Sari Kovats
@sari-kovats1.bsky.social
Associate Professor @LSHTM, working on climate change and health
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At #COP30 🌍, our researcher Aline do Monte Gurgel engaged with Agnes Soares, Director of Environmental Health Surveillance and Worker Health (DSAST/SVSA) at Brazil’s Ministry of Health, already familiar with our work! We presented our COP 30 report and look forward to continued engagement.
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
At #COP30 🌍, our researcher Aline do Monte Gurgel engaged with Agnes Soares, Director of Environmental Health Surveillance and Worker Health (DSAST/SVSA) at Brazil’s Ministry of Health, already familiar with our work! We presented our COP 30 report and look forward to continued engagement.
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation
Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
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A reminder to please support non-profit publishers.
It’s good for science and scientists.
It’s a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
It requires resisting peer pressure to submit to Nature journals.
Thanks @bacteriality.bsky.social for this helpful slide for microbiology journals.
It’s good for science and scientists.
It’s a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
It requires resisting peer pressure to submit to Nature journals.
Thanks @bacteriality.bsky.social for this helpful slide for microbiology journals.
September 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A reminder to please support non-profit publishers.
It’s good for science and scientists.
It’s a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
It requires resisting peer pressure to submit to Nature journals.
Thanks @bacteriality.bsky.social for this helpful slide for microbiology journals.
It’s good for science and scientists.
It’s a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
It requires resisting peer pressure to submit to Nature journals.
Thanks @bacteriality.bsky.social for this helpful slide for microbiology journals.
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As the POTUS claims climate change is a 'scam', what's the truth about climate conspiracies & dis/misinformation?
Join us, @pallavis.bsky.social & @bbcmarcosilva.bsky.social on 9 October to unpack the impact of climate disinfo on public opinion, media, politics & everyday life.
✍️ buff.ly/DxIDIOk
Join us, @pallavis.bsky.social & @bbcmarcosilva.bsky.social on 9 October to unpack the impact of climate disinfo on public opinion, media, politics & everyday life.
✍️ buff.ly/DxIDIOk
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As the POTUS claims climate change is a 'scam', what's the truth about climate conspiracies & dis/misinformation?
Join us, @pallavis.bsky.social & @bbcmarcosilva.bsky.social on 9 October to unpack the impact of climate disinfo on public opinion, media, politics & everyday life.
✍️ buff.ly/DxIDIOk
Join us, @pallavis.bsky.social & @bbcmarcosilva.bsky.social on 9 October to unpack the impact of climate disinfo on public opinion, media, politics & everyday life.
✍️ buff.ly/DxIDIOk
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Paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism
Laurie Tomlinson explains best available evidence shows #paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy & urges parents to seek reputable sources of information, & medical advice from GP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Laurie Tomlinson explains best available evidence shows #paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy & urges parents to seek reputable sources of information, & medical advice from GP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
September 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism
Laurie Tomlinson explains best available evidence shows #paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy & urges parents to seek reputable sources of information, & medical advice from GP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Laurie Tomlinson explains best available evidence shows #paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy & urges parents to seek reputable sources of information, & medical advice from GP.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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At LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED event experts discussed the threat of false or misleading health information
Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it.
📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2...
#PublicHealth
Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it.
📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2...
#PublicHealth
September 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
At LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED event experts discussed the threat of false or misleading health information
Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it.
📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2...
#PublicHealth
Watch a recording of the event online and find out more about health #misinformation & what we can do to fight it.
📽️👉 youtube.com/live/H_nClQ2...
#PublicHealth
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What is climate disinformation and how can cities fight back?
From Amsterdam banning fossil fuel adverts to Kingston, California challenging misconceptions about urban traffic, cities around the world are stepping up to safeguard their residents.
Fighting climate disinformation is climate action.
From Amsterdam banning fossil fuel adverts to Kingston, California challenging misconceptions about urban traffic, cities around the world are stepping up to safeguard their residents.
Fighting climate disinformation is climate action.
September 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
What is climate disinformation and how can cities fight back?
From Amsterdam banning fossil fuel adverts to Kingston, California challenging misconceptions about urban traffic, cities around the world are stepping up to safeguard their residents.
Fighting climate disinformation is climate action.
From Amsterdam banning fossil fuel adverts to Kingston, California challenging misconceptions about urban traffic, cities around the world are stepping up to safeguard their residents.
Fighting climate disinformation is climate action.
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CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.
July 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
CfP: Excited to announce our first workshop, exploring histories of Commercial Determinants of Health. Workshop to be held at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on 15 April 2026. Please circulate widely/consider submitting an abstract by 13 October 2025.
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Reminder: we're calling for submissions for a new Focus Topic on misinformation and disinformation. Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
latitude.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
PLOS Climate: Submit to our Focus Topic on Misinformation and Disinformation - Latitude
PLOS Climate is calling for submissions for a new focus topic on Climate Misinformation and Disinformation. The unprecedented spread of misinformation and…
latitude.plos.org
August 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Reminder: we're calling for submissions for a new Focus Topic on misinformation and disinformation. Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
latitude.plos.org/2025/08/plos...
