Timon McPhearson
@timonm.bsky.social
Urban ecology and climate resilience scientist, IPCC AR6/AR7 Lead Author, NPCC Co-Chair, Founder/Director Urban System Lab, NYU
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You thought the pictures from last night were incredible? Look at this!
We have upgraded our geomagnetic forecast today (12 November 2025) to the highest intensity level amid an ongoing solar storm.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
Current predictions suggest that the activity will result in potentially the largest solar storm to hit our planet in over two decades.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
You thought the pictures from last night were incredible? Look at this!
thoughts and prayers to everyone in Jamaica today. stay safe!
Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest storms in Atlantic hurricane history, and it is about to hit Jamaica. 175 Miles Per Hour as of this morning.
This storm will be devastating for the island.
This storm will be devastating for the island.
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
thoughts and prayers to everyone in Jamaica today. stay safe!
Talking Nature Positive Cities and preview of our launch for the NATURA Global Roadmap for Urban Nature-based Solutions tomorrow at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Join us if you are in-person or registered online. Exciting work ahead! iucncongress2025.org/programme/na...
Nature-Positive Cities :From Global Frameworks to Local Action
iucncongress2025.org
October 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Talking Nature Positive Cities and preview of our launch for the NATURA Global Roadmap for Urban Nature-based Solutions tomorrow at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Join us if you are in-person or registered online. Exciting work ahead! iucncongress2025.org/programme/na...
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"By most metrics, 2025 has been the worst year for the American scientific enterprise in modern history". The result - we are "essentially ending America’s longstanding role as the world leader in science and innovation,” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/s...
Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows
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October 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"By most metrics, 2025 has been the worst year for the American scientific enterprise in modern history". The result - we are "essentially ending America’s longstanding role as the world leader in science and innovation,” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/s...
just nuts!
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October 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
just nuts!
Jane Goodall was an inspiration to anyone who wants to see good happen on this planet. Advocating to the very end, she spoke to us as a Planetary Guardian at NYC Climate Week just last week! An irreplaceable voice helping show the value of all nature.We miss you Jane www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Jane Goodall was an inspiration to anyone who wants to see good happen on this planet. Advocating to the very end, she spoke to us as a Planetary Guardian at NYC Climate Week just last week! An irreplaceable voice helping show the value of all nature.We miss you Jane www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
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Redefine how the world measures progress!
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September 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Redefine how the world measures progress!
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me too! there is hope in New York City!
I truly love this man and how he motivates people to believe in a better world.
On June 24, I began my Election Night speech by quoting Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” That's the spirit of this campaign, and our city.
This is "Until It’s Done,” a new series about New Yorkers who refused to accept that a worthy goal was impossible.
This is "Until It’s Done,” a new series about New Yorkers who refused to accept that a worthy goal was impossible.
September 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
me too! there is hope in New York City!
Quotes get shortened (fine), but the point is that cities, governments, NGOs, individuals - ALL -must move from shock, concern, and worry to action that radically scales up adaptation and resilience investments to be better prepared for extreme rainfall and flooding www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/s...
When It Rains, It … Is ‘Terrifying’
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September 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Quotes get shortened (fine), but the point is that cities, governments, NGOs, individuals - ALL -must move from shock, concern, and worry to action that radically scales up adaptation and resilience investments to be better prepared for extreme rainfall and flooding www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/s...
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Here’s the simple truth that Donald Trump doesn’t want you to know:
Climate change is making extreme weather disasters more frequent and severe.
If we do not get our act together, this will only get worse.
Climate change is making extreme weather disasters more frequent and severe.
If we do not get our act together, this will only get worse.
August 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Here’s the simple truth that Donald Trump doesn’t want you to know:
Climate change is making extreme weather disasters more frequent and severe.
If we do not get our act together, this will only get worse.
Climate change is making extreme weather disasters more frequent and severe.
If we do not get our act together, this will only get worse.
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Trump administration is going to go after the "endangerment finding" that's the basis of pretty much all federal climate regulation. A huge gift to the fossil fuel industry and a "screw you" to the world.
E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Trump administration is going to go after the "endangerment finding" that's the basis of pretty much all federal climate regulation. A huge gift to the fossil fuel industry and a "screw you" to the world.
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📰 Just out in @pnas.org special issue: @timonm.bsky.social + 23 authors synthesize 60+ reviews & global regional knowledge on urban #NatureBasedSolutions.
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#UrbanSustainability #NbS #PNAS
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#UrbanSustainability #NbS #PNAS
July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📰 Just out in @pnas.org special issue: @timonm.bsky.social + 23 authors synthesize 60+ reviews & global regional knowledge on urban #NatureBasedSolutions.
🔗 Read more: buff.ly/jGfYSqO
#UrbanSustainability #NbS #PNAS
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#UrbanSustainability #NbS #PNAS
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📰 Just published in @pnas.org special issue: @loandhi.bsky.social + @timonm.bsky.social offer 4 levers for transformative urban adaptation through #NatureBasedSolutions.
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#NbS #PNAS #ClimateResilience
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#NbS #PNAS #ClimateResilience
July 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📰 Just published in @pnas.org special issue: @loandhi.bsky.social + @timonm.bsky.social offer 4 levers for transformative urban adaptation through #NatureBasedSolutions.
Read: buff.ly/FXggzzN
#NbS #PNAS #ClimateResilience
Read: buff.ly/FXggzzN
#NbS #PNAS #ClimateResilience
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📰 Just out in @pnas.org special issue: @nfrantzeskaki.bsky.social , Katinka Wijsman, Nadja Kabisch, and @timonm.bsky.social explore how #NatureBasedSolutions can support just urban transformations.
