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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

It was awesome to learn about the FAAM Airborne Laboratory at Stockport’s Avro Heritage Museum this weekend! It’s a plane kitted out with instruments to take atmospheric measurements, gathering data for atmospheric air pollution, climate change, weather, and more!

2 posters containing a picture of an airplane laboratory, a weather person, the outside of a jet, a infographic containing a cloud from the Met Office, and the following text (cut off for character limit): Woodford's Leading Role In Climate Change Research (1/2)
Research and education play vital roles in raising awareness about climate change, its causes, and its impact. We are pleased to say that an aeroplane converted at Woodford is playing a leading role.
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory has a crucial role in advancing our understanding of climate change. Part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, FAAM operates a specialised aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art instruments to take all kinds of atmospheric measurements, gathering data that can be used to understand air pollution, climate change, weather systems and more. This research helps improve climate models, develop better weather forecasts, and inform policymakers on strategies for mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Model Improvements
Improved Forecast

The aircraft operated by FAAM is a unique BAe 146-301 ARA, registered G-LUXE. This four-engine regional jet airliner was first flown in 1981 as the prototype BAe 146-100 (registration G-SSSH) but in 1986 its airframe was extended by 5m converting it to a stretched BAe 146-300 version.
Acquired in 2001 for use by the Natural Environment Research Council and the Met Office, it underwent a three-year conversion to a flying laboratory and made its first science flight in 2004. It has a range of more than 2,000km, can carry up to 4 tonnes of scientific instruments and 21 scientists and crew. It flies as low as 50 feet over the sea and up to 35,000 feet high in the atmosphere with research flights lasting up to 6 hours. In 20 years of operation, it has flown research campaigns in more than 30 countries across 5 continents

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Rest in peace to the wonderful Jane Goodall, who devoted her life to the study of chimpanzees, and conservation and humanitarian work 🕊️🐵🌳

Picture of Jane Goodall, a white elderly woman with white hair, in the forest with the quote “The forest is for me a temple, a cathedral of tree canopies and dancing light.” Dr. Jane Goodall

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

“The antidote to climate anxiety is action!” A cool display inside Lush stores shows what individuals can do to “create a climate of change”. I like how they’re not pulling punches about cooperate/government responsibility but coming at it from a collective action perspective. Details 🧵⬇️

A display inside a lush store featuring multiple items on a plate: yellow sun shaped “Its Getting Hot In here” body balm with label, a pile of yellow disk shaped bath bombs, a sign with a QR code and the text “Climage of Change! Together!
Scan the QR code to let us know your suggestions for individual or collective action to protect the world we love” and some A6 leaflets with the text “Lets create a climate of change. 12 ways to protect the world we love.”

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Coral is suffering extensively due to #GlobalWarming. For an ecosystem, it’s less like a heatwave and more like a fever - even 2C is eventually fatal. Coral bleaching is a stress response before death. It’s the animal trying to kill its own micro algae to save itself, not knowing heat is responsible

2 photos of the same coral reef after a mass bleaching event caused by global warming. The coral on the left photo is varied and vibrant. The coral on the right photo is white and brown. Photo credit: New Scientist, Danielle Claar, Kevin Bruce

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Coral is not just a tropical plant - the UK is home to a class of coral called 'cold water coral'. It's a special type of coral because it doesn't have it's own microalgae; the polyps feed by extending their tentacles to catch plankton, krill and other small crustaceans floating nearby.

Plankton, a character in the show Spongebob. He is an anthropomorphic zooplankton with a pill-shaped green body, a yellow single eye, 2 antennae, folded arms, and a displeased facial expression.Credit: Nickleodeon

A copepod, a type of zooplankton. It has a translucent body coloured light blue and yellow, and 2 long antennae. Credit: NASA.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

What we think of as coral is thousands of polyps making up one organism. Each shape is a different species. Coral has a symbotic relationship with an internal colony of microalgae (AKA phytoplankton) which photosynthesise and provide a food source.

