Esther Smith
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Radical collaboration across health, environment and nature sectors. Finding out what works to spread stories that power real life change. North of England.
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BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
"Let us then agitate for pure air and pure water, and break through the monopolies of water and sewer companies, as we would break down the door of a house to rescue some fellow-creature from the flames that raged within. It rests with ourselves to get rid of these evils.”
#HistoryRepeats
#HistoryRepeats
July 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
"Let us then agitate for pure air and pure water, and break through the monopolies of water and sewer companies, as we would break down the door of a house to rescue some fellow-creature from the flames that raged within. It rests with ourselves to get rid of these evils.”
#HistoryRepeats
#HistoryRepeats
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Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists
Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists
Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers say
More than 30,000 people a year in England and Wales could die from heat-related causes by the 2070s, scientists have warned.
A new study calculates that heat mortality could rise more than fiftyfold in 50 years because of climate heating. Researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine compared different potential scenarios, looking at levels of warming, measures to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis, regional climatic differences and potential power outages. They also modelled the ageing population. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists
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Systemic protections and guardrails are essential to a functioning society. Nature understands this even if oligarchs don't.
May 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Systemic protections and guardrails are essential to a functioning society. Nature understands this even if oligarchs don't.
Proud to be working with some of the fab projects mentioned here naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/21/g...
Growing together - how community-led green infrastructure delivers health and climate benefits
In Britain's increasingly urban landscape, where 85% of the population lives in towns and cities, green infrastructure has become essential for collective wellbeing. Yet one-third of people cannot acc...
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Proud to be working with some of the fab projects mentioned here naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/21/g...
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Brontë country to become protected national nature reserve
Brontë country to become protected national nature reserve
The 1,274-hectare Bradford Pennine Gateway links eight nature sites and includes landscape that inspired sisters
The sweeping landscapes of the Pennines inspired the Brontë sisters, and now those lands are being protected as one of England’s biggest nature reserves.
A huge new national nature reserve, to be called the Bradford Pennine Gateway, is being announced by the government on Tuesday. It will give Bradford, one of Britain’s largest and most nature-deprived cities, easier and more protected access to green space Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Brontë country to become protected national nature reserve
"It's everything to me". #Nature and #NHS working together for the benefit of people and planet - fantastic video about NHS Nature Therapy from Bradford NHS Foundation Trust vimeo.com/1073566103/8...
NHS Foundation Trust (with locations)-
This is "NHS Foundation Trust (with locations)-" by Envisuals - Video Production on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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April 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"It's everything to me". #Nature and #NHS working together for the benefit of people and planet - fantastic video about NHS Nature Therapy from Bradford NHS Foundation Trust vimeo.com/1073566103/8...
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As anti-American sentiment grows across Europe, one retailer is giving shoppers a way to avoid products made in the US
A Danish Supermarket Hits Back at US Tariffs
As anti-American sentiment grows across Europe, one retailer is giving shoppers a way to avoid products made in the US.
www.bloomberg.com
April 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
As anti-American sentiment grows across Europe, one retailer is giving shoppers a way to avoid products made in the US
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2. As the CBI, scarcely known for its green credentials, shows, "The net zero economy has become a powerhouse of job creation and economic expansion with 10.1% growth in the total economic value supported by the net zero economy since 2023." www.cbi.org.uk/articles/gro...
Growth and innovation in the UK’s net zero economy | CBI
The latest CBI Economics commissioned report looks at the growing contributions of net zero to the UK economy.
www.cbi.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
2. As the CBI, scarcely known for its green credentials, shows, "The net zero economy has become a powerhouse of job creation and economic expansion with 10.1% growth in the total economic value supported by the net zero economy since 2023." www.cbi.org.uk/articles/gro...
In need of inspiration. Hoping lunchtime sea and the gaffer's new book will do the trick #nature #justearth
March 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In need of inspiration. Hoping lunchtime sea and the gaffer's new book will do the trick #nature #justearth
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Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England
Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England
Prime minister brings health service back under ‘democratic control’ of ministers
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Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.
The prime minister said…
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Keir Starmer abolishes health service’s executive body NHS England
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NEW: Keir Starmer says the government will be abolishing NHS England and NHS will be brought back under direct political control.
Big moment. In effect a dramatic and large scale NHS reorganisation.
Big moment. In effect a dramatic and large scale NHS reorganisation.
March 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
NEW: Keir Starmer says the government will be abolishing NHS England and NHS will be brought back under direct political control.
Big moment. In effect a dramatic and large scale NHS reorganisation.
