Tom Prater
@tomoprater.carbonbrief.org
Climate visuals @carbonbrief.org
Closing TOMORROW – it was an honour to be on the panel for the @rmets.org Weather Photographer of the Year 2025, judging entries for the 'Climate' category. From over 4,000 images, 25 have made the shortlist and are open to the public vote, closing tomorrow.
Vote: www.rmets.org/weather-phot...
Vote: www.rmets.org/weather-phot...
Royal Meteorological Society
The Royal Meteorological Society is the Learned and Professional Society for weather and climate. Our mission is to promote the understanding and application of meteorology for the benefit of all.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Closing TOMORROW – it was an honour to be on the panel for the @rmets.org Weather Photographer of the Year 2025, judging entries for the 'Climate' category. From over 4,000 images, 25 have made the shortlist and are open to the public vote, closing tomorrow.
Vote: www.rmets.org/weather-phot...
Vote: www.rmets.org/weather-phot...
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NEW – Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @leohickman.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org
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August 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW – Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims | @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org @leohickman.carbonbrief.org @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org
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The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power
The green light given to Sizewell C and other small modular reactors somewhat revives the UK’s nuclear capacity after decades of decline, albeit at a lower peak than the 1990s
Streamgraph for @carbonbrief.org #dataviz
www.carbonbrief.org/chart-the-ri...
The green light given to Sizewell C and other small modular reactors somewhat revives the UK’s nuclear capacity after decades of decline, albeit at a lower peak than the 1990s
Streamgraph for @carbonbrief.org #dataviz
www.carbonbrief.org/chart-the-ri...
June 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power
The green light given to Sizewell C and other small modular reactors somewhat revives the UK’s nuclear capacity after decades of decline, albeit at a lower peak than the 1990s
Streamgraph for @carbonbrief.org #dataviz
www.carbonbrief.org/chart-the-ri...
The green light given to Sizewell C and other small modular reactors somewhat revives the UK’s nuclear capacity after decades of decline, albeit at a lower peak than the 1990s
Streamgraph for @carbonbrief.org #dataviz
www.carbonbrief.org/chart-the-ri...
Reposted by Tom Prater
Politicians shouldn't rage-bait chart geeks. on.ft.com/4jrlz8h
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Politicians shouldn't rage-bait chart geeks. on.ft.com/4jrlz8h
Reposted by Tom Prater
The New York Times weather team is a group of reporters and editors and designers and programmers who work with all the other departments in the newsroom to cover extreme weather and a few other things. You can follow some of us here bsky.app/starter-pack...
June 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The New York Times weather team is a group of reporters and editors and designers and programmers who work with all the other departments in the newsroom to cover extreme weather and a few other things. You can follow some of us here bsky.app/starter-pack...
Reposted by Tom Prater
NEW ANALYSIS: UK's solar power surges 42% to a new record, after the sunniest spring on record
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NEW ANALYSIS: UK's solar power surges 42% to a new record, after the sunniest spring on record
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
* For the first time, solar was >10% of UK generation in consecutive months (April/May 2025)
* In 2025, solar has already avoided gas imports that would've cost £600m
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks...
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South Korea’s deadliest ever wildfires in late March were worsened by climate change 📈
Here's four charts to tell the story of our latest study, published last week.
Here's four charts to tell the story of our latest study, published last week.
May 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
South Korea’s deadliest ever wildfires in late March were worsened by climate change 📈
Here's four charts to tell the story of our latest study, published last week.
Here's four charts to tell the story of our latest study, published last week.
Reposted by Tom Prater
Rapid population growth, poverty and frequent bouts of extreme rainfall are increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city of nearly 18 million people.
Our study on the recent floods that killed at least 33 people was published today.
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Our study on the recent floods that killed at least 33 people was published today.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Rapid population growth, poverty and frequent bouts of extreme rainfall are increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital city of nearly 18 million people.
Our study on the recent floods that killed at least 33 people was published today.
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Our study on the recent floods that killed at least 33 people was published today.
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Reposted by Tom Prater
📢ANALYSIS: UK emissions fell 3.6% in 2024 to lowest since 1872
🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
📢ANALYSIS: UK emissions fell 3.6% in 2024 to lowest since 1872
🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
🏭Coal lowest since 1666, when Great Fire ravaged London
🚗EVs pushed oil down despite more traffic, saving £1.7bn
🌇Gas down on "cleanest ever" power
📈📉Since 1990, CO2 -54% / GDP +84%
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/9
Extreme weather is destroying crops around the world, from hurricanes hitting bananas and yams in Jamaica, to drought ruining maize crops in Myanmar last year.
We mapped a global snapshot of the impacts from media reports for @carbonbrief.org
interactive.carbonbrief.org/crops-extrem... #dataviz
We mapped a global snapshot of the impacts from media reports for @carbonbrief.org
interactive.carbonbrief.org/crops-extrem... #dataviz
February 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Extreme weather is destroying crops around the world, from hurricanes hitting bananas and yams in Jamaica, to drought ruining maize crops in Myanmar last year.