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Our new EUPHA website is live! 🎉
It’s more than a redesign — it’s your gateway to Europe’s public health community.
RSVP events, join Sections, read the latest news & research, all in your language.
👉 Explore: eupha.org
It’s more than a redesign — it’s your gateway to Europe’s public health community.
RSVP events, join Sections, read the latest news & research, all in your language.
👉 Explore: eupha.org
August 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Our new EUPHA website is live! 🎉
It’s more than a redesign — it’s your gateway to Europe’s public health community.
RSVP events, join Sections, read the latest news & research, all in your language.
👉 Explore: eupha.org
It’s more than a redesign — it’s your gateway to Europe’s public health community.
RSVP events, join Sections, read the latest news & research, all in your language.
👉 Explore: eupha.org
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AGU is partnering with the @ipcc.bsky.social to expand access to climate research for authors of the Seventh Assessment Report.
All IPCC authors will now have full access to AGU publications — helping ensure global, equitable scientific contributions. 🌍📚
🔗 buff.ly/N4DvcCS
#AGU #IPCC
All IPCC authors will now have full access to AGU publications — helping ensure global, equitable scientific contributions. 🌍📚
🔗 buff.ly/N4DvcCS
#AGU #IPCC
June 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
AGU is partnering with the @ipcc.bsky.social to expand access to climate research for authors of the Seventh Assessment Report.
All IPCC authors will now have full access to AGU publications — helping ensure global, equitable scientific contributions. 🌍📚
🔗 buff.ly/N4DvcCS
#AGU #IPCC
All IPCC authors will now have full access to AGU publications — helping ensure global, equitable scientific contributions. 🌍📚
🔗 buff.ly/N4DvcCS
#AGU #IPCC
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"While heat is the leading cause of weather-related death, heat injury and mortality can be prevented if cautionary measures are taken. Currently, there is no federal mandate requiring employers to provide workers adequate water, rest, or shade despite such a proposal being supported by voters."
As States Continue to Fail Workers, We Need Federal Heat Protections
It's getting hotter. And states keep blocking heat protections for outdoor workers—including, most recently, Kentucky.
blog.ucs.org
August 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"While heat is the leading cause of weather-related death, heat injury and mortality can be prevented if cautionary measures are taken. Currently, there is no federal mandate requiring employers to provide workers adequate water, rest, or shade despite such a proposal being supported by voters."
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Water shortage in England declared "Nationally Significant Incident" as climate-change induced hot, dry weather continues
Many areas in drought conditions with bans on hosepipe use
Outlook for rain remains below normal
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Many areas in drought conditions with bans on hosepipe use
Outlook for rain remains below normal
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 12, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Water shortage in England declared "Nationally Significant Incident" as climate-change induced hot, dry weather continues
Many areas in drought conditions with bans on hosepipe use
Outlook for rain remains below normal
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Many areas in drought conditions with bans on hosepipe use
Outlook for rain remains below normal
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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⏰ HAPPENING TODAY: Online #webinar at 2-4pm EAT!
🔗 Register now bit.ly/3TUbVRq to join a conversation that will shape #SoAR2025 & influence the road to #COP30.
Co-organised with ARIN & STEP Change metrics working group
@southsouthnorth.org @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @lisamcnamara.bsky.social
🔗 Register now bit.ly/3TUbVRq to join a conversation that will shape #SoAR2025 & influence the road to #COP30.
Co-organised with ARIN & STEP Change metrics working group
@southsouthnorth.org @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @lisamcnamara.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
⏰ HAPPENING TODAY: Online #webinar at 2-4pm EAT!
🔗 Register now bit.ly/3TUbVRq to join a conversation that will shape #SoAR2025 & influence the road to #COP30.
Co-organised with ARIN & STEP Change metrics working group
@southsouthnorth.org @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @lisamcnamara.bsky.social
🔗 Register now bit.ly/3TUbVRq to join a conversation that will shape #SoAR2025 & influence the road to #COP30.
Co-organised with ARIN & STEP Change metrics working group
@southsouthnorth.org @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social @lisamcnamara.bsky.social
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The babies who were conceived during the famine and whose mothers were undernourished while their brains were being built—those brains were smaller. When those people were adults, their brains were wired in a different way.
How famine and starvation can affect Gazans for generations to come
Research on WWII's Dutch “Hunger Winter” has terrifying implications for the region's children—and for their children.
www.motherjones.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The babies who were conceived during the famine and whose mothers were undernourished while their brains were being built—those brains were smaller. When those people were adults, their brains were wired in a different way.
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Heat waves make the news when they impact Global North countries
Constant, extreme heat is a daily fact of life for billions in the Global South
Constant, extreme heat is a daily fact of life for billions in the Global South
July 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Heat waves make the news when they impact Global North countries
Constant, extreme heat is a daily fact of life for billions in the Global South
Constant, extreme heat is a daily fact of life for billions in the Global South
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🌍 Join the #IPCC in Nairobi!
