Prof Alex Ford
@dralexford.bsky.social
Marine Biologist, Environmental Toxicologist, Parasitologist
Board member IPCP
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Prof Alex Ford
@dralexford.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Sex Changing Sea Life with Professor Alex Ford | Life Solved Live Event Series
Life Solved Live is a University of Portsmouth events series that lifts the lid on innovation and extraordinary research that’s changing lives. When you…
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My public lecture on the effects of pollution on wildlife
#EDCs #PCBs #pharmaceuticals #foreverchemicals
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#EDCs #PCBs #pharmaceuticals #foreverchemicals
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Media capture
Political capture
Regulatory capture
University capture
NGO capture
Arms length body capture….
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Political capture
Regulatory capture
University capture
NGO capture
Arms length body capture….
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
The concept of regulatory capture has been extensively studied in academic literature, primarily within the social sciences. This phenomenon has been increasingly discussed in the environmental scienc...
pubs.acs.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Media capture
Political capture
Regulatory capture
University capture
NGO capture
Arms length body capture….
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Political capture
Regulatory capture
University capture
NGO capture
Arms length body capture….
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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🌎 From the Amazon to remote islands in the Indian Ocean, uncontacted peoples live in some of the most biodiverse — and threatened — places on Earth.
Their lands are not just their homes — they’re their identity, survival and resistance.
Learn more: uncontactedpeoples.org
Their lands are not just their homes — they’re their identity, survival and resistance.
Learn more: uncontactedpeoples.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🌎 From the Amazon to remote islands in the Indian Ocean, uncontacted peoples live in some of the most biodiverse — and threatened — places on Earth.
Their lands are not just their homes — they’re their identity, survival and resistance.
Learn more: uncontactedpeoples.org
Their lands are not just their homes — they’re their identity, survival and resistance.
Learn more: uncontactedpeoples.org
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For them, distance is protection — not isolation.
Uncontacted Indigenous peoples are defending their lands.
Discover their stories, their resilience – and the threats to their survival: uncontactedpeoples.org
#AtTheEdge #uncontacted #uncontactedpeoples #northsentinel #amazon #indigenouspeoples
Uncontacted Indigenous peoples are defending their lands.
Discover their stories, their resilience – and the threats to their survival: uncontactedpeoples.org
#AtTheEdge #uncontacted #uncontactedpeoples #northsentinel #amazon #indigenouspeoples
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For them, distance is protection — not isolation.
Uncontacted Indigenous peoples are defending their lands.
Discover their stories, their resilience – and the threats to their survival: uncontactedpeoples.org
#AtTheEdge #uncontacted #uncontactedpeoples #northsentinel #amazon #indigenouspeoples
Uncontacted Indigenous peoples are defending their lands.
Discover their stories, their resilience – and the threats to their survival: uncontactedpeoples.org
#AtTheEdge #uncontacted #uncontactedpeoples #northsentinel #amazon #indigenouspeoples
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Flea and tick medication, antibiotics & illicit drugs found in UK freshwater study by Imperial & @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social.
The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
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The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
ow.ly/jQUN50Xmmxc
Flea meds, antibiotics & drugs found in UK freshwater in citizen science study | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Insecticides, antibiotics and illicit drugs that threaten aquatic life are present throughout UK waterways, research by Imperial and Earthwatch finds.
ow.ly
November 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Flea and tick medication, antibiotics & illicit drugs found in UK freshwater study by Imperial & @earthwatcheurope.bsky.social.
The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
ow.ly/jQUN50Xmmxc
The research also found antibiotics at concentrations high enough that antimicrobial resistance should be studied further in UK freshwaters 🧵
ow.ly/jQUN50Xmmxc
Environmental defenders are being killed for protecting our future – the law needs to catch up
theconversation.com/environmenta...
theconversation.com/environmenta...
October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Environmental defenders are being killed for protecting our future – the law needs to catch up
theconversation.com/environmenta...
theconversation.com/environmenta...
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A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023 @envsci.rsc.org
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023
Sewage discharges to aquatic environments present a real danger to human and ecosystem health. Event duration monitors (EDMs) from combined stormwater overflows (CSOs) are now fitted to over 90% of st...
pubs.rsc.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023 @envsci.rsc.org
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Road runoff will pass through vortex separators, a series of filters, wetlands + bioswales - the aim: to stop lead, chromium + PAHs from the highway permeating a chalk aquifer.
Imagine the boost to wildlife if work like this were rolled out across the country.
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Imagine the boost to wildlife if work like this were rolled out across the country.
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share.google/fw1bWR70pWML...
‘You could drink from that pond’: the city digging for a solution to toxic runoff
A project in Brighton to stop harmful chemicals from seeping into a chalk aquifer could set an example for managing such pollution
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September 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Road runoff will pass through vortex separators, a series of filters, wetlands + bioswales - the aim: to stop lead, chromium + PAHs from the highway permeating a chalk aquifer.
Imagine the boost to wildlife if work like this were rolled out across the country.
🧵 1/
share.google/fw1bWR70pWML...
Imagine the boost to wildlife if work like this were rolled out across the country.
🧵 1/
share.google/fw1bWR70pWML...
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Most sewage discharges happen during breakfast when people get up for work/school. Those early morning swimmers are more likely to encounter 'fresh' sewage discharges.
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Most sewage discharges happen during breakfast when people get up for work/school. Those early morning swimmers are more likely to encounter 'fresh' sewage discharges.
