Dr Lesley Russell
@lrussellwolpe.bsky.social
Health policy wonk, political tragic, hiking & skiing nut.
Sydney 🇦🇺 and Keystone 🇺🇸
Sydney 🇦🇺 and Keystone 🇺🇸
Pinned
With wonderful assistance from @croakeynews.bsky.social latest edition of #TheHikingWrap is up.
My 2024 adventures:
- Exploring Kimberley WA
- Kangaroo Is Wilderness Trail
- Nakasendo Trail & Mt Fuji
- Flinders Island
Lots to inspire you. 🏃♀️
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My 2024 adventures:
- Exploring Kimberley WA
- Kangaroo Is Wilderness Trail
- Nakasendo Trail & Mt Fuji
- Flinders Island
Lots to inspire you. 🏃♀️
www.croakey.org/croakey-down...
It took us almost 3 hours to sail past this iceberg!
#SheackeltonFootsteps
#SheackeltonFootsteps
We are sailing past iceberg A77 it's 6 miles long, 2 miles wide, 100 feet high.
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It took us almost 3 hours to sail past this iceberg!
#SheackeltonFootsteps
#SheackeltonFootsteps
We are sailing past iceberg A77 it's 6 miles long, 2 miles wide, 100 feet high.
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
November 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We are sailing past iceberg A77 it's 6 miles long, 2 miles wide, 100 feet high.
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
Very impressive. #ShackeltonFootsteps
usicecenter.gov/PressRelease...
Biosecurity preparations prior to landing South Georgia Is - one of v few examples of recovering ecosystem - tomorrow. Ship lights dimmed at night to protect birds, rat detection, clothing & equipment cleaned & checked, more disinfecting/cleaning going ashore/returning + avian flu precautions.
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Biosecurity preparations prior to landing South Georgia Is - one of v few examples of recovering ecosystem - tomorrow. Ship lights dimmed at night to protect birds, rat detection, clothing & equipment cleaned & checked, more disinfecting/cleaning going ashore/returning + avian flu precautions.
As we steam towards South Georgia Island (much more salubrious conditions than Shackleton party) we are busy with lectures, activities, discussion on bird life, clouds, invasive species and Shackelton. Expedition crew built a model of the James Caird to complete the experience. #ShackletonFootsteps
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
As we steam towards South Georgia Island (much more salubrious conditions than Shackleton party) we are busy with lectures, activities, discussion on bird life, clouds, invasive species and Shackelton. Expedition crew built a model of the James Caird to complete the experience. #ShackletonFootsteps
The French Secret to Healthier Eating
France’s relatively low obesity rate and higher propensity for cooking and eating well are not accidents of history. They were carefully fostered by policy and regulation
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
France’s relatively low obesity rate and higher propensity for cooking and eating well are not accidents of history. They were carefully fostered by policy and regulation
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Opinion | The French Secret to Healthier Eating
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The French Secret to Healthier Eating
France’s relatively low obesity rate and higher propensity for cooking and eating well are not accidents of history. They were carefully fostered by policy and regulation
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
France’s relatively low obesity rate and higher propensity for cooking and eating well are not accidents of history. They were carefully fostered by policy and regulation
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
It’s 4:30am and we are preparing for a pre-breakfast zodiac tour around Gibbs Island before heading to Elephant Island - just visible in the gap. #ShackeltonFootsteps
November 9, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It’s 4:30am and we are preparing for a pre-breakfast zodiac tour around Gibbs Island before heading to Elephant Island - just visible in the gap. #ShackeltonFootsteps
We are currently in the Bransfield Strait headed to Penguin Island. Awoke early to a fine array of icebergs and snow on the deck. #ShackeltonFootsteps
November 8, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We are currently in the Bransfield Strait headed to Penguin Island. Awoke early to a fine array of icebergs and snow on the deck. #ShackeltonFootsteps
James Watson, who helped unravel genetic blueprint for life, dies at 97.
With Francis Crick, he co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
With Francis Crick, he co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
James Watson, who helped unravel genetic blueprint for life, dies at 97.
With Francis Crick, he co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
With Francis Crick, he co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA.
www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
Another exciting day in #ShackeltonFootsteps Landed at Brown Bluff - a tuya or subglacial volcano, now home to thousands of adelie and gentoo penguins. Then a zodiac trip around the calving glaciers.
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Another exciting day in #ShackeltonFootsteps Landed at Brown Bluff - a tuya or subglacial volcano, now home to thousands of adelie and gentoo penguins. Then a zodiac trip around the calving glaciers.
Reposted by Dr Lesley Russell
As the world overshoots temperature targets, now is the time for legal action for climate justice – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-the-world...
#HEAL2025
#HEAL2025
As the world overshoots temperature targets, now is the time for legal action for climate justice
Introduction by Croakey: The world's failure to keep global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees represents "moral failure" and "deadly negligence",
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November 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
As the world overshoots temperature targets, now is the time for legal action for climate justice – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/as-the-world...
#HEAL2025
#HEAL2025
Reposted by Dr Lesley Russell
"Over a period of six months, researchers estimate that COVID-19 infections led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, while vaccinations led to 0.85 extra cases per 100,000."