Several coral of different colours and shapes in an aquarium. Credit: Qui Nguyen https://unsplash.com/@quinguyen

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

We’re starting off the month of ocean conversation with Coral Reefs. Not many people know that #coral is an animal rather than a plant, and a #reef is an ecosystem of many different coral animals as well as rocks, fish, and other sea animals.

Coral reef in bottom right 3/4 featuring a diverse, colourful range of coral with hundreds of small to medium fish swimming above. ocean in top left corner. Credit: Francesco Ungaro, https://unsplash.com/@francesco_ungaro

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

August’s spotlight is Ocean Conservation 🌊 This is an important topic to me as I grew up on an island - I actually got my powerboat license before my driver’s license! The #ocean is an essential part of our ecosystem but it’s facing many threats. Join me this month to hear more and what we can do.

Picture of Petit Bot beach in Guernsey from the cliffs, primarily of the ocean and the cliffs. Steps are in the foreground. Credit: Nicole [last name unknown], https://virtualbunch.com/the-best-beaches-in-guernsey/

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

A wonderful #SciArt exhibit up in Stockroom (Stockport) on ‘Emotional Biodiversity’, the wide spectrum of human responses to environmental problems. The short #SciFi film shows a future Stockport where the last human is collecting emotional artifacts from our time.

A photo of a wall with a jumpsuit and a large tv. The jumpsuit is galaxy coloured and the screen of the tv shows a still of a close up of a futuristic green sensor. There are 2 pairs of headphones beneath the TV.

Text on wall reading: EMOTIONAL BIODIVERSITY
By Di Mainstone
Co-created with the People of Stockport
Emotional Biodiversity is an immersive exhibition by artist and filmmaker Di Mainstone, commissioned and produced by FutureEverything. Rooted in various locations across the ground floor of Stockroom, Emotional Biodiversity invites everyone to explore how the ecological crisis affects us physically and emotionally, and how we respond to it in our daily lives.
Emotional Biodiversity draws on the work of climate psychologist Caroline Hickman, who coined the term to describe the wide spectrum of human emotional responses to environmental crises. In the artwork, Di Mainstone suggests that our inner ecologies are a vital part of how we process, adapt to, and heal the ecologies that surround us.
THE LAST (FILM)
Set in a speculative future, the artist imagines a vision of Stockport in which the town has been evacuated due to the effects of flooding from the nearby River Mersey. Only one person remains, The Last, a nomadic wanderer whose beliefs place the highest value on nature.
The Last carries an array of mystical listening devices that she has crafted using manufactured artefacts of the old-world, like broken lamps, metal-detectors and plumbing tubes. Using these homemade instruments, The Last hunts for sacred bulbs that hold the lost voices of Stockport's past inhabitants, storing them in her Bulb Bank for safekeeping.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Here are some ways to combat burnout as an #Environmental activist from Makin Wellness. I’ve found regular exercise and boundaries to be the most helpful. Teaching your brain to switch off is a skill to learn and practise, and absolutely essential to maintaining a sustainable workload. #MentalHealth

9 illustrations on a blue background. Text: tips for management burnout. Talk to a therapist; schedule your time to sit and rest; set boundaries; exercise regularly; spend time with loved ones; maintain a healthy sleep schedule; make time for things you love and enjoy doing; take time off to travel; explore your options.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

This helpful diagram by @LindsayBraman (on instagram) and Alexandra Michel explains the causes of #Burnout. It’s important we talk about this to support the health of fellow activists and reduce people needing to drop out of the field entirely. #MentalHealth

This infographic discusses the causes of burnout through doodles such as stress without adequate support resources, chronic psychosocial stress, and the demands of a job outweighing resources to cope.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Signs of burnout by @innsightful_ on instagram. In #EnvironmentalActivism, it can be difficult to take care of yourself while fighting for the planet 🌍 This can lead to burnout. The first step to avoiding burnout is knowing the signs, and especially which ones you’re most susceptible to 👇

Small illustrations on pink background. Signs of burnout: chronic tiredness, reduced productivity, frequent mood swings, not able to enjoy things, emotional numbness, health problems, anxiety/stress, loss of motivation, feeling useless.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Environmental activism is necessary for our future on Earth 🌏 Credit: fiadhmelina on instagram

White text in a black box on top of an illustration of yellow flowers on a hill. “Everyone hates the protests in front of them- too loud, too disruptive, too much, but they love the clean air it fought for, the weekends it secured, the rights carved into law. Comfort is built on the courage of those who refused to stay silent. Todays disruption is tomorrows justice.”