📅 Monday, 14 July
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 UoN Towers, 5th Floor, University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is holding a unique public lecture and outreach event with the IPCC Chair Jim Skea and leading IPCC experts.
📢 Open to the public!
📅 Monday, 14 July
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 UoN Towers, 5th Floor, University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is holding a unique public lecture and outreach event with the IPCC Chair Jim Skea and leading IPCC experts.
📢 Open to the public!
July 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🌍 Join the #IPCC in Nairobi!
📅 Monday, 14 July
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 UoN Towers, 5th Floor, University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is holding a unique public lecture and outreach event with the IPCC Chair Jim Skea and leading IPCC experts.
📢 Open to the public!
📅 Monday, 14 July
🕤 9:30 AM – 1:45 PM
📍 UoN Towers, 5th Floor, University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is holding a unique public lecture and outreach event with the IPCC Chair Jim Skea and leading IPCC experts.
📢 Open to the public!
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Heat is killing tens to hundreds of thousands of people every year, but the true burden remains unclear.
This week in London, global experts are working to create standardized metrics for heat-related illness and death.
Subscribe to follow the project: ghhin.org/subscribe/
This week in London, global experts are working to create standardized metrics for heat-related illness and death.
Subscribe to follow the project: ghhin.org/subscribe/
June 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Heat is killing tens to hundreds of thousands of people every year, but the true burden remains unclear.
This week in London, global experts are working to create standardized metrics for heat-related illness and death.
Subscribe to follow the project: ghhin.org/subscribe/
This week in London, global experts are working to create standardized metrics for heat-related illness and death.
Subscribe to follow the project: ghhin.org/subscribe/
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Did you hear? The editors of PLOS Climate's Health section are calling for submissions on heat and health.
Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/03/plos...
Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/03/plos...
PLOS Climate: call for submissions on heat and health - Latitude
The editors of PLOS Climate’s Health section are calling for submissions on the theme of heat and health. As the impacts of…
latitude.plos.org
June 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Did you hear? The editors of PLOS Climate's Health section are calling for submissions on heat and health.
Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/03/plos...
Read more 👇
latitude.plos.org/2025/03/plos...
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Wake-up call…
Lincolnshire has suffered some of the worst flooding in its history in recent years
Lincolnshire’s newly elected Reform council has abolished the flooding committee
This is who they are
Please wake up to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lincolnshire has suffered some of the worst flooding in its history in recent years
Lincolnshire’s newly elected Reform council has abolished the flooding committee
This is who they are
Please wake up to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK-run Lincolnshire County Council scraps flood committee - BBC News
The work will be incorporated into another committee despite all other parties opposing the change.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Wake-up call…
Lincolnshire has suffered some of the worst flooding in its history in recent years
Lincolnshire’s newly elected Reform council has abolished the flooding committee
This is who they are
Please wake up to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lincolnshire has suffered some of the worst flooding in its history in recent years
Lincolnshire’s newly elected Reform council has abolished the flooding committee
This is who they are
Please wake up to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This first article in a seven part series presents an overview of the essential elements of the GRADE approach that has proved useful in systematic reviews, health technology assessment reports, and clinical practice guidelines
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
April 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This first article in a seven part series presents an overview of the essential elements of the GRADE approach that has proved useful in systematic reviews, health technology assessment reports, and clinical practice guidelines
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
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Here is an article and a list of NOAA datasets expected to end and be unavailable in the next few weeks. Please make sure you get in and download what you need!!
eos.org/research-and...
eos.org/research-and...
NOAA Datasets Will Soon Disappear - Eos
NOAA has quietly reported that they will soon decommission 14 datasets, products, and catalogs related to earthquakes and marine, coastal, and estuary science.
eos.org
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Here is an article and a list of NOAA datasets expected to end and be unavailable in the next few weeks. Please make sure you get in and download what you need!!
eos.org/research-and...
eos.org/research-and...
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PV for a neonatal unit. This must be one of the most effective aid projects conceivable, in terms of lives saved per $ spent. Any academics out there want to work on quantifying it?
Please RT.
youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?...
Please RT.
youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?...
How Solar Is Saving Babies’ Lives in Sierra Leone — Ep204: Project Bo
YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast
youtu.be
April 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
PV for a neonatal unit. This must be one of the most effective aid projects conceivable, in terms of lives saved per $ spent. Any academics out there want to work on quantifying it?
Please RT.
youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?...
Please RT.
youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?...
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Proposed cuts by the Trump administration would wipe out NOAA’s Ocean and Atmospheric Research office among a raft of other reductions to one of the main scientific agencies of the US
Trump budget cuts would eliminate much of NOAA’s climate research
Proposed cuts would wipe out NOAA’s Ocean and Atmospheric Research office among a raft of other reductions to one of the main scientific agencies of the US
www.newscientist.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Proposed cuts by the Trump administration would wipe out NOAA’s Ocean and Atmospheric Research office among a raft of other reductions to one of the main scientific agencies of the US