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Sophia Madden
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Human rights, public health, determinants of health. Brasileira. @UofGSHW | previously @UoELawSchool @UoESPS. All views my own, rts not endorsement
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Very happy to share my latest writing. "We are analogue creatures. Virtual water will not quench your thirst, digital food will not satisfy your appetite, and AI companions are no companions at all." Let's cherish the analogue, before we damage or lose it. #AIEthics

www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-01...
Expert Comment: Why cherish the analogue in a digital age? |
Dr Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Institute for Ethics in AI, examines human relationships with the analogue in an increasingly AI-driven and digital-focussed world.
www.ox.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém, significantly outnumbering every single country’s delegation apart from the host Brazil, new analysis has found. One in every 25 participants at this year’s UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to the analysis by the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition, raising serious questions about the corporate capture and credibility of the annual Cop negotiations. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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wtscotsocial.bsky.social
👻 Things are getting spooky - even the trees! Let's talk about tree #Folklore.

🍂 Our lives have been closely linked with #Trees since prehistoric times. Swipe through to learn about their rich history 👉

If you’re looking for your very own mystery tree, head to our #TreeShop🌳 bit.ly/4n1EyrR
Image of blackthorn branch and berries with text - It has been referred to as a witch’s tree and anyone carrying a walking stick made from blackthorn wood was suspected of being a witch. Image of elder berries and leaf with text - If you burned elder wood you would see the devil but if you planted one by your house it would keep the devil at bay. Image of yew leaf/needles and berry with text - Yew trees are taken as symbols of immortality in many traditions but are also seen as omens of doom. Image of rowan leaf and berries with text - The old Celtic name is fid na ndruad which means wizard's tree; today sprigs of rowan are still hung above doors and stables at Halloween to keep away evil spirits.
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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There is a surge of products, services, and events promising to support women during the menopause transition.

Our new study in @healthpromint.bsky.social explores how women think that commercial actors shape menopause-related narratives, products, and practices.
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“It’s all about the money.” Australian women’s perspectives about menopause and the commercial determinants of health
Abstract. With increased public attention on menopause, researchers have started to investigate the surge of commercial products and services which claim t
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October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚

It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.

We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
Poster with the map of Scotland. Title says 'The value and impact of Scotland's school libraries: final report' Infographic quote that reads: 'School libraries are not optional extras; they are essential for equitable education. As librarians, educators, parents and policymakers read these pages, I hope they hear the plea: invest in people, space and resources, and the benefits – raised attainment, better mental health and more informed pupils – will be unmistakable.' Quote is from Derek France, Preston Lodge High School, East Lothian Secondary School Librarian of the Year (2022) Scottish Book Trust Reading Champion (2025) Infographic containing two facts. They are: Fact: Research proves having a school library and librarian delivers higher test scores equating to academic attainment, successful curriculum or learning outcomes, and positive attitudes towards learning. Fact: There is no legal requirement for schools in Scotland to have a school library and librarian. Infographic card that reads: 'What can be done? Scottish Book Trust recommends: 1. Scottish Government introduces a statutory requirement for secondary schools to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 2. Scottish Government and local authorities work with stakeholders to ensure there’s a set standard of provision across the country. 3. Scottish Government and local authorities work together to empower secondary schools across Scotland with funding and resources to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 4. Secondary school management teams appropriately train and support their librarians to deliver a high-quality library service. '
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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luckytran.com
Yesterday, history happened at the UN: For the first time hundreds of orgs signed a global pledge declaring that healthy indoor air is a human right.

Healthy indoor air is a key tool for preventing pandemics, building climate resilience, and increasing health equity. We need it everywhere!
People signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the UN
September 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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scifri.bsky.social
Dietary supplements have become big business. But how effective are they? And how are they regulated?
How Shoddy Science Is Driving A Supplement Boom
Questionable science, lax regulations, and wellness culture have turned dietary supplements into big business.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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We need more trees 🌳 But - believe it or not - simply planting more won’t necessarily help and could lead to forests that are vulnerable to disease, drought & heat.

Learn how we're working with nurseries to grow forests that are more resilient to a warmer future
👉 www.kew.org/read-and-wat...
September 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Glentress Forest, Scotland 🌲🌿
Sunlight shining through the leaves of conifer trees in a Scottish forest.
August 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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lshtm.bsky.social
"We must recognise health problems are information problems"

@adamjkucharski.bsky.social explains why tools like vaccines are 'not enough' to tackle disease epidemics, #PublicHealth interventions should now include steps to counter health #misinformation.

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
July 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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A kingfisher ready to break some rules.

#DailyDoseOfNature #Birds #Nature
A female kingfisher, with bright teal and orange feathers, perching on a mossy sign that reads, 'No Fishing'. Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
July 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Did you know that there are rainforests in Scotland? 🌳

Thanks to mild temperatures, high rainfall and clean air, the west coast of Scotland is home to fragments of Atlantic rainforest. This rare habitat is home to a rich diversity of species making them hugely important. 💚

#WorldRainforestDay
A photo showing several ferns growing from the side of a mossy tree trunk. In the background is the mixed greenery of an Atlantic rainforest on the west coast of Scotland. Photo taken by John MacPherson.
June 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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wwf.org.uk
“If we save the sea, we save our world.” 🌍 - Sir David Attenborough.

#WorldOceansDay
June 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM