Henry Adams
@henryadamsuk.bsky.social
Retired ecologist. Education: Imperial & UEA. Interests: Many: wildlife, the outdoors, cycling, protecting wildlife & environment/climate. End fossil fuels!
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The people fleeing climate breakdown around the world: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We had to swim to safety. I didn’t think we would make it out alive’: the people fleeing climate breakdown – in pictures
Photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer capture the families, farmers and fishers who have been forced to leave their homes by extreme weather – and the landscapes they left behind
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The people fleeing climate breakdown around the world: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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My charity @protect.earth is five years old this week.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My charity @protect.earth is five years old this week.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
Some stats. 🧵
- Planted 157,453 trees
- Created 4,985m of hedgerow
- Removed over 15 acres of invasive species (Japanese knotweed, rhododendrons, bamboo and Himalayan balsam)
- Run 5 free hedge-laying courses for Welsh farmers.
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#NewStudy shows #microplastics can carry harmful pathogens & #AntimicrobialResistant (AMR) bacteria.
With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed.
Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed.
Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly
pml.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#NewStudy shows #microplastics can carry harmful pathogens & #AntimicrobialResistant (AMR) bacteria.
With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed.
Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
With the @who.int calling #AMR “one of the top global health threats”, and an estimated 125 trillion microplastics in our ocean, urgent action is needed.
Full story:🔗 pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
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Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏
➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏
➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
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PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
@exetermarine.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
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Across most of Europe, researchers found groundwater reserves are have been shrinking due to climate change.
Groundwater provides almost 2/3 of total public water supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Groundwater provides almost 2/3 of total public water supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Across most of Europe, researchers found groundwater reserves are have been shrinking due to climate change.
Groundwater provides almost 2/3 of total public water supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Groundwater provides almost 2/3 of total public water supply.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Labour Government refused a 1% asset tax on the super rich, yet raised taxes on people already struggling.
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All whilst their "black hole" turned out to be utter nonsense.
Active choices to refuse to fund our communities which they desperately need.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
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Starmer and Trump discussed Palestine Action twice on calls before group’s terror ban, court hears
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is fighting the group’s terror ban: it will have a ‘dramatic, severe, widespread and potentially lifelong’ effect
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is fighting the group’s terror ban: it will have a ‘dramatic, severe, widespread and potentially lifelong’ effect
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Starmer and Trump discussed Palestine Action twice before terror ban, court hears
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is fighting the group’s terror ban at the High Court, arguing it will have a ‘dramatic, severe, widespread and potentially lifelong’ effect
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Starmer and Trump discussed Palestine Action twice on calls before group’s terror ban, court hears
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is fighting the group’s terror ban: it will have a ‘dramatic, severe, widespread and potentially lifelong’ effect
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori is fighting the group’s terror ban: it will have a ‘dramatic, severe, widespread and potentially lifelong’ effect
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Judge in Palestine Action case has ties to Israel lobby
Campaigners are alleging a “stitch-up” after the British judge who was to consider the legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was replaced at the last minute.
electronicintifada.net/content/judg...
Campaigners are alleging a “stitch-up” after the British judge who was to consider the legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was replaced at the last minute.
electronicintifada.net/content/judg...
Judge in Palestine Action case has ties to Israel lobby
Victoria Sharp worked for Robert Maxwell and her twin brother sits on charity board with Trevor Chinn.
electronicintifada.net
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Judge in Palestine Action case has ties to Israel lobby
Campaigners are alleging a “stitch-up” after the British judge who was to consider the legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was replaced at the last minute.
electronicintifada.net/content/judg...
Campaigners are alleging a “stitch-up” after the British judge who was to consider the legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was replaced at the last minute.
electronicintifada.net/content/judg...
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Palestine Action ban has made UK 'international outlier' warns UN rapporteur, court told
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
Palestine Action ban has made UK 'international outlier' warns UN rapporteur, court told
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Palestine Action ban has made UK 'international outlier' warns UN rapporteur, court told
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could lead to her books no longer being sold in Britain
www.middleeasteye.net/news/palesti...