We mapped a global snapshot of the impacts from media reports for @carbonbrief.org
interactive.carbonbrief.org/crops-extrem... #dataviz
We mapped a global snapshot of the impacts from media reports for @carbonbrief.org
interactive.carbonbrief.org/crops-extrem... #dataviz
New attribution study by WWA finds climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in Los Angeles
Cumulative annual rainfall chart for @wwattribution.bsky.social www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan... #dataviz
Cumulative annual rainfall chart for @wwattribution.bsky.social www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan... #dataviz
January 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New attribution study by WWA finds climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in Los Angeles
Cumulative annual rainfall chart for @wwattribution.bsky.social www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan... #dataviz
Cumulative annual rainfall chart for @wwattribution.bsky.social www.worldweatherattribution.org/climate-chan... #dataviz
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A forest twice the size of Greater London would need to be planted in the UK to cancel out the extra emissions from the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
January 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A forest twice the size of Greater London would need to be planted in the UK to cancel out the extra emissions from the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
A forest twice the size of Greater London would need to be planted in the UK to cancel out the extra emissions from the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
January 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A forest twice the size of Greater London would need to be planted in the UK to cancel out the extra emissions from the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports.
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
That's more than 300,000 hectares...
Chart for @carbonbrief.org www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... #dataviz
Reposted by Tom Prater
A network of researchers conducted a global stocktake of measures taken by communities forced to adapt to climate change.
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
January 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A network of researchers conducted a global stocktake of measures taken by communities forced to adapt to climate change.
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
Reposted by Tom Prater
NEW: 2024 has just been confirmed as the warmest year on record, and the first to breach the 1.5C threshold.
We used a ridgeline (Joy Division inspired) chart to visualise daily temperature anomalies since 1940.
2024 clearly stands out with 100% of its days above 1.3C and 75% above 1.5C.
We used a ridgeline (Joy Division inspired) chart to visualise daily temperature anomalies since 1940.
2024 clearly stands out with 100% of its days above 1.3C and 75% above 1.5C.
January 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
NEW: 2024 has just been confirmed as the warmest year on record, and the first to breach the 1.5C threshold.
We used a ridgeline (Joy Division inspired) chart to visualise daily temperature anomalies since 1940.
2024 clearly stands out with 100% of its days above 1.3C and 75% above 1.5C.
We used a ridgeline (Joy Division inspired) chart to visualise daily temperature anomalies since 1940.
2024 clearly stands out with 100% of its days above 1.3C and 75% above 1.5C.
Reposted by Tom Prater
NEW ANALYSIS:
Right-leaning UK newspaper editorials have relentlessly attacked energy secretary Ed Miliband since last year's election, calling him "hysterical", a "madman" & "demented"
The papers have also published a record number of editorials opposing climate action…
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Right-leaning UK newspaper editorials have relentlessly attacked energy secretary Ed Miliband since last year's election, calling him "hysterical", a "madman" & "demented"
The papers have also published a record number of editorials opposing climate action…
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January 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
NEW ANALYSIS:
Right-leaning UK newspaper editorials have relentlessly attacked energy secretary Ed Miliband since last year's election, calling him "hysterical", a "madman" & "demented"
The papers have also published a record number of editorials opposing climate action…
1/2
Right-leaning UK newspaper editorials have relentlessly attacked energy secretary Ed Miliband since last year's election, calling him "hysterical", a "madman" & "demented"
The papers have also published a record number of editorials opposing climate action…
1/2
A network of researchers conducted a global stocktake of measures taken by communities forced to adapt to climate change.
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
January 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A network of researchers conducted a global stocktake of measures taken by communities forced to adapt to climate change.
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
We analysed 1,600+ peer-reviewed articles from the data looking at where, how and by whom these measures are being taken.
interactive.carbonbrief.org/climate-adap... #dataviz
Reposted by Tom Prater
Climate change intensified the series of five typhoons and a tropical storm that impacted the Philippines over 23 days in October and November.
Our study found that a greater number of typhoons landfalling in the country are reaching Category 3-5 levels as fossil fuel emissions heat the climate.
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Our study found that a greater number of typhoons landfalling in the country are reaching Category 3-5 levels as fossil fuel emissions heat the climate.
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December 19, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Climate change intensified the series of five typhoons and a tropical storm that impacted the Philippines over 23 days in October and November.
Our study found that a greater number of typhoons landfalling in the country are reaching Category 3-5 levels as fossil fuel emissions heat the climate.
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Our study found that a greater number of typhoons landfalling in the country are reaching Category 3-5 levels as fossil fuel emissions heat the climate.
