New database of #PeatPapers and research via Dr Kate Flood Dr. Kate Flood #Data4Nature Peatlands Gathering Peat Hub Ireland EPA Research News EPA Ireland

Another “Don’t Look Up” moment Ocean currents regulate the planet. Transferring heat and cold around the globe. One estimate suggests without the Atlantic Overturning Circulation (AMOC) the seas at the equator would be 20c hotter and 20c colder to the north. Short 🧵 #Climate

Natural Capital Ireland is recruiting a voluntary chairperson with experience in the areas of #naturerestoration, #ecosystemservices, #biodiversity, #sustainabledevelopment or other relevant subjects. Read more and apply via @boardmatch by October 25: boardmatch.ie/board-vacancy/…

Yesterday 44 of the world’s leading climate scientists wrote an open letter about collapse of the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation (AMOC) When I interviewed one of them about the consequences of AMOC reaching a tipping point he could barely keep it together. 🧵

Rapid shift in methane carbon isotopes suggests microbial emissions drove record high atmospheric methane growth in 2020–2022 | PNAS pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

"While the impacts on weather patterns, ecosystems and human activities warrant further study, they would potentially threaten the viability of agriculture in northwestern Europe" en.vedur.is/media/ads_in_h…

Newly released inspection files show a company embroiled in a legal challenge with the EPA for alleged large-scale peat extraction without an agency licence is still working on the site in question. thecurrency.news/articles/16630…

What is the best course for Killarney National Park? Some of Ireland’s best nature specialists provide invaluable insights. Thanks to ⁦Paddy Woodworth⁩ for bringing this collective voice together. irishtimes.com/environment/20…

Work with a top group and great UoB School Geography College of Life and Environmental Sciences colleague!

I’m thrilled to announce the release of the report The State of Soils in Europe! This important publication is now available here: The State of Soils in Europe. It’s been a privilege to collaborate with such an incredible team on this project researchgate.net/publication/38…

I’m giving a Public Lecture at The Geological Society on 16th Dec called ‘The role of #peatlands as natural climate solutions’ at 18:00-19:00 This is a hybrid event, which can be attended in person at Burlington House, London, or online via Zoom You can register here: geolsoc.org.uk/12-PL-Peatland…

🌍 The Peatland Standard Public Consultation is NOW OPEN! 🌱 Your chance to help shape Ireland’s peatland restoration future. Submit your feedback until Dec 5. Join our info webinar on Nov 14 to learn more! 🌿 Link to documents: peatlandfinance.ie/peatland-stand…

Sometimes nature just takes my breath away A gift from the freezing fog in Killaun bog,this little Reindeer lichen held droplet baubles on its branches. Worlds within worlds Claire Iníon BouliSneachta Connecting Communities with Peatlands IUCN UK Peatlands Community Wetlands Forum LIFE IP Peatlands and People PeatlandConservation The British Lichen Society

🌿Webinar: Peatlands, Farming & CAP 🌍 🗓️19 Dec 2024|⏰11:00–12:00 CET Speakers 👉Leonor Cesar das Neves (ELO): Proactive peatland management for agriculture & restoration 👉Wiktor Kotowski (CMok): CAP recommendations from Life Multi Peat Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ecologist, environmental scientist, looking for a post-doc? Ryan Institute @ University of Galway Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway University of Galway Geography hiring Postdoctoral Researcher for 4-year #EU funded project on #paludiculture. Project with Flo Renou-Wilson 🔕 @MMPEAT universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/

New Policy Brief on PublicPolicy.ie by Dr Florence Renou-Wilson Flo Renou-Wilson 🔕 Dr David Wilson, and Dr Kate Flood Dr. Kate Flood University College Dublin Peat Hub Ireland “Key policy actions for the sustainable management of Ireland’s peatlands”. This brief provides key policy actions