Al McVittie

Environmental economist researching ecosystem services, natural capital, agriculture and food systems. Quite likes cycling.
@[email protected]

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@neverstraysfar @irishpeloton Don't you mean Never Strays Far Melinda Apples Jacob’s Crackers Visit Suffolk avec Zwift?

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@edintravel @Ken_J_Murray Ashley Terrace is now open in both directions

[SEFARI Gateway @SEFARIscot]

🌍 What are the costs of action & inaction in a changing climate? 🌿

Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗https://t.co/aMEK4uSL44

@SRUC SAC consulting @NatureScot @scotgov
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@itvcycling I'm waiting to see where you go if there's an Oscar Onley stage win

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@ChrisGiles_ https://t.co/AQ8WHbgHfJ

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@ChrisGiles_ Terrible messaging - this is specifically due to a foot and mouth outbreak in parts of Europe (note poultry not included)

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@cocteautriplets I've only just realised that a Google Lens search not only finds the listing, but all similar places for sale, and even better, booking .com properties you can actually stay in?

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

Harebell season in full swing in the Scottish Borders
#wildflowerhour
@wildflower_hour
@BSBIbotany

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

More hill and grassland spots around Tiree
Harebell, Eyebright, Ladies bedstraw (and Scotch burnet moth)
#wildflowerhour
@wildflower_hour
@BSBIbotany

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

More hill and grassland spots around Tiree
English stonecrop, Bog pimpernel, Bog Asphodel
#wildflowerhour
@wildflower_hour
@BSBIbotany

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

Some hill and grassland spots around Tiree
Marsh thistle, Red Bartsia, Heath spotted-orchid
#wildflowerhour
@wildflower_hour
@BSBIbotany

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

Some coastal spots around Tiree
Sea-holly, Field mustard, Sea rocket
#wildflowerhour
@wildflower_hour
@BSBIbotany

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@edfoc @edi_dot_bike @detaildesigner @nigelbagshaw @bugg3r_it @SpokesLothian It's not just the airport, but Edinburgh Park and possible extension to Newbridge that would be the business case.
The real question is do we have to develop Granton or where else otherwise?

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@mikegalsworthy Should probably edit that to reflect the corrected figures like the Guardian did.
The idea that 170 bison could offset 2 million cars doesn't pass any kind of sniff test. Even the correct 43,000 cars seems too high.
https://t.co/FRvG6EB6tW

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@DavyMcCracken Don't think it's been frosty enough. I put some on my wildflower patch to keep the grass down and nada.

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@PlanningShit @WorldBollard Looks more like an offset than net gain

[Prof Eileen Wall 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺 @leenybum]

Exciting new research on ecosystem service valuation just in time for #EarthDay! The Ecosystem Services Valuation Database provides crucial info for policy decisions and sustainable development efforts. 🌍🌿💰 #ValueNature #SRUCResearch #Collaboration

https://t.co/7n5u993VS4

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

I tried this with Bard. It claimed that "John Major" has a silent t to aid pronunciation. I pointed out the t was also invisible, and it did concede that made correct pronunciation more difficult.

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

@nedboulting He wasn't too shabby in 2021 either

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@nalanpog @EdinburghUni That's a tricky question when asked about the 'nature of your visit' at immigration

[Al McVittie @Al_McV]

I've become far less tolerant of any work travel since Covid.
But, @EdinburghUni has an interesting approach to dealing with unavoidable emissions
https://t.co/4Ea8F81URk

[Nicholas Poggioli @nalanpog]

Why can't academics give up flying?

We identified cultural, individual, and organizational reasons academics think we can't decarbonize research production.

Especially relevant as more conferences & workshops return to offline-only formats.

https://t.co/a41ld9B7Y8