Annie Mitchell 💙💚🌈
@annieingarden.bsky.social
Community psychologist; grandmother; educator; facilitator; mentor; ex-director DClinPsy Exeter & Plymouth; Playback actor; XRPsychologist; climate; poetry; childhood; health. Roots in NE England; Devon.
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THE ROS WILEY TRIBUTE GARDEN
A landscape for life The Garden House KEITH WILEY WRITES: The starting point for the Canyons area had been a 25ft high rampart to block out the view of the road and adjoining stables. This, of cour…
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And Rebecca Elson’s words are now carved in stone at the most beautiful garden of memories and dreams: Wildside, in Devon. 3/3 wileyatwildside.com/tribute-gard...
Uk folk. Our public services shouldn’t be open to a secretive profit-hungry probably insecure US tech firm. I just signed the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive Palantir. So could you? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop Palantir taking over our public services!
Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Uk folk. Our public services shouldn’t be open to a secretive profit-hungry probably insecure US tech firm. I just signed the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive Palantir. So could you? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
“Then vote Tory, vote anything, vote Green, but don’t let Reform get in……. Immigration is miniscule ….Britain could take care of people wanting to come here, Instead, we’ve got a country now that’s bordering on neo-Nazi rhetoric, which I find really abhorrent.” 💯 www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘Regrets? Number one: smoking. Number two: taking it up the wrong hole’: Tracey Emin on reputation, radical honesty – and Reform
She scandalised the art world in the 1990s with her unmade bed, partied hard in the 2000s – then a brush with death turned the artist’s life upside down. Now she’s as frank as ever
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
“Then vote Tory, vote anything, vote Green, but don’t let Reform get in……. Immigration is miniscule ….Britain could take care of people wanting to come here, Instead, we’ve got a country now that’s bordering on neo-Nazi rhetoric, which I find really abhorrent.” 💯 www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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The role of science for democratic societies has never been more important. Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 16-17 March 2026 and explore the theoretical and practical consequences of treating science as a global public good: https://bit.ly/3Y42i4F
February 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The role of science for democratic societies has never been more important. Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 16-17 March 2026 and explore the theoretical and practical consequences of treating science as a global public good: https://bit.ly/3Y42i4F
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The scientific evidence is clear. #ClimateChange poses serious risks to human health. To understand how climate change affects human health, and why limiting fossil fuel emissions is important, see:
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February 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The scientific evidence is clear. #ClimateChange poses serious risks to human health. To understand how climate change affects human health, and why limiting fossil fuel emissions is important, see:
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After an exceptionally wet start to 2026, two climate scientists explain what’s going on.
Britain’s relentless rain shows climate predictions playing out as expected
After an exceptionally wet start to 2026, two climate scientists explain what’s going on.
tcnv.link
February 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
After an exceptionally wet start to 2026, two climate scientists explain what’s going on.
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"Two statements by Government ministers, one private and one public, appear to acknowledge for the first time that Israel’s actions have broken international law"
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Did Keir Starmer's Government Just Accidentally Admit Its Complicity in Israel’s War Crimes?
Two statements by Government ministers, one private and one public, appear to acknowledge for the first time that Israel's actions have broken international law
bylinetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:11 AM
"Two statements by Government ministers, one private and one public, appear to acknowledge for the first time that Israel’s actions have broken international law"
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/d...
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/13/d...
Droughts and flooding - a new extreme rhythm which together account for a huge amount of the climate related harm we’re seeing in the world now, in the UK, and more extremely elsewhere . www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/3
‘Seasons have become confused’: the people struggling in UK’s relentless rain
A thatcher, gardener and others on keeping their business afloat in the bad weather – and their fears for the future
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Droughts and flooding - a new extreme rhythm which together account for a huge amount of the climate related harm we’re seeing in the world now, in the UK, and more extremely elsewhere . www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... 1/3
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Wales has passed sweeping homelessness reforms, promising earlier support and tougher obligations on public bodies to prevent crisis
www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/02/1...
www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/02/1...