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UN compares UK’s Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
UN compares UK’s Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
UN compares UK’s Palestine Action ban with human rights restrictions in Russia
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
UN special rapporteur on human rights says the ban is ‘an unnecessary and disproportionate restriction’ on fundamental human rights
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Lift The Ban: wedonotcomply.org
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In Bristol, police have formed a line between sign-holders and their supporters. This is a tactic often used to make it difficult for photographers to get better quality photos, especially when police are involved in something embarrassing…
Jonathon Porritt CBE joins the sign holders in Bristol.
Jonathon Porritt CBE joins the sign holders in Bristol.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In Bristol, police have formed a line between sign-holders and their supporters. This is a tactic often used to make it difficult for photographers to get better quality photos, especially when police are involved in something embarrassing…
Jonathon Porritt CBE joins the sign holders in Bristol.
Jonathon Porritt CBE joins the sign holders in Bristol.
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Lancaster sees sign-holders sat outside the famous Lancaster Castle walls. Undeterred by the damp weather, the group are supported by local social justice and anti-genocide campaigners.
Police were seen to be knocking door-to-door yesterday to warn local residents about this…
Police were seen to be knocking door-to-door yesterday to warn local residents about this…
November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Lancaster sees sign-holders sat outside the famous Lancaster Castle walls. Undeterred by the damp weather, the group are supported by local social justice and anti-genocide campaigners.
Police were seen to be knocking door-to-door yesterday to warn local residents about this…
Police were seen to be knocking door-to-door yesterday to warn local residents about this…
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Sheffield sign-holders are joined by Quakers for Peace and local campaign groups who share their concerns over the use of terrorism law to silence democratic rights to peaceful protest.
November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Sheffield sign-holders are joined by Quakers for Peace and local campaign groups who share their concerns over the use of terrorism law to silence democratic rights to peaceful protest.
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BREAKING
Hundreds of sign-holders are descending on central locations in towns & cities across the UK today in defiance of Labour’s absurd and unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action.
Follow this thread for updates on locations taking part throughout the afternoon!
Hundreds of sign-holders are descending on central locations in towns & cities across the UK today in defiance of Labour’s absurd and unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action.
Follow this thread for updates on locations taking part throughout the afternoon!
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
BREAKING
Hundreds of sign-holders are descending on central locations in towns & cities across the UK today in defiance of Labour’s absurd and unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action.
Follow this thread for updates on locations taking part throughout the afternoon!
Hundreds of sign-holders are descending on central locations in towns & cities across the UK today in defiance of Labour’s absurd and unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action.
Follow this thread for updates on locations taking part throughout the afternoon!
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November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Meanwhile, the cost of closing + cleaning up illegal landfills is now higher than income from landfill tax, causing some to argue we should be reviewing that system.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Meanwhile, the cost of closing + cleaning up illegal landfills is now higher than income from landfill tax, causing some to argue we should be reviewing that system.
4/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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People tell us they've given up calling regulators or police after seeing very little response to their complaints.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
People tell us they've given up calling regulators or police after seeing very little response to their complaints.
3/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Satellite data suggests the scale of the problem is vast - between 8000 + 13,000 illegal waste sites in the UK. Regulators are under-resourced to meet this challenge. They closed 700 dumps last year - a huge number until compared to the full number of sites.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Satellite data suggests the scale of the problem is vast - between 8000 + 13,000 illegal waste sites in the UK. Regulators are under-resourced to meet this challenge. They closed 700 dumps last year - a huge number until compared to the full number of sites.
2/4
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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There's absolutely no restrictions on what goes into an illegal landfill which means no control on what seeps out of them into water, soil + air. We've heard reports of substances like asbestos at illegal sites, others of waste burning + acrid smoke.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
There's absolutely no restrictions on what goes into an illegal landfill which means no control on what seeps out of them into water, soil + air. We've heard reports of substances like asbestos at illegal sites, others of waste burning + acrid smoke.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Even areas getting wetter may experience water shortage as the intense, sudden rainfall that climate change drives leads to flash floods + runoff which don't replenish groundwater.
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Even areas getting wetter may experience water shortage as the intense, sudden rainfall that climate change drives leads to flash floods + runoff which don't replenish groundwater.
3/6
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In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
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