know that these are queens the more likely that someone will help some out meaning more colonies next year. Deal? 1/15 #bees
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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
FURTHER READING:
nrdc.org
The Story of Silent Spring
How a courageous woman took on the chemical industry and raised important questions about humankind's impact on nature.
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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
64 years ago, on the 27th of September 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring was published. It handled the environmental harm caused by the pesticide DDT and the disinformation spread by the chemical industry. Carson managed to sway public opinion and even policy. #otd #history 🗃️
Rachel Carson photo credit: Science History Images / Alamy
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Materials #Crystallography BCC #3DPrinting #STEM
Bambu 3d printer, printing blue PLA model of a BCC unit cell with printing supports
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
theconversation.com/new-mining-m...
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New mining map highlights damage caused by extracting metals for your smartphone
This new open-access tool connects global extraction sites with the ten key metals inside smartphones.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
theconversation.com/theres-somet...
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There’s something you can do now to cool your home next summer – and it’s far cheaper than air conditioning
Plants can help homes stay cooler in a variety of ways.
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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Why families are being urged to look closer on autumn walks
Experts urge families to spot, photograph and enjoy autumn fungi on their doorstep.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.researchgate.net/profile/Pam-...
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Pam DUGDALE | STEM Teacher | Doctor of Engineering Science | Research profile
I am interested in embedding environmental science, sustainability and regenerative design in physics and engineering teaching and learning. Proud to be one of the WE50 for 2020 https://www.wes.org.uk...
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
UK summer 2026: BBC postcode lookup shows how hot and dry it was
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Summer wildfires caused 'catastrophic' hidden damage, scientists warn
Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
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Dr. Az Klymiuk @klymiuk.ca · 19/09/2026
“In France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, the proportion of 15-year-olds lacking basic functional literacy and maths skills rose to nearly one in three.” www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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European education powerhouses rocked by falling scores in global study
France and Germany among countries with low Pisa scores, which show how well 15-year-olds use school learning in life
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
www.ministryofeco.org/resources/na...
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Access the Teacher Support Document here https://bit.ly/NEBforschoolteachers Visit the National Emergency Briefing site here https://www.nebriefing.org/ 00:00 Start 00:10 Chris Packham - Intro 02:20 Mike Berners-Lee - Intro 03:28 Hayley Fowler - Extreme Weather 06:24 Kevin Anderson - Climate 13:23 Tim Lenton - Tipping Points 20:09 Nathalie Seddon - Nature 22:14 Paul Behrens - Food Security 25:48 Hugh Montgomery - Health 30:42 Richard Nugee - National Security 32:04 Angel Francis - Economy 36:00 Tessa Khan - Energy Transition 37:46 Olivia Williams - Outro
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Ministry of Eco Education @ministryofeco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
WATCH AGAIN School Sustainability Lead Training youtu.be/Qi5zswPvoXY
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Sustainability Lead Training - Sept CPD
YouTube video by Ministry of Eco Education | sustainable schools
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Ministry of Eco Education @ministryofeco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We're excited - Meryl & Paul have a book launching this month Join the online celebration here - us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Explore the book here - www.sagepub.com/shop/buy-a-b...
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
theconversation.com/europes-e-wa...
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Europe’s e-waste is a valuable resource – let’s not throw it away
Europe is not facing a scarcity problem but a recovery challenge, and one that can be solved.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#WomenInSTEM #STEM www.ase.org.uk/news/applica...
ase.org.uk
Applications open for Alexander Award for women in STEM in situations of scarce resource
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Five night sky events to look forward to this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Voting for this year is now open. The fight continues..
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Librarians won an Emmy. But the fight it documents is far from over. Book bans, censorship & attacks on librarians continue across the country. Our latest article looks at why this moment deserves celebration & why we can’t stop paying attention. freedomtoreadproject.substack.com/p/the-librar...
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The Librarians Won an Emmy. The Fight It Documents Is Far From Over.
This weekend, The Librarians won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, a well-deserved recognition for a film that has helped bring the reality of modern book censorship to audienc...
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#Sheltie #Canal walk 🥰 No navigation to do and we found some historic coke ovens. What’s not to like 😊
Black white and tan fluffy Sheltie dog sat on a tarmac towpath adjacent to a canal. The grass and trees are green after the rain and the sky is pale blue.