Wales passes Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation Bill
Wales has passed sweeping homelessness reforms, promising earlier support and tougher obligations on public bodies to prevent crisis
www.thecanary.co
February 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Wales has passed sweeping homelessness reforms, promising earlier support and tougher obligations on public bodies to prevent crisis
www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/02/1...
www.thecanary.co/uk/2026/02/1...
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I absolutely do not want Palentir to get sight of my health data. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
I absolutely do not want Palentir to get sight of my health data. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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In short, while pointing out that breaking news with conflicting perspectives involves publication of competing accounts, pending clarification, BBC accepts it was slow to adjust once it became clear that only one side was engaged in to truth. Key paras in long email here …
February 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
In short, while pointing out that breaking news with conflicting perspectives involves publication of competing accounts, pending clarification, BBC accepts it was slow to adjust once it became clear that only one side was engaged in to truth. Key paras in long email here …
This ⬇️. “Systemic change happens when public opinion becomes visible, organized, and translated through institutions, elections, advocacy, or coordinated pressure on governments and firms. Collective action raises salience, shifts norms, and increases political and reputational costs for inaction.”
How to Advance Climate Solutions Despite Political Setbacks | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clim...
How to Advance Climate Solutions Despite Political Setbacks
Climate setbacks aren’t fate; they’re signals to mobilize visible public will, pairing credible hope with concrete action to turn widespread concern into sustained political power.
www.psychologytoday.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This ⬇️. “Systemic change happens when public opinion becomes visible, organized, and translated through institutions, elections, advocacy, or coordinated pressure on governments and firms. Collective action raises salience, shifts norms, and increases political and reputational costs for inaction.”
This must be what we do. Not easy, granted, since changing mindsets & paradigms is hard, as is changing economics & politics, but surely less hard than the ravages of climate collapse: new economics, deliberative democracy, & corporate reform. All fuelled by care. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This must be what we do. Not easy, granted, since changing mindsets & paradigms is hard, as is changing economics & politics, but surely less hard than the ravages of climate collapse: new economics, deliberative democracy, & corporate reform. All fuelled by care. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
🥁young West Country journalists. We need you. Raise your voices. Enter this competition and as well as cash you may win coaching to help your writing for the future. Closing date in 10 days’ time 22nd Feb. www.theprsd.co.uk/2025/10/29/r...
Raise your voice | South West Future Journalists Awards - the PRSD
The South West Future Journalists Awards is your chance to help share your voice and other voices to the world
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February 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
🥁young West Country journalists. We need you. Raise your voices. Enter this competition and as well as cash you may win coaching to help your writing for the future. Closing date in 10 days’ time 22nd Feb. www.theprsd.co.uk/2025/10/29/r...
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1. Many here seem bemused by the anger and disappointment this government attracts. Please bear with me while I try to explain it.
Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
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Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
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Is our Government Complicit in Genocide?
The Genocide Convention imposes obligations on states and individuals not just to punish the crime of genocide but to actively prevent it. Two years into the war in Gaza and over 20 months since th…
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February 10, 2026 at 7:31 AM
1. Many here seem bemused by the anger and disappointment this government attracts. Please bear with me while I try to explain it.
Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
rethinkingsecurityorguk.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/07/i...
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Let’s begin with Gaza. Starmer’s complicity is one of the major reasons so many people are disillusioned.
rethinkingsecurityorguk.wpcomstaging.com/2025/10/07/i...
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Peter Mandelson's official role in Gordon Brown's government was actually not that far away from his unauthorised dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This week's column digs up some inconvenient truths and suggests the problem is much deeper than we're told.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Peter Mandelson's official role in Gordon Brown's government was actually not that far away from his unauthorised dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This week's column digs up some inconvenient truths and suggests the problem is much deeper than we're told.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Armed conflicts & the climate crisis are having a deadly impact. Societies are also becoming more polarised.
We need “principled leaders & strong, independent institutions that act with integrity to protect the public interest.” 1/2 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
We need “principled leaders & strong, independent institutions that act with integrity to protect the public interest.” 1/2 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption
Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democracies
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Armed conflicts & the climate crisis are having a deadly impact. Societies are also becoming more polarised.
