Pete Scarborough
@petescarbs.bsky.social
Professor of Population Health | University of Oxford | Sustainable Healthy Diets & Transformers
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Diets evolve faster than we think. In the UK, a long-running survey has tracked what families buy each week since 1940. The latest results reveal massive shifts in just three generations — and debunk the idea that our diets are purely cultural and unchangeable.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
From builder’s tea to oat milk coffee, how British family eating habits have changed since WW2
New survey data shows that British families eat a significantly larger variety of foods since 1940
www.gov.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Diets evolve faster than we think. In the UK, a long-running survey has tracked what families buy each week since 1940. The latest results reveal massive shifts in just three generations — and debunk the idea that our diets are purely cultural and unchangeable.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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florence pew: thread
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
florence pew: thread
Remembering my old maths tutor Peter Neumann. He was a real eccentric genius. Loved maths. Used to write his name as πeter and insist that the college records use πN as his initials. He did his undergrad degree at Queen's College Oxford and stayed there the rest of his life. #MathSky
Peter M. Neumann - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Remembering my old maths tutor Peter Neumann. He was a real eccentric genius. Loved maths. Used to write his name as πeter and insist that the college records use πN as his initials. He did his undergrad degree at Queen's College Oxford and stayed there the rest of his life. #MathSky
Alt-rock, alt-country, alt-modes... If you're interested in all things alternative, then try @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social seminar at 4pm today on Alternative Proteins!
Dr Cleo Verkuijl will talk about environmental impact and economic viability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
Dr Cleo Verkuijl will talk about environmental impact and economic viability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
Alternative proteins: Progress, pitfalls and possibilities
Future of Food seminar: Cleo Verkuijl
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Alt-rock, alt-country, alt-modes... If you're interested in all things alternative, then try @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social seminar at 4pm today on Alternative Proteins!
Dr Cleo Verkuijl will talk about environmental impact and economic viability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
Dr Cleo Verkuijl will talk about environmental impact and economic viability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
"Ray, when somebody asks you 'Would you like to do a genetic analysis of a sample of Hitler's blood for a TV show' you say NO!"
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"Ray, when somebody asks you 'Would you like to do a genetic analysis of a sample of Hitler's blood for a TV show' you say NO!"
I've been dubious of the predictive ability of some genetic research, but "this sample of Hitler's blood suggests there is a strong chance he never had normal sexual relations with a woman" is something else entirely
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I've been dubious of the predictive ability of some genetic research, but "this sample of Hitler's blood suggests there is a strong chance he never had normal sexual relations with a woman" is something else entirely
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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politicians, media and large institutions deciding to stop saying 'climate change' hasn't materially reduced public conern about it or support for actions to tackle it
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
politicians, media and large institutions deciding to stop saying 'climate change' hasn't materially reduced public conern about it or support for actions to tackle it
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
turns out people genuinely do not want to be baked alive by the atmosphere they're in!!!
I'd do a lot more peer review if logging in to journal editorial management sites wasn't like Goldfinger trying to break into Fort Knox
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I'd do a lot more peer review if logging in to journal editorial management sites wasn't like Goldfinger trying to break into Fort Knox
A checkerboard axis cube looks like a mean little robot
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A checkerboard axis cube looks like a mean little robot
"The only visible banner was an advert for Pancho’s Award Winning Burritos"
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much?
Two midweek matches in England had a backdrop of war and geopolitics, but only one drew large protests
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"The only visible banner was an advert for Pancho’s Award Winning Burritos"
Got to the end-of-level email boss but I swear I will never finish this bloody game
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Got to the end-of-level email boss but I swear I will never finish this bloody game
OMG the pressure. I don't even know which way is 'off'
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
OMG the pressure. I don't even know which way is 'off'
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Reminder that 1) we need to cut fossil fuel emissions immediately and sharply and 2) even if fossil emissions were eliminated immediately, food system emissions could still prevent the world from keeping warming below 1.5-2C. So big changes to food production and consumption are also necessary.
Global food system emissions could preclude achieving the 1.5° and 2°C climate change targets
Concerted efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from food production are necessary to limit increases in global temperature.
www.science.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Reminder that 1) we need to cut fossil fuel emissions immediately and sharply and 2) even if fossil emissions were eliminated immediately, food system emissions could still prevent the world from keeping warming below 1.5-2C. So big changes to food production and consumption are also necessary.
Found this at the bottom of some conference note paper. Think it might work as my email signature
November 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Found this at the bottom of some conference note paper. Think it might work as my email signature
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A reminder that we are still accepting applications to this funded DPhil post! Deadline 2nd Dec, though we recommend getting in touch before then.
Do please share!
Do please share!
