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Retired Geriatrician. New found passion for wildflowers. Distressed by how carelessly we destroy the nature that sustains us. Inspired by those fighting to bring change
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All in a day’s work.

How does he sleep at night? Evil

Oh dear

Well what a surprise that Tony Blair's comments on Net Zero made The Telegraph front page. Hold on, isn't he the Saudi Oil lobbyist? 😯

The 19 richest U.S. households saw a $1 trillion wealth increase in 2024, a rise that exceeds the size of Switzerland’s economy. These 19 households now control $2.6 trillion in wealth — almost as much wealth as the bottom 50% of American households. If this isn't an oligarchy, what is?

Well, it's official. We just received notice that all authors on the Sixth National Climate Assessment have just been released from their roles. The NCA is a vital, Congressionally mandated resource for our nation as we prepare for the impacts of climate change. This is a huge loss.

Post-mortem results awaited on a further seven birds. #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime #Ornithology raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/28/1...

"It would require about 31 hectares of corn ethanol to produce the same amount of energy generated by one hectare of land covered in solar panels." www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/04/new-...

Mongabay Latam and Data Crítica examined and compared official data of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico, including satellite images by scientists studying oil spills and evidence compiled by fishing communities. Their analysis found that most oil spills are not reported.

We don't spy on MP's bank accounts who receive far more benefits than any disabled person can. But if we did, we would be able to stop all the dodgy donations billionaires pay them to not do their job, and instead pour public funds in the billionaires pockets.

Good to be aware of this.

Evil. No other word for it

“With Brexit, Farage helped embed the poor growth and state dysfunction that are even now providing fuel for his return.Britain has already spent one decade struggling to get by in the world Farage created. It can ill afford a second” Ffs. How much failure can we take? economist.com/leaders/2025...

Gary Lineker tells the truth about Gaza - and absolutely humiliates the British media

Incredible findings on impact of LEZ & ULEZ ⬇️ significantly reduced PM10 & NO2 levels ⬇️ sick leave reduced by 18.5% ⬆️ improved general health ⬇️ reduced incidence of long-term health conditions and respiratory issues ⬆️ mental well-being & happiness 💷 est. savings exceeding £37 million per year

Israel Is Using Suicide Drones to Target Displaced Palestinian Families Sheltering in Tents www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-gaz...

⚡️ PLANNING BILL ⚡️ As reported in today’s @theguardian.com, leading economists and ecologists say Part III of the Planning Bill must be changed because it creates a “licence to kill nature”. MPs must ignore the false rhetoric about nature being a block to growth—and #PausePartIII.

To say I am disappointed in the Guardian article quoted would be a huge understatement. Craven. How is the media still getting the Gaza murdered paramedics story so wrong? open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

It's genocide

The Extreme Weather Report, April 24, 2025: This is your weather at 1.5°C/2.7°F of global warming from burning oil, gas, and coal. #extremeweather #weathersky #wx #news

In 1940 would Roosevelt have told Churchill he held none of the cards and so should give half the UK and its coal mines to Hitler with no guarantee Hitler would not later take the remainder of the UK? Well, that’s the kind of stance Trump is taking with Zelensky. Trump’s America shames us all.

The richest country on the planet, the USA is the only one of the top 42 that has no Universal Healthcare. It makes far more sense when you understand that great wealth comes from stealing all the money and hoarding it instead of spending it on Public Services.

Would like to hear Lib Dems being vocal about this. Are they saying anything?

It's hard to get your head around the scale of the environmental vandalism the Labour government is hoping to unleash. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is up there with Trump's executive orders. And the reason is the same: corporate power. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week. They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions. Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.

This is a terrible terrible destructive decision. These sorts of long running research programmes take decades to build and their insights accumulate over decades too - the longer they run, the more valuable they become. This is knowledge vandalism. Nothing new and shiny can replace it.

"Turtle doves like overgrown hedges...at least 4.5 metres tall, + between 1970 + 2018 their population fell by 98%.. a decline...linked to loss of hedges. Dormice are...unwilling to move across gaps in hedges.... their population crashed by 72%" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

If the Labour govt really intends to release "migrant crime league tables" then they must also release "migrant contribution league tables". Releasing one without the other only serves to cast deeply bigoted stigma on hard working and law abiding people. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

We do live in mad world. Lead in toothpaste 🤷‍♂️

www.palestinechronicle.com/rev-isaac-ch...

An inconvenient truth for #Labour: #NHS privatisation is entirely un-evidence based and the public has never agreed to it. All evidence is that #privatisation is: 1) more expensive for taxpayers, and 2) has worse outcomes for patients

The Palantir “ethic” on display. The Palantir into which 🇬🇧 Gov has entrusted NHS, defence and police data

Contracting out nhs care to private companies costs more. Just stop the gravy boat. Stop

Happy #Easter Weekend! 🤣

Just signed this petition. If you also believe trans lives matter, add your name now. As I write this, it’s sitting at just over 50,000 signatures. Once it it hits 100,000, this petition will be considered for debate in UK Parliament. Let’s make it happen 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Worrying. Ignoring the problem won’t fix it. Good to see out in public domain.

Every generation has its scapegoat, its "moral panic" Created by the rich, for the poor to squabble over in distraction. Trans people exist. They always have. They always will. They have every right to. Billionaires shouldn't. They oppress everyone. Over every generation. Let's talk about that 👊

Fatima Hassouna. Say her name. Keep saying her name

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Why a US trade deal isn’t good for the UK Better together with EU Petition link below

I never know if petitions make much difference but I want my government to know that trans rights are human rights and TERFs are a harmful force in the country.

Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale

In case you needed proof that the disastrous Citizens United decision put a for sale sign on our democracy. 👇