Environment, Climate, Activism, Protest

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

This is crazy - Louisiana, USA, is losing about 1 football field every 45 minutes from sea level rise caused by global warming. Residents of flooded towns are already America’s first climate refugees. Source: “Climate Change: The Facts” on BBC iplayer

Drone view of Louisiana, USA. A car drives down a road surrounded by water with small patches of land. It all used to be land, but was permanently flooded due to sea level rise caused by climate change.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Carbon emissions from cars are no joke. Cars are responsible for almost 20% of ALL carbon emissions. Good to see Greater Manchester encouraging car sharing. Consider public transport as well!

Transport for Greater Manchester traffic information sign reading: 2 out of 3 cars between 6-9am only have 1 occupant. Car Share.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Have you guys ever wanted to see a Sea Anemone say “oh shit”

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Jacob Simon’s “Climativity” newsletter never fails to renew positivity about our world, even in weeks where it feels like our hard work is turning to dust. I learn a lot from him. This week: therapy dogs, chimp language, and renewable energy investment. Have a look ➡️ www.climativity.com

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I found the coolest thing in climate science communication today - the EJ Atlas is an interactive map of stories about communities impacted by environmental hardship and climate change. It makes environmental justice visible and helps you learn about your own area. Check it out! ➡️ ejatlas.org

Screenshot of the website EJ Atlas. The image contains EJ Atlas at the top, white text on teal header, and an interactive map covered in thousands of colourful dots. Each dot represents a news story about a community or area affected by environmental problems.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Chat GPT uses a huge amount of water for cooling. In an era where droughts and wildfires are getting worse and more common, this is a big deal for the environment. It’s also making clean, safe water harder to access since AI is using so much. Use a search engine instead of Chat GPT when you can!

Text: Water Consumption per search, Chat GPT: 500ml, Google 0.5ml

Image: drawing of one full water bottle representing chat GPT and one empty scrunched up water bottle representing Google.

Credit: me

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I’m very impressed that HALF of Gen Z plan to follow a meat-free diet in 2025! Overall, plant-based eaters in the UK are growing from 12% to 15% this year. Going vegan could reduce your carbon footprint from food by up to 73% (Poore et al.)

Vegans and vegetarians in the UK: Key statistics 6.4% of UK adults are planning to follow a vegan diet in 2025, an estimated 3.4 million people, including 2.1% who are currently vegan. 4.3% of Brits intend to switch to a vegan diet from a non-vegan diet this year, approximately 2.3 million people. 11% of Brits are planning to follow a vegetarian diet in 2025, an estimated 6.1 million people, including 5% who are currently vegetarian. At the end of 2024, 12% of the UK population followed a meat-free diet, which is approximately 6.4 million people. A further 15% plan to adopt a meat-free diet in 2025, which would mean 7.8 million more meat-free Brits by the end of the year. Half of generation Z (50%) and over a third of millennials (36%) plan to follow a meat-free diet in 2025, compared to just 1 in 10 baby boomers (10%).

Source: https://www.finder.com/uk/stats-facts/uk-diet-trends
Analysis conducted by finder.com

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

In light of the complete absence of good climate news today, here’s a baby seal. Let’s remember who we’re working to protect. Photo: Samuel Blanc

Baby seal with white body fur, black head fur and big black eyes lying on its back in the snow, hoping humans will get their shit together.

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Two Degrees Cooler @twodegreescooler.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

TIL Sea Butterflies exist and they’re even cooler than you’re imagining! Ocean acidification is damaging to them and their deep water habitats. Interesting new research ➡️ oceanographicmagazine.com/news/ocean-a... Photo credit: Alexander Semenov

Sea butterfly in black ocean background. Looks like a translucent periwinkle shell with pink, orange, and blue orchid-like wings

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