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Cathey🌎🦋🗽☮️❤️‍🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 💙 💛🇵🇷 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 ⭐️ @cleverhandlebars.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades
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This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh created her award-winning Eco Purge to help address the global problem of plastic pollution
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Ken Caldeira @kencaldeira.com · 30/08/2026
Google is disgusting.
Google map showing Lake America.Google map showing Gulf of America.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
We had 5 kW of solar PV and a 10 kWh battery installed at the beginning of April. It is very cloudy and wet today. Lots of washing and drying to do. Might be the first time we have to import from the grid 🤔
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I keep thinking about this quote. “Climate change will manifest as a series of disasters viewed through phones with footage that gets closer and closer to where you live until you're the one filming it.”
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/t...
smithsonianmag.com
This High School Student Invented a Filter That Eliminates 96 Percent of Microplastics From Drinking Water
Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: 18-Year-Old Mia Heller From Virginia, USA, Invents a Water Filter That Eliminates 96% of Microplastics From Drinking Water
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Robert "The Bobby Yaga" McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Margaret Hamilton, a pioneer of software engineering who led NASA's in-flight software team for the Apollo mission, was born #OTD in 1936. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬 Image: NASA
A black and white photo of Margaret Hamilton standing next to a stack of printouts, the code that she and her team wrote for the Apollo Lunar Module. She is wearing a short, striped dress and sandals. Hamilton has long hair past her shoulders and wears glasses. She is looking at the stack of code, which is taller than her, smiling and steadying it with her hands.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
bbc.co.uk
UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Tour of Britain women's cycling race 2026: Clitheroe to Blackpool - all you need to know
Stage two of the race will start in Clitheroe and finish in Blackpool on Thursday.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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A beginner’s guide to greenwash and four ways to avoid falling for it
So much complicated jargon makes it difficult to distinguish between environmentally ethical practices and mere feel-good marketing. Here’s how to spot greenwash.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Four reasons why fully electric homes can be affordable and efficient
The EU’s new electrification plan aims to slash reliance on fossil fuels by doubling the number of heat pumps by 2030.
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 14/08/2026
The alert system is for when immediate action is needed in response to a very specific threat. It’s not a watch, it’s a warning. It is for when the wildfire is two miles from your house and not controlled and you need to RUN. It is not for the message the govt should have been running all summer.
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👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 14/08/2026
I gotta be honest, I don’t feel like this is what emergency alerts are for. It’s important and severe but if I hear that noise from my phone I expect tornado idk
Phone emergency alert: Severe Alert
Issued by the UK Government
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There is a very high risk of wildfires nationally. Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks. Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk.
Follow official updates and report signs of fire immediately by calling 999. Search gov.uk/alerts for more information.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wildlife suffering in heatwaves, warn Yorkshire conservationists
Wildlife trusts say animals and plants are struggling due to high temperatures and low rainfall.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
bbc.co.uk
Millions sent wildfire emergency phone alert warning against "any activity that could start a fire" - follow live
It comes as crews continue to battle multiple blazes in the West Midlands - PM Andy Burnham earlier warned the country is like a "tinderbox".
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Well this is a first. National alert sent out for wildfires 🤔
Screen grab of UK government alert message sent to everybody.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Still gobsmacking that Andy Burnhams response to the deaths from the climate crisis has been to pledge to try & stop the sale of single use barbeques. A monumental mistake. Time to do the right thing. Fund our firefighters & say no to new oil & gas. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
theconversation.com/what-protect...
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What protects teachers from burnout: relationships, good leadership and a system that supports them
Rest matters, but it cannot indefinitely compensate for working conditions that repeatedly deplete staff.
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Hottest day of the year so far 🥵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cr...
bbc.co.uk
UK heatwave live: Temperatures top 37C in England as amber extreme heat warning expanded
The Met Office has indicated there is now a 30% chance the UK August temperature record will be broken today.
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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🌊🔥 The oceans just experienced their hottest July on record. Rising temperatures mean more #MarineHeatwaves, shifting species and mounting pressure on marine #biodiversity. The ocean is sending a clear warning. 🔗 e360.yale.edu/digest/hotte... 🧪🌍🌐 #ClimateChange #MarineEcology
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
'Common Poppies',c.1852 by Anna Atkins, UK pioneer in botany and photography whose photographs created by cyanotype process were among the first ever to be published #womensart
Image of a white poppy plant against a dark blue background
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Pam Dugdale @physicsgirluk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
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