Peter Day PhD
@peterday14.bsky.social
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference
Artist; author; campaigner; Arts Council Funded; Award Winner; HEA Research Fellow; Creative Health & Well Being Advocate;
CPRE Charity Trustee;
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference
Artist; author; campaigner; Arts Council Funded; Award Winner; HEA Research Fellow; Creative Health & Well Being Advocate;
CPRE Charity Trustee;
Living the vida loca
June 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Living the vida loca
Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years: ‘shocking’ likelihood of year 2C hotter than preindustrial era before 2030 www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/28/global-temperatures-break-annual-heat-record-next-five-years-world-meteorological-organization?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years
Data also shows small but ‘shocking’ likelihood of year 2C hotter than preindustrial era before 2030
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Global temperatures could break heat record in next five years: ‘shocking’ likelihood of year 2C hotter than preindustrial era before 2030 www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/28/global-temperatures-break-annual-heat-record-next-five-years-world-meteorological-organization?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Temperatures in seas around the UK have soared to 4C warmer than normal are unprecedented leading to widespread biological impacts
This is phenomenal.
Sea surface temperatures are >5C above average to the west of the UK and around Iceland. It's the strongest area of anomalous warmth on the planet at the moment.
It's the warmest in recorded history for northwest Europe.
Sea surface temperatures are >5C above average to the west of the UK and around Iceland. It's the strongest area of anomalous warmth on the planet at the moment.
It's the warmest in recorded history for northwest Europe.
May 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Temperatures in seas around the UK have soared to 4C warmer than normal are unprecedented leading to widespread biological impacts
Such a simple but impactful action.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
May 9, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Such a simple but impactful action.
Cultivating mindfulness, accepting the present moment, and letting go of attachments
May 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Cultivating mindfulness, accepting the present moment, and letting go of attachments
Same hollow promises of Brexit in the UK. the majority of these are simply "rollovers" - meaning they copied the terms of deals the UK previously had when it was an EU member
April 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Same hollow promises of Brexit in the UK. the majority of these are simply "rollovers" - meaning they copied the terms of deals the UK previously had when it was an EU member
What is it about fishing? It featured heavily in UK Brexit headlines - "taking back control".It contributes 0.03% to the economy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why Devon and Cornwall fishermen feel disillusioned after Brexit
Fishermen in Devon and Cornwall say the reality of Brexit is different to what was promised.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What is it about fishing? It featured heavily in UK Brexit headlines - "taking back control".It contributes 0.03% to the economy.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Remember this from Johnson UK: We are going to open... a new chapter in our national story, striking free trade deals around the world, adding to the agreements with 63 countries we've already achieved
April 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Remember this from Johnson UK: We are going to open... a new chapter in our national story, striking free trade deals around the world, adding to the agreements with 63 countries we've already achieved
Nationwide still have a veneer of some mutuality. It has also stated it will keep branches (for now). Also has all the right ethical policies, scores well. It used to be the co-op until they mis-hired & took on breathtakingly value-destructive acquisitions.
April 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Nationwide still have a veneer of some mutuality. It has also stated it will keep branches (for now). Also has all the right ethical policies, scores well. It used to be the co-op until they mis-hired & took on breathtakingly value-destructive acquisitions.
Exactly so much damage needs to be undone it's generational It was wilful damage so mending relations with the EU is a no brainer small step. Where are they now the elites PMordant tobacco vote abstainer is now a tobacco adviser - really.The others have gone off unaffected to be wealthier elsewhere.
April 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Exactly so much damage needs to be undone it's generational It was wilful damage so mending relations with the EU is a no brainer small step. Where are they now the elites PMordant tobacco vote abstainer is now a tobacco adviser - really.The others have gone off unaffected to be wealthier elsewhere.
Is the feeling in the US that this is now wilful destruction, a purposeful dismantling of trade, law, press & institution and what is the outcome?
April 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Is the feeling in the US that this is now wilful destruction, a purposeful dismantling of trade, law, press & institution and what is the outcome?
Not bad juts gone past 800 readers on research gate - tries to count number of reads, chapters and papers. AND you get a little medal.
April 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Not bad juts gone past 800 readers on research gate - tries to count number of reads, chapters and papers. AND you get a little medal.
Many now promoting the benefits of slow travel.
April 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Many now promoting the benefits of slow travel.
My dad was Welsh and spoke no welsh.Ironically he married a Yorkshire woman and both made sure that neither myself or my sister had a local accent. So you end up speaking a sort of non place English.
April 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
My dad was Welsh and spoke no welsh.Ironically he married a Yorkshire woman and both made sure that neither myself or my sister had a local accent. So you end up speaking a sort of non place English.
Very powerful testament. The forces of denial are so powerful, cultural, political and institutional. We must learn to condemn the perpetrators, their denial and give voice to the victims.
April 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Very powerful testament. The forces of denial are so powerful, cultural, political and institutional. We must learn to condemn the perpetrators, their denial and give voice to the victims.
Heard and McDonald islands featured in a list released by the White House of “countries” that would have new trade tariffs imposed. A group of barren, uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica, covered in glaciers and home to penguins. Nowhere is safe from a tariff.
April 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Heard and McDonald islands featured in a list released by the White House of “countries” that would have new trade tariffs imposed. A group of barren, uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica, covered in glaciers and home to penguins. Nowhere is safe from a tariff.
She States her job is to ask questions - then spends the next minute making a statement.
April 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
She States her job is to ask questions - then spends the next minute making a statement.
Privatisation and Brexit are largely to blame. The shift away from manufacturing to services.
March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Privatisation and Brexit are largely to blame. The shift away from manufacturing to services.
Should have been a full ceasefire, with European peace keepers. This as we say is a complete horlix and benefits one side.
March 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Should have been a full ceasefire, with European peace keepers. This as we say is a complete horlix and benefits one side.
Excellent again from Led By Donkeys. Dont buy a Tesla!
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
March 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Excellent again from Led By Donkeys. Dont buy a Tesla!
Oh dear. Whats this thing with being shouty now.
March 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Oh dear. Whats this thing with being shouty now.
Thank you Anna for your continued reporting from UK
March 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thank you Anna for your continued reporting from UK
So the beginning of my next project this time for CPRE Shropshire. Hoping to get some campaign groups submitting their images and memories. Place, space are so important to health and well being.
March 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
So the beginning of my next project this time for CPRE Shropshire. Hoping to get some campaign groups submitting their images and memories. Place, space are so important to health and well being.
Dfe Meeting 10 March 2025 to discuss bullying. I gave evidence about bullying in schools in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
March 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Dfe Meeting 10 March 2025 to discuss bullying. I gave evidence about bullying in schools in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Worked in education for 30 plus years this is one inevitable outcome of the performative business culture-Hundreds of English academy heads on £150k plus,& number ‘on gravy train’ doubles in five years.Below-inflation pay rises for teachers-leaving the profession.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Hundreds of English academy heads paid over £150k, as number ‘on gravy train’ doubles in five years
School leaders attacked as ‘an unaccountable elite’ after years of below-inflation pay rises for teachers
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Worked in education for 30 plus years this is one inevitable outcome of the performative business culture-Hundreds of English academy heads on £150k plus,& number ‘on gravy train’ doubles in five years.Below-inflation pay rises for teachers-leaving the profession.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...