🌾 Behind the scenes as the BBC filmed at our experimental rice trials site.

Part of research investigating what we can grow on rewetted peat while protecting livelihoods & cutting emissions under a changing climate.

Exploring land uses for climate resilience, food security & the environment

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Dr Glenn Watts spoke to BBC News about current drought impacts.

He said: "The outlook for the rest of August is for mostly dry weather so flows will continue to become lower...expect to see more of those algal blooms, fish rescues, and the knock-on effects to wildlife and to farmers."

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Here's a brief snippet of my sonic journey into the world as it comes alive after dark. Each synth, piano note or chime sound is a different species of moth, showing the ebb and flow of their movement throughout one evening. 🦋

#mothxhuman

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🦋 🎶 On this International Day for Biodiversity, we’re excited to share more about the unique Moth X Human collaboration – a musical composition created by moths!

Composer and violinist @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social explains the inspiration...

#BiodiversityDay #ForNature @ocmevents.bsky.social

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NEW! Warming temperatures could make crops like chickpeas, soybeans, okra, oranges & durum wheat viable in the UK by 2080 🍊🫘.

Climate change is already impacting farming. Our study shows how crop suitability might change in the future.

Read more: www.ceh.ac.uk/press/scient...

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Comment on ongoing wildfire situation in Califronia: "The fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how extreme weather increases fire risk. It is likely that heavy rains from El Niño last year fuelled vegetation growth, which has since dried out during the recent prolonged dry spell... 1/

Published today, major @ipbes.bsky.social assessment of interlinked global crises: biodiversity, water, food, health & climate change

📚 >70 options with multiple benefits across nexus elements
🌍 165 experts from 57 countries
🔦 6500 sources of knowledge
⏳ 3 years work

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We welcomed Climate Minister, Kerry McCarthy, to West Burton today. A former coal-fired power station site that’s home to the UK’s world-leading STEP programme. #fusion #climate
@steptofusion.bsky.social

Our star, Jordan, talking STEP and fusion with @profbriancox.bsky.social

A robot dog trying to steel the show at a community engagement event in Retford for STEP - a pioneering programme to deliver the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant
@steptofusion.bsky.social

New episode of @thetimes.com Planet Hope podcast is out 🎧

This episode is a "best of" season two and features ocean legend Sylvia Earle, wildlife photographer Paul Nicklen, Patagonia founder Kris Tompkins and a bunch of great folk from India to Peru

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Hello Bluesky. I’m in! Great to see so many early adopters in the climate and biodiversity space. Evidence of a socially conscious community that I’d like to join.