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…
wileyatwildside.com
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...
Anticipatory obedience in the face of authoritarianism. Understandable given Trump’s power & money, but being understandable doesn’t make it right : it’s one of the things we are warned against if, as we surely should, we want to resist fascism www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Reith lecturer accuses BBC of cowardice for censoring his remarks on Trump
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman says claim that Trump was ‘most openly corrupt president in US history’ was removed
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Anticipatory obedience in the face of authoritarianism. Understandable given Trump’s power & money, but being understandable doesn’t make it right : it’s one of the things we are warned against if, as we surely should, we want to resist fascism www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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We saw it with big tobacco, we saw it with the fossil fuels industry. When their own internal research showed the harm from their product, the defunded the research and attacked independent researchers coming to the very same conclusions.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We saw it with big tobacco, we saw it with the fossil fuels industry. When their own internal research showed the harm from their product, the defunded the research and attacked independent researchers coming to the very same conclusions.
#ScienceUnderSiege
#ScienceUnderSiege
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NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW: This is worth your time.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
@thenerve_news has the receipts.
A comprehensive timeline of Nathan Gill & Nigel Farage’s pro-Kremlin influencing activities & 2 other MEPs, David Cobourn & Jonathan Arnott.
Please read & share.
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Laying politics aside I can't help but warm to Zack Polanski as a person. I wish more of our politicians were as genuine as him.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Zack Polanski: ‘People will have to find some other way to hurt me’ | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Laying politics aside I can't help but warm to Zack Polanski as a person. I wish more of our politicians were as genuine as him.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Good episode on what went wrong in the pandemic. ⬇️. Now it’s time for an episode on this week’s Westminster scientific briefing on climate & nature. We must stop the same mistakes that are being made on a bigger & even more lethal scale. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter @zero-hour.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Good episode on what went wrong in the pandemic. ⬇️. Now it’s time for an episode on this week’s Westminster scientific briefing on climate & nature. We must stop the same mistakes that are being made on a bigger & even more lethal scale. www.nebriefing.org/open-letter @zero-hour.bsky.social
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Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Open letter from over 1,000 UK scientists urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing. A huge list full of highly respected names.
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
"Without much more urgent and decisive action, we risk seeing these impacts overwhelm our capacity to respond."
Please share with your MP. #NEB2025
How can progressives challenge far right populism? Can psychology help? This new paper suggests: 1. be transparent 2. share control 3. reclaim pride 4. root new visions in old traditions 5. be authentic & clear 6.harness emotion to mobilise hope. globalfuturefoundation.com/wp-content/u...
globalfuturefoundation.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
How can progressives challenge far right populism? Can psychology help? This new paper suggests: 1. be transparent 2. share control 3. reclaim pride 4. root new visions in old traditions 5. be authentic & clear 6.harness emotion to mobilise hope. globalfuturefoundation.com/wp-content/u...
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The extent to which intelligent people can twist their brains in knots to avoid the obvious never ceases to amaze
For those willing to confront reality:
The IPCC is perfectly clear on the need to strand the majority of fossil fuel assets in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
For those willing to confront reality:
The IPCC is perfectly clear on the need to strand the majority of fossil fuel assets in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The extent to which intelligent people can twist their brains in knots to avoid the obvious never ceases to amaze
For those willing to confront reality:
The IPCC is perfectly clear on the need to strand the majority of fossil fuel assets in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
For those willing to confront reality:
The IPCC is perfectly clear on the need to strand the majority of fossil fuel assets in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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Ignored warnings. Optimism bias. Chaos behind closed doors.🚪🤫
@rory-stewart.bsky.social reveals what was going on inside government during COVID.
New episode out now - link in the replies 👇
@rory-stewart.bsky.social reveals what was going on inside government during COVID.
New episode out now - link in the replies 👇
November 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ignored warnings. Optimism bias. Chaos behind closed doors.🚪🤫
@rory-stewart.bsky.social reveals what was going on inside government during COVID.
New episode out now - link in the replies 👇
@rory-stewart.bsky.social reveals what was going on inside government during COVID.
New episode out now - link in the replies 👇
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Will your MP be at the National Emergency Briefing on climate + nature on 27 11? If not,why not?
@sioldridge.bsky.social explains why attendance is essential.
@zero-hour.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @nebriefing.bsky.social
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-national...
@sioldridge.bsky.social explains why attendance is essential.
@zero-hour.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @nebriefing.bsky.social
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The National Emergency Briefing on 27.11.25: make sure your MP attends
We talked to organiser Simon Oldridge (SO) about what those involved hope will be a watershed event on November 27 in Central Hall, Westminster. WCV: This looks very timely, coming after yet another C...
westcountryvoices.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Will your MP be at the National Emergency Briefing on climate + nature on 27 11? If not,why not?
@sioldridge.bsky.social explains why attendance is essential.
@zero-hour.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @nebriefing.bsky.social
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-national...
@sioldridge.bsky.social explains why attendance is essential.
@zero-hour.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @nebriefing.bsky.social
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-national...
