Kelly Lea

Passionate about science & technology for a better world. Head of Comms & Engagement, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Views are my own.

[UKCEH @UK_CEH]

NEW! Warming temperatures could make crops like chickpeas, soybeans, okra, oranges & durum wheat viable in the UK by 2080 🫘🍊.

Climate change is already impacting farming. Our new study shows how crop suitability might change in the future.

https://t.co/TcSUIoUWEa

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[UKCEH @UK_CEH]

As wildfires continue to impact communities in Los Angeles, scientists are assessing the contributing factors.

A combination of unusually dry vegetation, high temperatures, and strong offshore winds fueled the wildfires, said Dr Doug Kelley, UKCEH wildfire scientist.

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[UKCEH @UK_CEH]

Our comment on the ongoing and devastating #wildfire situation in California:

"The fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how extreme weather increases fire risk.... 1/

[Science Media Centre UK @SMC_London]

expert reaction to LA wildfires
https://t.co/Oo7KQ2RzMV

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Our star outreach manager, Jordan d’Arras talking @STEPtoFusion with the one and only @ProfBrianCox 👏

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

The moment we met the one and only @ProfBrianCox at North Star Science School!

STEP’s Outreach Manager Jordan d’Arras had the opportunity to share our world-leading STEP programme and the transformative potential of fusion energy.

Professor Cox is a champion of science communication, so although our encounter was brief, it was an honour to engage with someone who shares our passion for fusion and advancing humanity through science and technology.

Dear Professor, it was a privilege to share the promise of the UK’s prototype fusion powerplant, STEP with you. How about a site visit to see how we’ll be transforming a former coal-fired power station site? Hit us up!

#FossilToFusion #FusionEnergy #ProfessorBrianCox #ScienceforGood

Photo credits: Benno Photography (Ben Collins) & Andrew Klinkenberg

@UKAEAofficial @NorthStarSSE @beworkwise

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

NEXT WEEK! 📢 Join us at our Community Event and get a firsthand look at the UK’s fusion energy future, happening right on your doorstep!

Friday 22 November
11am - 4pm
Retford Town Hall

#Retford #CommunityEvent

@BassetlawDC @NottsCC @WestLindseyDC @LincolnshireCC

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

UPCOMING EVENT - Friday 22nd November 11am - 4pm, Retford Town Hall
The boldest endeavours start with a practical STEP, join us and explore the exciting progress happening at the West Burton site. Pop in for a cuppa and meet the team. We'll see you there! #CommunityEvent #Retford

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

Thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online today. The digital version of the Royal Society journal is now open access for all.
https://t.co/sTBffwbKi8
@RSocPublishing @UKAEAofficial @energygovuk

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

“…in developing such fusion power plants, we are creating new technologies and solutions that can reach far beyond the task of energy generation” writes @DrStuClark in The Observer @guardian

Read about the benefits of developing and delivering #fusion

https://t.co/AAONBJ8L7b

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Great to see our colleagues from Lincolnshire @CulhamCampus @STEPtoFusion

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

We were thrilled to welcome @LincsCC to @CulhamCampus yesterday for a tour of site. It was great to have such engaging and enthusiastic conversations.
@GreaterLincsLEP @UKAEAofficial

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

Listen to Professor David Gann CBE on LBC interviewed by Martin Stanford talking about our STEP programme:

"There are more people working on fusion in the UK than anywhere else in the world... and we are world leaders in fusion."

https://t.co/uIFdiN1ysj

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Thanks for joining us at the @STEPtoFusion launch event @Ben_Bradley_32

[Ben Bradley @Ben_Bradley_32]

I've been in Gainsborough this lunch time as UK Atomic Energy Authority and our STEP Fusion project launch their new brand and continue local stakeholder engagement across the region.

#STEPintoFusion

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Thanks for joining us and sharing our STEP story

[Jamie Waller @jamiewaller2]

Very exciting to hear more about the STEP nuclear fusion prototype coming to Nottinghamshire, which has been compared to Britain's NASA. Can't wait to see where this leads @STEPtoFusion

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Definitely worth a watch and follow @STEPtoFusion

[STEP Fusion @STEPtoFusion]

Introducing the STEP programme to build the UK’s prototype fusion energy powerplant. We’ll work together, with one mission, to develop fusion energy, scale it and deliver it at pace.
https://t.co/jKNVuvvvoR

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

One small step…

[NASA @NASA]

"The Eagle has landed."

On July 20, 1969 — 55 years ago today — #Apollo11 touched down on the Moon.

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

The STEP team are looking forward to our community event @TrinityArtsGain on Tuesday. There will definitely be some STEP firsts - just drop in! Children welcome #STEPtoFusion

[Bassetlaw Council @BassetlawDC]

The UKAEA’s announcement today has been welcomed by Council Leader, Cllr James Naish. “This is a major milestone in the journey to deliver STEP here in Bassetlaw. We continue work closely with the @UKAEA to ensure that the long-term benefits of this investment are realised.”

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

Exciting news for industry and STEP today. #STEPtoFusion

[UK Atomic Energy Authority @UKAEAofficial]

Paul Methven, CEO, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions, welcomes today's announcement about the search for STEP's long-term engineering and construction partners, in addition to the launch of a formal consultation on a National Policy Statement for fusion energy. #FusionEnergyWeek

[Kelly Lea @KellyLeaPR]

It was fantastic to host @AndrewBowie_MP at West Burton - the home of #STEPtoFusion

[Department for Energy Security and Net Zero @energygovuk]

The USA and UK announced a ground-breaking partnership to collaborate on fusion energy development this week.

Nuclear & Networks Minister @AndrewBowie recently visited West Burton, a former coal-fired station that will be the centre of a UK fusion revolution 📹👇
@UKAEAofficial