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There are strong correlations between start times of real sewage discharges and false alarms.
Regulatory authorities and water companies should provide data on false positive ad false negative activation of EDMs
Regulatory authorities and water companies should provide data on false positive ad false negative activation of EDMs
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There are strong correlations between start times of real sewage discharges and false alarms.
Regulatory authorities and water companies should provide data on false positive ad false negative activation of EDMs
Regulatory authorities and water companies should provide data on false positive ad false negative activation of EDMs
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Some event duration monitors have had false readings 100% of the time.
Some sewage discharges classed at 'non-impacting' have lasted for over 70 years. Many last several tidal cycles
Some sewage discharges classed at 'non-impacting' have lasted for over 70 years. Many last several tidal cycles
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Some event duration monitors have had false readings 100% of the time.
Some sewage discharges classed at 'non-impacting' have lasted for over 70 years. Many last several tidal cycles
Some sewage discharges classed at 'non-impacting' have lasted for over 70 years. Many last several tidal cycles
A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023 @envsci.rsc.org
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023
Sewage discharges to aquatic environments present a real danger to human and ecosystem health. Event duration monitors (EDMs) from combined stormwater overflows (CSOs) are now fitted to over 90% of st...
pubs.rsc.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A comprehensive analysis of combined stormwater overflow (CSO) discharges to coastal waters and data communications by a UK water company between 2021 and 2023 @envsci.rsc.org
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
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Happy to share our new paper on the impacts of corporate capture strategies on human and ecosystem health 🌍
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
September 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Happy to share our new paper on the impacts of corporate capture strategies on human and ecosystem health 🌍
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
Available Open Access at 👉 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
@dralexford.bsky.social @ipcp.bsky.social @acs.org
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New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
September 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Reposted by Prof Alex Ford
We have a new publication. Thanks @dralexford.bsky.social for leading this work!
New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We have a new publication. Thanks @dralexford.bsky.social for leading this work!
New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
September 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New paper from the @ipcp.bsky.social board -
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Corporate ‘Capture Strategies’ Impacting Human and Ecosystem Health
We highlight that capture strategies go beyond regulatory capture to include individuals, organisations, governments and intergovernmental meetings
pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Reposted by Prof Alex Ford
Reposted by Prof Alex Ford
Over 400 signatories united in support of the OECD PFAS definition! 🎉The list of signatories is still growing. If you're working in the field—and especially if you're based in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia—sign here: lnkd.in/d9X-sBd2
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
August 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Over 400 signatories united in support of the OECD PFAS definition! 🎉The list of signatories is still growing. If you're working in the field—and especially if you're based in Latin America, Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia—sign here: lnkd.in/d9X-sBd2
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
Read our statement: lnkd.in/dbQvpVHY
“Woody, those are the countries which make money from plastics” #plasticstreaty #globalplasticstreaty #plasticpollution #INC-5.2 #conflictsofinterest #petrochemicals
August 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“Woody, those are the countries which make money from plastics” #plasticstreaty #globalplasticstreaty #plasticpollution #INC-5.2 #conflictsofinterest #petrochemicals
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Reposted by Prof Alex Ford
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
In a letter published Tuesday in a scientific journal, a group of 20 researchers warn that 'this effort is politically and/or economically, rather than scientifically, motivated.'
www.lemonde.fr
June 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Forever chemicals: Scientists condemn massive lobbying campaign to alter PFAS definition
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In a new paper, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand at Department of Environmental Science @stockholm-uni.bsky.social —defend the current definition of PFASs established by the OECD. #PFAS #Chemistry
www.su.se/department-o...
www.su.se/department-o...
Scientists defend widely used definition of PFASs - Department of Environmental Science
In a new paper published today in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand from the Department of Environmen...
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June 11, 2025 at 5:12 AM
In a new paper, 22 scientists—including Professor Ian Cousins and Associate Professor Marlene Ågerstrand at Department of Environmental Science @stockholm-uni.bsky.social —defend the current definition of PFASs established by the OECD. #PFAS #Chemistry
www.su.se/department-o...
www.su.se/department-o...
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Over the past few years, our PlastChem team has worked tirelessly to map the chemical complexity of #plastics. Today, we publish the findings in @nature.com. We hope this evidence propels the development of safer plastics to protect human health and environment. 1/4
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Mapping the chemical complexity of plastics - Nature
An inventory of 16,325 known plastic chemicals, including >4,200 hazardous compounds, supports the development of safer plastics.
www.nature.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Over the past few years, our PlastChem team has worked tirelessly to map the chemical complexity of #plastics. Today, we publish the findings in @nature.com. We hope this evidence propels the development of safer plastics to protect human health and environment. 1/4
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Read the full statement here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
Scientists’ Statement on the Chemical Definition of PFASs
pubs.acs.org
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Read the full statement here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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✍️ To safeguard public health and environmental protection, it’s crucial to uphold the OECD chemical definition of PFAS. If you support this effort, consider signing this statement: www.ipcp.ch/news/sign-on...
Sign-on campaign: Scientists’ statement on the chemical definition of PFASs | IPCP
www.ipcp.ch
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
✍️ To safeguard public health and environmental protection, it’s crucial to uphold the OECD chemical definition of PFAS. If you support this effort, consider signing this statement: www.ipcp.ch/news/sign-on...