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Study compares heart risks of COVID-19 infection and vaccination, and the results may surprise you
The risk of children developing rare but serious heart complications is higher after a COVID-19 infection than after vaccination, according to a new study.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"Over a period of six months, researchers estimate that COVID-19 infections led to 2.24 extra cases of myocarditis or pericarditis per 100,000 children, while vaccinations led to 0.85 extra cases per 100,000."
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Another beautiful day dawns in Antarctica. We are currently in the Weddell Sea with lots of floating ice, flat top bergs and what are called bergie bits - often topped with penguins. #ShackeltonFootsteps
November 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Another beautiful day dawns in Antarctica. We are currently in the Weddell Sea with lots of floating ice, flat top bergs and what are called bergie bits - often topped with penguins. #ShackeltonFootsteps
An amazing day: woke to snow covered rocky peaks of South Shetland Islands. First zodiac ride to penguin colonies at Yankee Bay - it's quite a production and Aurora staff do amazing job with encouragement, information, safety, biosecurity. #ShackeltonFootsteps
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
An amazing day: woke to snow covered rocky peaks of South Shetland Islands. First zodiac ride to penguin colonies at Yankee Bay - it's quite a production and Aurora staff do amazing job with encouragement, information, safety, biosecurity. #ShackeltonFootsteps
Good morning Antarctica!
#ShackeltonFootsteps
#ShackeltonFootsteps
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Good morning Antarctica!
#ShackeltonFootsteps
#ShackeltonFootsteps
Crossing Drake's Passage - not too terrible now seas have moderated. We will hit South Shetland Islands early tomorrow. Lots of lectures (birds, glaciers, clouds, photography), safety/ biodiversity protocols. Strict rules due to H5N1 avian flu. All gear checked for fit and biological contamination.
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Crossing Drake's Passage - not too terrible now seas have moderated. We will hit South Shetland Islands early tomorrow. Lots of lectures (birds, glaciers, clouds, photography), safety/ biodiversity protocols. Strict rules due to H5N1 avian flu. All gear checked for fit and biological contamination.
A record-breaking glacier could alter predictions about sea-level rise
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated five miles in two months, 10 times faster than the previous record, with possible implications for the pace of sea-level rise.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated five miles in two months, 10 times faster than the previous record, with possible implications for the pace of sea-level rise.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
A record-breaking glacier could alter predictions about sea-level rise
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated five miles in two months, 10 times faster than the previous record, with possible implications for the pace of sea-level rise.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A record-breaking glacier could alter predictions about sea-level rise
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated five miles in two months, 10 times faster than the previous record, with possible implications for the pace of sea-level rise.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreated five miles in two months, 10 times faster than the previous record, with possible implications for the pace of sea-level rise.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Watching US election returns via satellite as we sail through Drake’s Crossing at the bottom of the world, with 5m waves.
Rocking & rolling.
Trump is the big loser tonight.
Is this (the beginning of) a turnaround?
Rocking & rolling.
Trump is the big loser tonight.
Is this (the beginning of) a turnaround?
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Watching US election returns via satellite as we sail through Drake’s Crossing at the bottom of the world, with 5m waves.
Rocking & rolling.
Trump is the big loser tonight.
Is this (the beginning of) a turnaround?
Rocking & rolling.
Trump is the big loser tonight.
Is this (the beginning of) a turnaround?
This thread 👇
Australia’s MRFF is sitting on billions of taxpayers’ dollars which was meant to be invested in world-leading, lifesaving health innovations.
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This thread 👇
The Sylvia Earle is (finally) sailing to Antarctica with a rainbow for good luck. #ShackketonFootsteps.
Currently at end of Beagle Channel, about to enter Drake's Passage. Everything locked down, Dramamine taken.
Currently at end of Beagle Channel, about to enter Drake's Passage. Everything locked down, Dramamine taken.
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Sylvia Earle is (finally) sailing to Antarctica with a rainbow for good luck. #ShackketonFootsteps.
Currently at end of Beagle Channel, about to enter Drake's Passage. Everything locked down, Dramamine taken.
Currently at end of Beagle Channel, about to enter Drake's Passage. Everything locked down, Dramamine taken.
The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Maldives bans smoking for everyone born after 2006
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, is the first country to institute a generational smoking ban.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Dreadful weather in Ushuaia while we wait to leave for Antarctica #ShackletonFootsteps but we explored Tierra del Fuego National Park - where the Pan American Highway ends. Hopefully we leave 5:00am tomorrow.
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Dreadful weather in Ushuaia while we wait to leave for Antarctica #ShackletonFootsteps but we explored Tierra del Fuego National Park - where the Pan American Highway ends. Hopefully we leave 5:00am tomorrow.
We are on the boat - Sylvia Earle - headed for Antarctica in #ShackeltonFootsteps. But departure delayed 36 hrs as winter storm w snow, gales, heavy seas rolls in. Did get a snowy visit to lakes in the Andes north of Ushuaia.
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We are on the boat - Sylvia Earle - headed for Antarctica in #ShackeltonFootsteps. But departure delayed 36 hrs as winter storm w snow, gales, heavy seas rolls in. Did get a snowy visit to lakes in the Andes north of Ushuaia.