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Kersti Mitchell

@kerstimitchell

Former producer and reporter @BBCLookNorth. Now Media Relations Manager @UniversityLeeds . Aviator, mother, hiker.

 Ilkley
Joined February 2011
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25 years ago today I walked through the doors here at @BBCLookNorth There’ve been highs and lows (see video!) but what a privilege to work for such an esteemed organisation
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Good morning and happy Friday. Just a note to say that I am leaving this platform. From now on you can find me on Bluesky Social and LinkedIn.
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Himalayan glaciers may be melting faster than expected; threatening water supply in surrounding countries. Read the @BBCNews article on @DuncanQuincey, @Bryn_Hubbard (@AberUni) & AnnRowan's (@UiB ) upcoming research visit to #Everest. @icimod @UKinNorway bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3…
Leeds and Aberystwyth academics lead Everest glacier research

Leeds and Aberystwyth academics lead Everest glacier research

The mission aims to use technology to chart the state of a glacier, above Mount Everest's base camp.

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Researchers from @SoGLeeds and @AberUni will climb beyond Mount Everest's base camp to test if snow high up on the mountain is melting. This follows initial findings which showed that the temperature of ice at its foot is warmer than expected given the local air temperature🏔️
Professor Duncan Quincey surveys the debris-covered tongue of the Khumbu Glacier from the peak of Kala Patthar, Nepal, where his previous project EverDrill measured ice temperatures as deep as 200 metres into the glacier.

ALT Professor Duncan Quincey surveys the debris-covered tongue of the Khumbu Glacier from the peak of Kala Patthar, Nepal, where his previous project EverDrill measured ice temperatures as deep as 200 metres into the glacier.

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The air quality stripes highlight significant improvements in air quality across much of Europe and alarming deterioration in parts of Africa and Central Asia The stripes show reducing air pollution is possible but more work needs to be done globally 👇 leeds.ac.uk/main-index/news/…
Smoke and pollution coming out of the tops of chimneys at a power plant

ALT Smoke and pollution coming out of the tops of chimneys at a power plant

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New images reveal global air quality trends 🌍 The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists from Leeds, @NCState, @SoftwareSaved, @EPCCed and @metofficeUK.
Air pollution over time in London, United Kingdom as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

ALT Air pollution over time in London, United Kingdom as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

Air pollution over time in Islamabad, Pakistan as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

ALT Air pollution over time in Islamabad, Pakistan as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

Air pollution over time in Jakarta, Indonesia as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

ALT Air pollution over time in Jakarta, Indonesia as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

Air pollution over time in Bejing, China as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

ALT Air pollution over time in Bejing, China as depicted by "climate stripes" - a colourful graphic which colour codes the air quality each year to show the trend between 1850 to 2021.

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Fantastic to work on this with @KJPringle and many others, it shows what a great team can produce. Thanks to @DrGaryFuller for the words. Obviously inspired by @ed_hawkins original #climatestripes. Also via @ConversationUK theconversation.com/these-co…
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Gary Fuller (@DrGaryFuller) profile pictureGary Fuller@DrGaryFuller23 Aug 2024
A new way to visualise #airpollution shows the global inequality in what we breathe but also the dramatic improvement that can come about when governments act. By me for @guardian on the Air Quality Stripes by @jimmcquaid & @KJPringle h/t @ed_hawkins theguardian.com/environment/…
Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

Can climate stripes change the way we think about air pollution?

A new way to visualise air quality dating back to 1850 may force governments to take action, scientists say

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Scientists from @SEELeeds and @Cardiffuni have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust. These rocks could help unravel the mantle’s important role in the makeup and evolution of our planet🌍
The ocean drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution at sea.

ALT The ocean drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution at sea.

