Rory Scarrott
@RoryScarrott
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Ecologist, Earth Observer, kareteka, resesrcher, jive-turkey and shiny light follower. Born at ~342 ppm CO2. Jag tyker om torta. Opinions shared are my own.
Cork, Ireland
Joined December 2015
Once a valuable resource, wool lost ground to synthetics—but innovators like Dooleys Woolare bringing it back. Using Irish wool for bedding, they’re creating sustainable, local products that support farmers & cut waste. #BioeconomyIrelandWeek
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Minister Carroll MacNeill’s statement earlier should be seen for the desperate distraction attempt it is. Those of us supporting Catherine’s bid for the presidency refuse to be distracted by baseless attacks from a Fine Gael party that is clearly lashing out and in panic mode.
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It’s the first day of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly. While a celebration of all things agricultural, the event is expected to host a number of Áras candidates. We spoke with Independent candidate Catherine Connolly about her campaign.
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Biggest mission ever is sailing to break the siege of Gaza with dozens of boats and massive demonstrations in more than 44 countries! ⛵️ ⛴️ On August 31st the Global Sumud Flotilla will launch dozens of boats from Spain that will be joined by dozens more from Tunisia and other
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Jayzus wept... :/ Illegal peat extraction causing catastrophic damage - EPA https://t.co/hcgZc6fRS8 via @rte
rte.ie
The large-scale, illegal commercial extraction of peat is widespread in Ireland and the sector does not operate within planning or environmental laws.
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A very nice development building on the @doorsblacksea researcher exchange - Definately worth checking out if interested in Ostracods. :) @UCCResearch @MaREIcentre @eriucc
Attention! Registration is now open for the European School on Ostracoda at @GeoEcoMar, Bucharest, 12–16 May 2025. Visit https://t.co/kIR2dkIvuS or email eso@uni-jena.de Scholarship is available, supported by @MicropalaeoSoc and an award from @thePeerJ. 📚 Apply now! #Ostracoda
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Attention! Registration is now open for the European School on Ostracoda at @GeoEcoMar, Bucharest, 12–16 May 2025. Visit https://t.co/kIR2dkIvuS or email eso@uni-jena.de Scholarship is available, supported by @MicropalaeoSoc and an award from @thePeerJ. 📚 Apply now! #Ostracoda
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The crisis in SF suits the Govt It means we are not talking about the Govt’s disastrous handling of housing; increasing child poverty and the hundreds of children waiting for scoliosis surgery Political parties must be accountable But, where is the accountability from Govt?
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#MMT : How https://t.co/X0qlnsGhor became an Irish cultural phenomenon, a very th9ught provoking read wherever you are in the world. https://t.co/tMbFpObRcx via @rte
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And last but not least, session 6 of the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition. Dr. Edward Malina (ESA) gives a super walkthrough of data possibilities through ESA
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The Glen of the Downs in Wicklow is a very special ancient oak forest, cut in two by a motorway, the N11. Please sign this petition calling on the Irish state to buy 200 acres of adjoining land for sale to double the size of the woods. #RestoreNature 🌎 https://t.co/HdGpKZfD9U
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Call on Government to buy land & double size of Glen of the Downs ancient woods
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5th of 6 webinars through the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition. CAMS Director, Dr. Laurence Rouil (ECMWF) gives a wonderful overview of CAMS Downstream services & data applications
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And the 4th of 6 webinars through the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition. A really insightful lesson on product Evaluation & validation, by Henk Eskes from @KNMI
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Floods impact millions and #ClimateChange makes them even more unpredictable. #DestinE, a @EU_Commission initiative, is creating a digital replica of our planet to improve flood prediction/preparedness. Find out how it can help stay ahead of future risks: https://t.co/K9fzGfNCy9
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Next up from the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition. A really nice enjoyable lesson on Data assimilation basics- Antje Inness (ECMWF)
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A very nice introduction to modelling & forecasting Atmospheric Composition by Johannes Flemming (ECMWF) https://t.co/ecPURsSG8T 2nd of the 6 webinars available on YouTube from the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition.
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Check out this timelapse of the Queen Mary 2 arriving into Cork Harbour during sunrise before its berth at the Cobh Deepwater Cruise Terminal! 🛳️🌅 🎥 Capt. Andrew Hall
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The start of a lovely set of webinars on satellite data for Atmospheric Composition research - Principles & methods of remote sensing - Federico Fierli (EUMETSAT) https://t.co/2FhLj4oTE2 All part of the 6th ECMWF CAMS, ESA, EUMETSAT Training in Atmospheric Composition.
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I’m very surprised to see this reporting. Burning something created from petrochemicals - like plastic - is definitely not a climate friendly, or sustainable, fuel.
An Irish company has developed and patented a process to transform old plastic into sustainable fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel and wax
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