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Reposted by Tom Prater
Analysis: How the UK plans to reach clean power by 2030 | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
@mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
Read here: https://buff.ly/3BvkufV
@mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
Read here: https://buff.ly/3BvkufV
December 13, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Analysis: How the UK plans to reach clean power by 2030 | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
@mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
Read here: https://buff.ly/3BvkufV
@mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org
Read here: https://buff.ly/3BvkufV
This ridgeline plot and the unconventional use of shading from white to blue to indicate sea ice loss is great. It also reinforces the impression of a dense ice pack breaking up.
Chart by @janatausch.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/63fb... #dataviz
Chart by @janatausch.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/63fb... #dataviz
December 9, 2024 at 11:48 AM
This ridgeline plot and the unconventional use of shading from white to blue to indicate sea ice loss is great. It also reinforces the impression of a dense ice pack breaking up.
Chart by @janatausch.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/63fb... #dataviz
Chart by @janatausch.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/63fb... #dataviz
Reposted by Tom Prater
NEW ANIMATION: China’s cumulative emissions have overtaken the EU for the first time…
…but under future projections, China’s emissions may *never* eclipse the US (despite having just a fraction of the population)
buff.ly/4hQ131z with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org
…but under future projections, China’s emissions may *never* eclipse the US (despite having just a fraction of the population)
buff.ly/4hQ131z with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org
November 19, 2024 at 9:14 AM
NEW ANIMATION: China’s cumulative emissions have overtaken the EU for the first time…
…but under future projections, China’s emissions may *never* eclipse the US (despite having just a fraction of the population)
buff.ly/4hQ131z with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org
…but under future projections, China’s emissions may *never* eclipse the US (despite having just a fraction of the population)
buff.ly/4hQ131z with @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org
Of the 750 extreme weather events and trends recorded in the map, nearly three-quarters were made more likely or more severe due to climate change
A #design and #dataviz thread 🧵
interactive.carbonbrief.org/attribution-...
A #design and #dataviz thread 🧵
interactive.carbonbrief.org/attribution-...
Mapped: How climate change affects extreme weather around the world - Carbon Brief
Attribution studies calculate whether, and by how much, climate change affected the intensity, frequency or impact of extremes – Carbon Brief has mapped every published study on how climate change has...
interactive.carbonbrief.org
November 18, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Of the 750 extreme weather events and trends recorded in the map, nearly three-quarters were made more likely or more severe due to climate change
A #design and #dataviz thread 🧵
interactive.carbonbrief.org/attribution-...
A #design and #dataviz thread 🧵
interactive.carbonbrief.org/attribution-...
The UK’s last coal-fired power plant closes this month.
Whilst significant, this is worth holding in mind:
"Since 1882, the UK’s coal plants will have emitted 10.4bn tonnes of CO2 – more than most countries have ever produced from all sources"
interactive.carbonbrief.org/coal-phaseou...
Whilst significant, this is worth holding in mind:
"Since 1882, the UK’s coal plants will have emitted 10.4bn tonnes of CO2 – more than most countries have ever produced from all sources"
interactive.carbonbrief.org/coal-phaseou...
September 27, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The UK’s last coal-fired power plant closes this month.
Whilst significant, this is worth holding in mind:
"Since 1882, the UK’s coal plants will have emitted 10.4bn tonnes of CO2 – more than most countries have ever produced from all sources"
interactive.carbonbrief.org/coal-phaseou...
Whilst significant, this is worth holding in mind:
"Since 1882, the UK’s coal plants will have emitted 10.4bn tonnes of CO2 – more than most countries have ever produced from all sources"
interactive.carbonbrief.org/coal-phaseou...
Reposted by Tom Prater
So thrilled and proud that the @carbonbrief.org team won 'Specialist Website of the Year' at last night's @pressgazette.co.uk #FutureMediaAwards!
There to represent us were @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org & @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
There to represent us were @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org & @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
September 13, 2024 at 8:33 AM
So thrilled and proud that the @carbonbrief.org team won 'Specialist Website of the Year' at last night's @pressgazette.co.uk #FutureMediaAwards!
There to represent us were @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org & @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
There to represent us were @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org @rtmcswee.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org & @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org
FALSE: ‘Old bangers are the green motorist’s choice’
Buying a new electric vehicle to replace an 'old banger' would benefit the climate after driving 20,000-32,000 miles
Cars on a chart for @drsimevans.bsky.social epic EV factcheck for @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...
Buying a new electric vehicle to replace an 'old banger' would benefit the climate after driving 20,000-32,000 miles
Cars on a chart for @drsimevans.bsky.social epic EV factcheck for @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...
October 30, 2023 at 12:29 PM
FALSE: ‘Old bangers are the green motorist’s choice’
Buying a new electric vehicle to replace an 'old banger' would benefit the climate after driving 20,000-32,000 miles
Cars on a chart for @drsimevans.bsky.social epic EV factcheck for @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...
Buying a new electric vehicle to replace an 'old banger' would benefit the climate after driving 20,000-32,000 miles
Cars on a chart for @drsimevans.bsky.social epic EV factcheck for @carbonbrief.org
www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...