Devastating report of the litany of abject failures of Tory so-called leadership. Yet the current government’s response is incredibly mild. Where’s the outrage? And meanwhile ‘too little too late’ is a mega understatement for the bigger crisis of climate& nature. www.the-guardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Devastating report of the litany of abject failures of Tory so-called leadership. Yet the current government’s response is incredibly mild. Where’s the outrage? And meanwhile ‘too little too late’ is a mega understatement for the bigger crisis of climate& nature. www.the-guardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Time for real change: democracy and climate justice www.totnespulse.co.uk/time-for-rea...
Time for real change: democracy and climate justice
Do we truly have the kind of democracy in our country which is fit for the challenges of the 21st Century? Does our government fairly represent the views and aspirations of voters? How can we best...
www.totnespulse.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Time for real change: democracy and climate justice www.totnespulse.co.uk/time-for-rea...
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“Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.”https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/a-new-survey-reveals-negative-attitudes-to-reform-uk-ltd/
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.”https://centralbylines.co.uk/politics/a-new-survey-reveals-negative-attitudes-to-reform-uk-ltd/
This is it … www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is it … www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Spoiler alert: it matters. “Finally, we need to mobilise political agency. This is not a technocratic exercise. The fight for truth is a political struggle: against oligarchic media owners, corporate capture, and authoritarian impulses.”
Does the coup at the BBC matter? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/11...
Does the coup at the BBC matter?
Is there a coup going on at the BBC, as many of its staff suggested in a meeting yesterday? Of course there is. Not only is that apparent in plain sight, as senior staff are toppled for what are, in t...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Spoiler alert: it matters. “Finally, we need to mobilise political agency. This is not a technocratic exercise. The fight for truth is a political struggle: against oligarchic media owners, corporate capture, and authoritarian impulses.”
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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Are you interested in reflecting on and expanding your ability to be an inclusive leader? Then this event in January is for you . Looks like a rare opportunity and not to be missed www.bps.org.uk/event/explor...
Exploring & Valuing Differences - Navigating Obstacles | BPS
This workshop builds critical reflection and agency to foster inclusive leadership, exploring identity, power, barriers, and ways to shape equity and belonging.
www.bps.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Are you interested in reflecting on and expanding your ability to be an inclusive leader? Then this event in January is for you . Looks like a rare opportunity and not to be missed www.bps.org.uk/event/explor...
“…disturbing escalation in the assault on the BBC should be incredibly alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability & democracy.”Trump & his mates must be stopped. Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The BBC belongs to all of us, and it is under attack as never before. The government must defend it from its enemies, within and without, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
“…disturbing escalation in the assault on the BBC should be incredibly alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability & democracy.”Trump & his mates must be stopped. Well said @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Panorama made a stupid editing mistake. But compare this to the deliberate and systemic attempt, sustained across years, to ensure that BBC output aligns ever more closely to the demands of economic power. Against your straw of bias, I raise you a haystack.
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Panorama made a stupid editing mistake. But compare this to the deliberate and systemic attempt, sustained across years, to ensure that BBC output aligns ever more closely to the demands of economic power. Against your straw of bias, I raise you a haystack.
That ICJ ruling was world changing. It’s starting to bite. So the backlash will be already building. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Existential and urgent’: what impact will ICJ climate ruling have on Cop30?
Decision by international court of justice hailed as a gamechanger for climate justice and accountability
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
That ICJ ruling was world changing. It’s starting to bite. So the backlash will be already building. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Forced to resign over how a video shown on the BBC of Donald Trump over a year ago was edited.
Please remind me who runs the BBC.
Because it looks like it's the USA.
Please remind me who runs the BBC.
Because it looks like it's the USA.
November 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Forced to resign over how a video shown on the BBC of Donald Trump over a year ago was edited.
Please remind me who runs the BBC.
Because it looks like it's the USA.
Please remind me who runs the BBC.
Because it looks like it's the USA.
The unbalance of our so-called democracy is blatant. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out
Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homes
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The unbalance of our so-called democracy is blatant. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A seriously important paper about the links between health and climate change in Polar regions ⬇️
This really is an urgent call
#Arctic #COP30 #ClimateChange
This really is an urgent call
#Arctic #COP30 #ClimateChange
New publication:
A framework for assessing global health impacts of polar change: An urgent call for interdisciplinary research
Open access link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
A framework for assessing global health impacts of polar change: An urgent call for interdisciplinary research
Open access link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
A framework for assessing global health impacts of polar change: An urgent call for interdisciplinary research - Ambio
Research on the human health risks of climate change is expanding, yet the influence of polar region shifts on these risks remains underexplored. This paper presents a framework to assess global and r...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
A seriously important paper about the links between health and climate change in Polar regions ⬇️
This really is an urgent call
#Arctic #COP30 #ClimateChange
This really is an urgent call
#Arctic #COP30 #ClimateChange
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State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
November 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
"Recent evidence suggests the AMOC is weakening more quickly than previously thought, raising serious concerns about an irreversible threshold being crossed..." - @iccinet.bsky.social
iccinet.org/statecryo25/