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#NbS #UrbanJustice #UrbanSustainability #PNAS #JustTransitions
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#NbS #UrbanJustice #UrbanSustainability #PNAS #JustTransitions
July 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📰 Just out in @pnas.org special issue: @nfrantzeskaki.bsky.social , Katinka Wijsman, Nadja Kabisch, and @timonm.bsky.social explore how #NatureBasedSolutions can support just urban transformations.
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#NbS #UrbanJustice #UrbanSustainability #PNAS #JustTransitions
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#NbS #UrbanJustice #UrbanSustainability #PNAS #JustTransitions
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35. EPA preparing to revoke endangerment finding, in spite of all evidence that climate change does indeed endanger human welfare (July 23, 2025)
Trump administration is going to go after the "endangerment finding" that's the basis of pretty much all federal climate regulation. A huge gift to the fossil fuel industry and a "screw you" to the world.
E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
35. EPA preparing to revoke endangerment finding, in spite of all evidence that climate change does indeed endanger human welfare (July 23, 2025)
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"A Proposed Budget Cut That Would Cripple American Science." --Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent. Story by @alexaroblesgil.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/3IFzGKJ
Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent
In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"A Proposed Budget Cut That Would Cripple American Science." --Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent. Story by @alexaroblesgil.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/3IFzGKJ
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Special @pnas.org issue explores how cities can harness nature-based solutions to climate change while advancing equity and public health. Contributors include @timonm.bsky.social and Elizabeth Cook.
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PNAS Special Features – Timely Collections on Breakthrough Research Across Disciplines
Explore PNAS Special Features—rigorously reviewed thematic collections that highlight cross-disciplinary research on urgent scientific challenges and innovations.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Special @pnas.org issue explores how cities can harness nature-based solutions to climate change while advancing equity and public health. Contributors include @timonm.bsky.social and Elizabeth Cook.
www.pnas.org/about/specia...
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I'm excited to share our Global Synthesis on Urban #Nature-based solutions. A meta-analysis of over 60 review papers combined with review from NBS experts in 7 global regions. See insights as well other articles in this Special Feature in PNAS, an output from NATURA www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Global synthesis and regional insights for mainstreaming urban nature-based solutions | PNAS
Nature-based solutions (NbS) have emerged as a key strategy for sustainably addressing
multiple urban challenges, with rapidly increasing knowledge...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I'm excited to share our Global Synthesis on Urban #Nature-based solutions. A meta-analysis of over 60 review papers combined with review from NBS experts in 7 global regions. See insights as well other articles in this Special Feature in PNAS, an output from NATURA www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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The second ‘Global synthesis and regional insights for mainstreaming #urban #naturebasedsolutions, led by Dr. @timonm.bsky.social, can be found here: www.pnas.org/doi/epub/10..... This was a huge effort and a key output from the excellent NATURA Project team! Also #openaccess thanks to the NSF.
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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July 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The second ‘Global synthesis and regional insights for mainstreaming #urban #naturebasedsolutions, led by Dr. @timonm.bsky.social, can be found here: www.pnas.org/doi/epub/10..... This was a huge effort and a key output from the excellent NATURA Project team! Also #openaccess thanks to the NSF.
"Gutting of the national infrastructure around weather emergencies comes at the same time that climate change is making severe disasters more common and more dangerous" www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Why Texas’ floods are a warning for the rest of the country
The disaster that unfolded in Kerr County, Texas, shows how many communities will struggle to prepare for extreme weather as the federal government pulls back.
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July 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Gutting of the national infrastructure around weather emergencies comes at the same time that climate change is making severe disasters more common and more dangerous" www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
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NEW: Sec. Noem has now admits "last mile" disaster communications weren't up to par in the Texas catastrophe. But while bodies were still being recovered on Tuesday DHS canceled a $3 million grant focused on improving precisely those kinds of "last mile" comms. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dhs-c...
DHS Cancels Extreme Weather Comms Grant While Bodies Still Being Recovered in Texas
As more than a hundred fatalities have been confirmed in Texas flash...
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July 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NEW: Sec. Noem has now admits "last mile" disaster communications weren't up to par in the Texas catastrophe. But while bodies were still being recovered on Tuesday DHS canceled a $3 million grant focused on improving precisely those kinds of "last mile" comms. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dhs-c...
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Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows. Gift link: nyti.ms/44KFFFv
Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows
An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs.
nyti.ms
July 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows. Gift link: nyti.ms/44KFFFv
"We need federal investment and commitments to help local vulnerable communities build systems that can decrease impacts.” www.ft.com/content/f9d9...
Texas floods ring alarm bells over global early warning systems
As extreme weather increases, countries are urged to invest in technology to warn populations of impending disasters
www.ft.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"We need federal investment and commitments to help local vulnerable communities build systems that can decrease impacts.” www.ft.com/content/f9d9...
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New York City's heat index reached nearly 130°F on Monday.
The urban east coast is one of the fastest-warming places in the US.
The climate context for this week's heat have:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The urban east coast is one of the fastest-warming places in the US.
The climate context for this week's heat have:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter
Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
New York City's heat index reached nearly 130°F on Monday.
The urban east coast is one of the fastest-warming places in the US.
The climate context for this week's heat have:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The urban east coast is one of the fastest-warming places in the US.
The climate context for this week's heat have:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Excited that @uslnyc.bsky.social is partnering on this!
👏 Newly funded @horizoneu.bsky.social project: @green-talent.bsky.social - where we lead the Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation work package - is to combat #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss by enhancing professional development in #Research & #Innovation.
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New Horizon Europe project will support the green transition by boosting skills and competences
The GREEN TALENT project aims to combat crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by enhancing professional development in the field
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June 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Excited that @uslnyc.bsky.social is partnering on this!