We're are now accepting applications for an exciting DPhil at the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, *FUNDED* by the THRIVING Food Futures research hub!
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
Crowd-pleasers or food fights? Exploring UK public support and objection to divisive policies that aim to reduce the environmental harm caused by the food system
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A reminder that we are still accepting applications to this funded DPhil post! Deadline 2nd Dec, though we recommend getting in touch before then.
Do please share!
Do please share!
We had a great seminar about food provision in 'asylum hotels' last night. Next seminar is on 13th November and all about the economics of alternative proteins. Please come and join us in person or online. Details below.
Interested in #AlternativeProteins? Come along and join us for a talk from @cleoverk.bsky.social on Thursday 13 November.
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We had a great seminar about food provision in 'asylum hotels' last night. Next seminar is on 13th November and all about the economics of alternative proteins. Please come and join us in person or online. Details below.
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Interested in #AlternativeProteins? Come along and join us for a talk from @cleoverk.bsky.social on Thursday 13 November.
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Interested in #AlternativeProteins? Come along and join us for a talk from @cleoverk.bsky.social on Thursday 13 November.
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/altern...
In person or online. All welcome. cc: @petescarbs.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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Why do people disagree so strongly on alternative proteins?
TABLE's new report unpacks the alternative proteins debate, drawing on the 3-part summer webseries we hosted over the summer. Supported by @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social.
Check out the report here: buff.ly/Ia4V9hd
TABLE's new report unpacks the alternative proteins debate, drawing on the 3-part summer webseries we hosted over the summer. Supported by @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social.
Check out the report here: buff.ly/Ia4V9hd
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Why do people disagree so strongly on alternative proteins?
TABLE's new report unpacks the alternative proteins debate, drawing on the 3-part summer webseries we hosted over the summer. Supported by @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social.
Check out the report here: buff.ly/Ia4V9hd
TABLE's new report unpacks the alternative proteins debate, drawing on the 3-part summer webseries we hosted over the summer. Supported by @oxpolicyengaged.bsky.social.
Check out the report here: buff.ly/Ia4V9hd
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Save the date! The LEAP conference will return on 22 April 2026. Come and join us at Worcester College in Oxford to discuss meat and dairy production and consumption.
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Save the date! The LEAP conference will return on 22 April 2026. Come and join us at Worcester College in Oxford to discuss meat and dairy production and consumption.
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
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'Things were about to turn video nasty!'
- Timothy Dalton, LICENCE TO KILL / 1989
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all Bond agents, allies and pals!
#Halloween #JamesBond
⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚪️🔴
- Timothy Dalton, LICENCE TO KILL / 1989
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all Bond agents, allies and pals!
#Halloween #JamesBond
⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚪️🔴
October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
'Things were about to turn video nasty!'
- Timothy Dalton, LICENCE TO KILL / 1989
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all Bond agents, allies and pals!
#Halloween #JamesBond
⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚪️🔴
- Timothy Dalton, LICENCE TO KILL / 1989
HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all Bond agents, allies and pals!
#Halloween #JamesBond
⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚪️🔴
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This was all kicked off by Bill Gates's nonsense earlier this week.
As if adaptation - moving entire populations, transitioning natural and food systems, upgrading public services and infrastructure, changing our financial system and dealing with huge economic costs - is some sort of easier route.
As if adaptation - moving entire populations, transitioning natural and food systems, upgrading public services and infrastructure, changing our financial system and dealing with huge economic costs - is some sort of easier route.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This was all kicked off by Bill Gates's nonsense earlier this week.
As if adaptation - moving entire populations, transitioning natural and food systems, upgrading public services and infrastructure, changing our financial system and dealing with huge economic costs - is some sort of easier route.
As if adaptation - moving entire populations, transitioning natural and food systems, upgrading public services and infrastructure, changing our financial system and dealing with huge economic costs - is some sort of easier route.
We're told that being in the Royal Family isn't a luxury, it's a life of service and intrusion that the family must endure. Yet we're also told that removing Andrew from the Royal Family is a terrible punishment. So which is it?
October 31, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We're told that being in the Royal Family isn't a luxury, it's a life of service and intrusion that the family must endure. Yet we're also told that removing Andrew from the Royal Family is a terrible punishment. So which is it?
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It’s interesting that he *can* be stripped of the title prince when we were constantly told by the bbc & others that that wasn’t possible because being a prince was a fact, as the son of a queen.
We live in such an unquestioning, classist, deferential society.
We live in such an unquestioning, classist, deferential society.
October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It’s interesting that he *can* be stripped of the title prince when we were constantly told by the bbc & others that that wasn’t possible because being a prince was a fact, as the son of a queen.
We live in such an unquestioning, classist, deferential society.
We live in such an unquestioning, classist, deferential society.