Big moment. In effect a dramatic and large scale NHS reorganisation.
"To summarize the summary: anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
March 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"To summarize the summary: anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."
Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Douglas Adams, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Looking forward to this webinar in June. Any #OT #occupationaltherapist into #nature #natureforhealth who know how we can best network? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...
Embedding Nature Connection in Mental Health Care
Join us for a webinar hosted by Natural England, specifically designed for NHS secondary care colleagues!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Looking forward to this webinar in June. Any #OT #occupationaltherapist into #nature #natureforhealth who know how we can best network? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-...
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
After a slightly snappy end to the week, love this as a reminder of the level of discourse I want to get to and stay at. paulgraham.com/disagree.html
February 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
After a slightly snappy end to the week, love this as a reminder of the level of discourse I want to get to and stay at. paulgraham.com/disagree.html
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Trump’s methods at work: Reuters reports that the United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources.
February 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Trump’s methods at work: Reuters reports that the United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources.
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Explainer: Nine ‘tipping points’ that could be triggered by climate change
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-ni...
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-ni...
Explainer: Nine ‘tipping points’ that could be triggered by climate change - Carbon Brief
Tipping points are thresholds where a tiny change could push a system into a completely new state.
www.carbonbrief.org
February 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Explainer: Nine ‘tipping points’ that could be triggered by climate change
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-ni...
www.carbonbrief.org/explainer-ni...
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Climate change is already hitting the UK hard. Recent research explores why models in the 3rd UK Climate Change Risk Assessment found the chance of 40C heat by 2040 was 0.02%...
...yet in 2022, multiple regions hit 40C (urban & rural).
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
but... 🧵
...yet in 2022, multiple regions hit 40C (urban & rural).
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
but... 🧵
November 30, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Climate change is already hitting the UK hard. Recent research explores why models in the 3rd UK Climate Change Risk Assessment found the chance of 40C heat by 2040 was 0.02%...
...yet in 2022, multiple regions hit 40C (urban & rural).
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
but... 🧵
...yet in 2022, multiple regions hit 40C (urban & rural).
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
but... 🧵
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More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years
More than 100,000 new homes will be built on the highest-risk flood zones in England in the next five years as part of the government’s push…
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Amazing to have article published here - in practice a collaborative effort from many colleagues - about how #NHS sites can work for peole, #nature and planet issuu.com/landscape-in...
The healing power of landscape: Nature, community and resilience in healthcare environments
Landscape design is not merely an aesthetic addition but a vital component of holistic healthcare. Through collaboration and innovation, it is possible to create spaces that address complex healthcare...
issuu.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Amazing to have article published here - in practice a collaborative effort from many colleagues - about how #NHS sites can work for peole, #nature and planet issuu.com/landscape-in...
I really do love an infographic, and this State of Natural Capital Report is full of them. Currently working with the authors of this fab piece of work and other colleagues to understand applications for linking nature and health sectors publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/...
January 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I really do love an infographic, and this State of Natural Capital Report is full of them. Currently working with the authors of this fab piece of work and other colleagues to understand applications for linking nature and health sectors publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/...
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8 easy ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area:
🐞 Let the grass grow
🐝 Ditch the poison
🍃 Embrace some mess
🌳 Plant trees
🌿 Scrub-up
🌻 Plant with nature in mind
🐸 Go wild for water
🌱 Look after the soil
🐾 More: bit.ly/2P4TYBQ
#biodiversity #nature #wildlife
🐞 Let the grass grow
🐝 Ditch the poison
🍃 Embrace some mess
🌳 Plant trees
🌿 Scrub-up
🌻 Plant with nature in mind
🐸 Go wild for water
🌱 Look after the soil
🐾 More: bit.ly/2P4TYBQ
#biodiversity #nature #wildlife
December 24, 2024 at 8:50 AM
8 easy ways to get micro-rewilding in your garden or local area:
🐞 Let the grass grow
🐝 Ditch the poison
🍃 Embrace some mess
🌳 Plant trees
🌿 Scrub-up
🌻 Plant with nature in mind
🐸 Go wild for water
🌱 Look after the soil
🐾 More: bit.ly/2P4TYBQ
#biodiversity #nature #wildlife
🐞 Let the grass grow
🐝 Ditch the poison
🍃 Embrace some mess
🌳 Plant trees
🌿 Scrub-up
🌻 Plant with nature in mind
🐸 Go wild for water
🌱 Look after the soil
🐾 More: bit.ly/2P4TYBQ
#biodiversity #nature #wildlife