Miles Richardson
@findingnature.bsky.social
Prof. of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness @DerbyUni - improving nature connection to unite human & nature’s wellbeing. Biodiversity stripes creator.
The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.
Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.
Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
November 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection
Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors
Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive
Environmental organisation membership had little impact
Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors
Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive
Environmental organisation membership had little impact
Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection
Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors
Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive
Environmental organisation membership had little impact
Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors
Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive
Environmental organisation membership had little impact
Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health.
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g...
Very happy with the cover of the paperback - available tomorrow!
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Very happy with the cover of the paperback - available tomorrow!
Three good things in nature is a simple intervention that boosts wellbeing, deepens connection to nature, people and life.
First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i...
First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i...
October 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Three good things in nature is a simple intervention that boosts wellbeing, deepens connection to nature, people and life.
First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i...
First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i...
Very happy to hear my latest research has been accepted for publication - taken over a year to write and review.
The purpose of the X will soon be revealed!
The purpose of the X will soon be revealed!
September 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Very happy to hear my latest research has been accepted for publication - taken over a year to write and review.
The purpose of the X will soon be revealed!
The purpose of the X will soon be revealed!
Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n...
September 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n...
What if it were possible to simulate how generations lost their connection to nature?
My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800. Summary and links to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800. Summary and links to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What if it were possible to simulate how generations lost their connection to nature?
My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800. Summary and links to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800. Summary and links to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
What if it were possible to simulate how we lost our connection to nature over 200 years?
My latest research does just that and validates it against the decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
My latest research does just that and validates it against the decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What if it were possible to simulate how we lost our connection to nature over 200 years?
My latest research does just that and validates it against the decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
My latest research does just that and validates it against the decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Even a 1000% increase in urban greening by 2050 wasn’t enough to reverse the disconnection from nature caused by the ten-fold increase in urbanisation since 1800: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Even a 1000% increase in urban greening by 2050 wasn’t enough to reverse the disconnection from nature caused by the ten-fold increase in urbanisation since 1800: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Recovery of the human nature relationship is possible, but slow. Transformative action today is needed for a post 2050 recovery: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Recovery of the human nature relationship is possible, but slow. Transformative action today is needed for a post 2050 recovery: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Understanding how nature connection was lost is key to knowing how to restore it.
Summary of my latest research which suggests a way forward by looking back: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Summary of my latest research which suggests a way forward by looking back: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Understanding how nature connection was lost is key to knowing how to restore it.
Summary of my latest research which suggests a way forward by looking back: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Summary of my latest research which suggests a way forward by looking back: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
How many nature words would they use?
Modelling the decline in nature engagement due to urbanisation mirrors decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Modelling the decline in nature engagement due to urbanisation mirrors decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How many nature words would they use?
Modelling the decline in nature engagement due to urbanisation mirrors decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Modelling the decline in nature engagement due to urbanisation mirrors decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
Nature words in books have declined by 60% since 1800 and a model simulating over 200 years of human–nature relationships in an increasingly urban world accurately mirrors that decline.
What happens when it runs through to 2125?
My latest research: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
What happens when it runs through to 2125?
My latest research: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
August 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Nature words in books have declined by 60% since 1800 and a model simulating over 200 years of human–nature relationships in an increasingly urban world accurately mirrors that decline.
What happens when it runs through to 2125?
My latest research: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
What happens when it runs through to 2125?
My latest research: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m...
My latest research models 200+ years of human–nature relationships to understand how disconnection happened—and how it might be reversed: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My latest research models 200+ years of human–nature relationships to understand how disconnection happened—and how it might be reversed: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Agent-based modelling meets cultural data. A new way to understand—and shape—the future of nature connection: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
August 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Agent-based modelling meets cultural data. A new way to understand—and shape—the future of nature connection: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
A long view of human–nature systems. From 1800 to 2125, the simulation tracks births, deaths, urbanisation, and nature connection: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A long view of human–nature systems. From 1800 to 2125, the simulation tracks births, deaths, urbanisation, and nature connection: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Yes, there was exploitation of more abundant nature, but a big decline in biodiversity (similar trend to connection) since then, with IPBES citing increasing disconnection from nature as a key cause. UK/US connection is now half that of more connected nations like Nepal & Ecuador.
August 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yes, there was exploitation of more abundant nature, but a big decline in biodiversity (similar trend to connection) since then, with IPBES citing increasing disconnection from nature as a key cause. UK/US connection is now half that of more connected nations like Nepal & Ecuador.
My latest research shows a 61.5% decline in nature connection since 1800, closely matching the decline in the use of nature words: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My latest research shows a 61.5% decline in nature connection since 1800, closely matching the decline in the use of nature words: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What if it were possible to simulate how generations lost their connection to nature? My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
August 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What if it were possible to simulate how generations lost their connection to nature? My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
Nature words in books—like blossom, moss, bud—declined by 60% since 1800. Language reflects what people notice and value. My latest research in the journal Earth: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
August 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Nature words in books—like blossom, moss, bud—declined by 60% since 1800. Language reflects what people notice and value. My latest research in the journal Earth: www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/...
My latest research looked at people’s relationship with nature since 1800, and created a model that accurately recreated that trend and looked forward to 2125 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
August 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My latest research looked at people’s relationship with nature since 1800, and created a model that accurately recreated that trend and looked forward to 2125 www.theguardian.com/environment/...