We need “principled leaders & strong, independent institutions that act with integrity to protect the public interest.” 1/2 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
We need “principled leaders & strong, independent institutions that act with integrity to protect the public interest.” 1/2 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Another fantastic report from @carbontracker.bsky.social shows that the models policymakers rely on are systemically understating the economic risks of climate change.
Recalibrating Climate Risk - Carbon Tracker Initiative
Why economic damage models can miss extremes and compounding shocks near 2°C – with practical recommendations for policy and finance.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Another fantastic report from @carbontracker.bsky.social shows that the models policymakers rely on are systemically understating the economic risks of climate change.
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The resistable rise of the #Antihumans
February 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The resistable rise of the #Antihumans
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Jeff Bezos took over the Washington Post Editorial Board and turned it into a mouthpiece for pro-corporate, pro-billionaire propaganda.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
Now, WaPo is laying off hundreds of *real* journalists — including the reporter covering Amazon.
Democracy dies in billionaire hands.
February 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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2026 Medicinal Mushrooms calendars in the distro, fundraising for the work of HWBB, providing free herbal medicines to the Bristol refugee community since 2016.
Collaboratively made by multiple artists & contributors - they're beautiful and informative!
#herb #medicinalmushrooms #herbalmedicine
Collaboratively made by multiple artists & contributors - they're beautiful and informative!
#herb #medicinalmushrooms #herbalmedicine
Herbalists Without Borders Bristol 2026 Calendar - Wort Journal
2026 Medicinal Mushroom Fundraising Calendar100% of profits from this sale will go to Herbalists Without Borders Bristol
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December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
2026 Medicinal Mushrooms calendars in the distro, fundraising for the work of HWBB, providing free herbal medicines to the Bristol refugee community since 2016.
Collaboratively made by multiple artists & contributors - they're beautiful and informative!
#herb #medicinalmushrooms #herbalmedicine
Collaboratively made by multiple artists & contributors - they're beautiful and informative!
#herb #medicinalmushrooms #herbalmedicine
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Just a gentle reminder that museum and society journals continue to be excellent alternatives to the over-priced, high-profit academic journals and the pay-to-publish-anything predatory journals.
Full disclosure: I am an editor of a society journal.
Full disclosure: I am an editor of a society journal.
The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Academic publishing now shows the same decline that has hit social media and online marketplaces.
theconversation.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Just a gentle reminder that museum and society journals continue to be excellent alternatives to the over-priced, high-profit academic journals and the pay-to-publish-anything predatory journals.
Full disclosure: I am an editor of a society journal.
Full disclosure: I am an editor of a society journal.
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Hey @channel4news.bsky.social please can we have a report on this important issue? (Not just the suppression, but also the content & what it means for us all!)
My newspaper column, just out, on the ongoing suppression of the intelligence services’ security assessment…
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www.edp24.co.uk/news/2581162...
#climate #biodiversity #news
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2581162...
#climate #biodiversity #news
Opinion: The report the government didn't want you to read about climate decline
Rupert Read examines the government’s efforts to stop you from finding out the risks we all now face from nature - and climate - decline and on…
www.edp24.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Hey @channel4news.bsky.social please can we have a report on this important issue? (Not just the suppression, but also the content & what it means for us all!)
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This is the report I spoke of on #bbcaq just now - ministers tried to suppress it, were finally forced to release it after an FoI, but shamefully only published a redacted version. The first duty of Govt is to protect its citizens - that starts with being honest with us about scale of threat we face
This is the UK security assessment that the government tried to bury: ecosystem collapse is a national security threat.
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
It's ecological breakdown that should put us on a war-footing: official
Admissions of extreme, eco-caused national security threats foreground importance of climate adaptation to bring much needed urgency and agency.
resilience.org
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
This is the report I spoke of on #bbcaq just now - ministers tried to suppress it, were finally forced to release it after an FoI, but shamefully only published a redacted version. The first duty of Govt is to protect its citizens - that starts with being honest with us about scale of threat we face