Dr. Helena Wright

The articles author, Michael Watson, Pinsent Masons notes that "whilst policy and political uncertainty has grown, the scientific #consensus on #climate change & its causes remains robust"... and "whilst they may speak about it less, businesses and governments remain focused on taking action".

Suppressed climate report warned of mass migration and nuclear war Unabridged document said disappearing forests and rivers drying up could drive people to Europe and lead to conflict in Asia

Back in the Autumn, No.10 blocked the publication of a report into the risks the UK could face if climate change causes ecosystems around the world to collapse. On Tuesday, after an FOI request, it published the report. But it turns out, that wasn't the full version. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.

During the 1990s environmental damage was projected in the future to cause mass migration, food price increases, disease & extreme weather, among other things. We are living now in the beginning of that future. Taking action is vital for national security.

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I am very happy to have joined the team at Oxford @ox.ac.uk working on this important topic

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I am delighted to have joined the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor team this month as the new Executive Director. See below for great coverage of the climate policy monitor research by The Scotsman 👇

King Charles hopes Amazon Prime nature documentary will 'inspire' viewers The King to appear in Amazon documentary encouraging people to work with rather than against nature.

The release of this new film in early 2026 should create quite an impact, in setting out the seriousness of the ecological challenges now upon us, while inspiring understanding as to the positive choices we can make in meeting them.

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Agree the population debate is a distraction. However, isn't the real issue the rising cost of elderly care? Why is nobody talking about the fact that care homes are mostly owned by private equity firms offering "yields" of 8%? It is a mass extraction of wealth from social care budgets (taxpayers)

Ex-Farage Ally Gets 10.5 Years in Jail for Taking Pro-Russian Bribes Reform UK’s former leader in Wales was sentenced to 10 and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to making pro-Russian statements for cash, raising uncomfortable questions for Nigel Farage and ...

Key Reform chief and ally of Nigel Farage has been jailed for taking Russia bribes

If you haven't heard about this then you should have

#russia #scandal #corruption #bribery #democracy

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Embarrassing news for Starmer and Ed Miliband in the run up to #COP30

UK fails to commit to flagship fund on tropical forests.

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Worrying news. Downing Street blocked report which showed that deforestation could push up food prices.

Head in the sand?

Ignoring an ecological or financial risk does not make it go away #deforestation #risks #collapse #ecosystem

www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

‘Desecration of landscape’: the fight over development in areas of outstanding natural beauty Residents of Woodgate estate in West Sussex enjoy its open spaces and wildlife but conservationists say it has set worrying precedent

"the Labour government’s determination to roll back environmental laws in its push for growth will put some of the UK’s most precious and protected land at risk of destruction by housebuilding"

Starmer's war on nature continues.....

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This is vitally important considering the Amazon is responsible for approximately 20% of the world's total freshwater - as the largest watershed in the world - and also accounts for around 16% of the oxygen produced on land.

These decisions affect all life on earth. #COP30 #deforestation #farming

This is vitally important considering the Amazon is responsible for approximately 20% of the world's total freshwater - as the largest watershed in the world - and also accounts for around 16% of the oxygen produced on land.

These decisions affect all life on earth. #COP30 #deforestation #farming

What Brazil’s soy moratorium fight means — and what happens next Brazil’s soybean moratorium, credited with curbing Amazon deforestation since 2006, faces an uncertain future after the country’s competition regulator ordered its suspension while probing potential c...

Important article to read in advance of #COP30:

"We should prohibit deforestation in the Amazon because it is very close to the point of no return.”

#Brazil #Amazon #Survival

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Clearly, the risks of climate change at ~3C are still terribly high & catastrophic for many, particularly with #tippingpoints in the climate, but I think the point here is that we should recognise the progress that has been made globally so far in managing these risks, such as coal phase-out #hope

Just reading this now, what a great read!

Important point by @susannahfisher.bsky.social in her new book:

"If I had been writing this book a few years ago I might have talked more about the highest-emission scenarios and painted a picture of an apocalyptic desert world of 4C or 5C.. The good news is, that is now not very likely" #optimism

Consumer backlash grows over cages in Marriott’s egg supply Marriott promised to remove battery cages from its global egg supply by the end of 2025. Advocates fear it may be falling behind.

Consumer backlash grows over cages in Marriott’s egg supply

#Marriott #hotel #backlash #eggs #batteryhens

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Fascinating graphic from @bryantresearch.bsky.social

A massive 85% of the UK public are against killing newborn chicks with grinding or gassing.

Yes this has a prevalence of 99% in the UK food sector.

Exclusive: FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said during a briefing that he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

(Reuters) - FEMA staff left baffled after the disaster agency's head said during a briefing that he hadn't been aware the US has a hurricane season. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fema-staff-confused-after-head-said-he-was-unaware-us-hurricane-season-sources-2025-06-02/

New Pope Leo "is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change", says the College of Cardinals Report

"He aligns closely with Pope Francis’ environmental priorities."

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Interesting research - the UK public underestimate of the percentage of animals which are factory farmed. The average estimate for all animals was 58%. While the reality is over 90%.

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When I was at university we did handwritten exams, don't students still do this?

So next time there is a massive hurricane, tsunami or flood in the US, who's going to be responsible for the early warning systems?
#forecasting #disaster

Trump order to loosen fishing regulations poses major risks, experts warn Conservationists fear fallout from president’s proclamation on fishing in federally protected area of Pacific Ocean

"If you take everything, then you over-exploit and the populations collapse. Then what you’ll see in the long term is actually a reduction of catch"

#exploitation #fisheries #sustainability #food #livelihoods

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Environmental Finance:

Investors being given 'false confidence' about state of food system

www.environmental-finance.com/content/news...

The recent news of signs of life on a distant planet made me wonder:

What would beings from outer space think if they saw this data about earth? 🤔

#natureloss #biodiversity #wildlife #earthday #animals

End ‘false choice’ between farming and environment, says Natural England chair Conservation agency seeks to reconcile conflicting demands for food production and development

I was delighted to the visit the Rothbury estate in Northumberland, recently acquired by the Wildlife Trusts and now a focal point for Nature recovery at scale. While there I had a chat with the FT’s Madeleine Speed. Her write up here ⬇️

www.ft.com/content/17a3...

Let's hope simplification does not mean a reduced focus on sustainability. Agriculture and food security is reliant on ecosystems and biodiversity, and investors with a long term outlook have called for greener CAP reforms several times www.fairr.org/news-events/...

“Dismantling environmental rules will hinder, not help, farmers: Invest in their resilience” - is the main message to @christophehansen.bsky.social from @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social and other 60 orgs. in the context of the EC "CAP simplification” plans.

More: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...