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It’s #CleanAirDay 🌍 With air pollution a key problem in cities, Leeds academics @CathNoakes, @jimmcquaid and @drjamestate discuss ways to create cleaner air in our recent podcast series ‘How to Fix…’, hosted by @ItsRichWilliams. Listen now 👂👇 listen.podmasters.uk/HTFClea…
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Just to be absolutely clear, this was nothing whatsoever to do with #Cloudseeding, #GeoEngineering, or any other conspiracy claptrap that is doing the rounds. The MCS (mesoscale convective system) that generated the massive thunderstorms was larger than the UK!!! HT @simon_sat
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Being in the Lake District meant we had a great backdrop for our own explainer on the recent monster weather system that deluged the UAE recently. Great work @joerobinson00 @Polly__Foster plus a great animation from @simon_sat too! tiktok.com/@universityofleed… #DubaiFlooding
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
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The lengths @UniversityLeeds researchers go to in the name of climate science 🤩 – at Leeds, England
University of Leeds (@UniversityLeeds) profile pictureUniversity of Leeds@UniversityLeeds10 Apr 2024
Three @SEELeeds researchers, @willhomoky, @Alylough and @Chr_Krwr, recently returned from a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to examine the role the cold polar seas play in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 🌊 Here’s a short video charting their experience 👇
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Parks staff and volunteers in West Yorkshire are being trained to intervene when they spot cases of discrimination, harassment or bullying in public spaces 🌳 The bystander training follows research by @law_leeds, which found that most women and girls feel unsafe in parks 👭
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It's #IWD2024 and yet 97% of women in West Yorkshire feel unsafe in their local park after dark according to research by @UniversityLeeds This initiative could make a real difference 👇👇👇 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-le…

West Yorkshire park staff trained in handling harassment cases

About 80 people are receiving new skills in West Yorkshire to make green spaces safer for women.

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Dr Will Homoky@willhomoky22 Feb 2024
We picked our path carefully between ice, orcas 🐋 and seals 🦭 on yesterday’s journey through The Gullet of the West Antarctic Peninsula #AntarcticPICCOLO @UniversityLeeds @ueaenv @PlymouthMarine @univofstandrews @BAS_News @PlymUni
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That time (a few years ago now) I made some clouds..... #wildweather is back! bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0…
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
Image from Jim McQuaid 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 (@jimmcquaid)
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Dr Will Homoky@willhomoky21 Feb 2024
A dawn blizzard through Lemaire Channel and we’ve just crossed the line of the Antarctic Polar Circle! Oceanographer’s love stamp-collecting their lats & longs. This is 66.7S 🤩 #AntarcticPICCOLO
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
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Three @SEELeeds researchers, @willhomoky @Alylough, @Chr_Krwr, and 32 scientists from across the UK have embarked on a two month expedition to the Antarctic to examine the role the cold polar seas play in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 🌊
Leeds researchers Will Homoky, Alistair Lough and Chiara Krewer on board the RSS David Attenborough on a sunny day, with the Antarctic peninsula in the background.

ALT Leeds researchers Will Homoky, Alistair Lough and Chiara Krewer on board the RSS David Attenborough on a sunny day, with the Antarctic peninsula in the background.

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Ian White@IanWhiteNews24 Jan 2024
Wow. The lengths people go to to help us out on Calendar - thanks so much @willhomoky for taking so much trouble to join us on the programme tonight . Watch again on our North programme on @ITVX
Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky) profile pictureDr Will Homoky@willhomoky24 Jan 2024
I chatted with @IanWhiteNews @itvcalendar earlier today, with updates from our position on the Antarctic Peninsula. You can watch it again here before the link expires (jump to 13:14): itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-… #AntarcticPICCOLO. @UniversityLeeds @NERCscience
Dr Will Homoky speaking to camera on deck of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, positioned next to James Ross Island.

ALT Dr Will Homoky speaking to camera on deck of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, positioned next to James Ross Island.

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Dr Will Homoky@willhomoky23 Jan 2024
We woke at 5:30am today to watch our passage through Antarctica Sound - such a contrast to 48 hours ago. We’ve arrived in Antarctica and this will live long in my memory. #AntarcticPICCOLO @UniversityLeeds @ueaenv @PlymouthMarine @BAS_News @_SMRU_ @univofstandrews @uniplymouth
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
Image from Dr Will Homoky (@willhomoky)
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Helen Brayshaw@HelenBrayshaw18 Jan 2024
Ey up! The CRAGHOPPERS store in Ilkley is proper Yorkshire 👌 – at Ilkley, England
Image from Helen Brayshaw (@HelenBrayshaw)
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