Helen Gray
@helengray.bsky.social
Research student @LSHTM. @wbtiuk Steering Group #Breastfeeding #PolicyMatters #IYCFE #FoodSecurity. IBCLC and mum of three. Also anthropology, archaeology, human evolution, messing about in boats, #ActiveTravel and #ClimateEmergency
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These results are shocking for Wandsworth 😳 3 of the 10 most dangerous junctions of all London are in Wandsworth. We should not accept this
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November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
These results are shocking for Wandsworth 😳 3 of the 10 most dangerous junctions of all London are in Wandsworth. We should not accept this
@london.gov.uk
@drrosena.bsky.social
@fleuranderson.bsky.social
@marshadecordova.bsky.social
@london.gov.uk
@drrosena.bsky.social
@fleuranderson.bsky.social
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The CS7 cycle superhighway, which runs through #Tooting, #Balham and #Clapham, has been named as the most dangerous place in London for cyclists for the third successive year, reports The Standard: www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The CS7 cycle superhighway, which runs through #Tooting, #Balham and #Clapham, has been named as the most dangerous place in London for cyclists for the third successive year, reports The Standard: www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
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November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
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Please read @fleuranderson.bsky.social
“The 9,000 vanished vehicles weren’t displaced elsewhere, nor did they represent lost economic activity. They were replaced by alternatives that were more efficient in the new system. […] people tried new transport modes and often found they were better.”
“The 9,000 vanished vehicles weren’t displaced elsewhere, nor did they represent lost economic activity. They were replaced by alternatives that were more efficient in the new system. […] people tried new transport modes and often found they were better.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Please read @fleuranderson.bsky.social
“The 9,000 vanished vehicles weren’t displaced elsewhere, nor did they represent lost economic activity. They were replaced by alternatives that were more efficient in the new system. […] people tried new transport modes and often found they were better.”
“The 9,000 vanished vehicles weren’t displaced elsewhere, nor did they represent lost economic activity. They were replaced by alternatives that were more efficient in the new system. […] people tried new transport modes and often found they were better.”
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I met residents at this junction just last month to see how bad it is for walking and cycling: bsky.app/profile/caro....
They told me that TfL and Wandsworth Council have done nothing for three years to make it safer.
❓ will this junction still be the most dangerous in London in 12 months time.
They told me that TfL and Wandsworth Council have done nothing for three years to make it safer.
❓ will this junction still be the most dangerous in London in 12 months time.
Massive thanks to @wandsworthcycling.bsky.social for showing me the problem of traffic cutting across Upper Tooting Rd from side street to side street, barging in front of people crossing the road and bullying people riding bikes along CS7 out of the way.
My heart was in my mouth 🫣
My heart was in my mouth 🫣
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I met residents at this junction just last month to see how bad it is for walking and cycling: bsky.app/profile/caro....
They told me that TfL and Wandsworth Council have done nothing for three years to make it safer.
❓ will this junction still be the most dangerous in London in 12 months time.
They told me that TfL and Wandsworth Council have done nothing for three years to make it safer.
❓ will this junction still be the most dangerous in London in 12 months time.
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A thread on public scholarship, accessibility, and citation ethics in my annotated bibliogaphy and a list of some of my fave academic podcasts:
bsky.app/profile/rhig...
bsky.app/profile/rhig...
A lot of people have mentioned they loved the 'Want to Know More?' section of my book – basically an annotated bibliography but with a clear statement on citation ethics (shout out to Sara Ahmed) and a focus on *accessible* scholarship.
That means blogs, podcasts, books for a popular audience.
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That means blogs, podcasts, books for a popular audience.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A thread on public scholarship, accessibility, and citation ethics in my annotated bibliogaphy and a list of some of my fave academic podcasts:
bsky.app/profile/rhig...
bsky.app/profile/rhig...
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We’re proud to support the #NationalEmergencyBriefing on Nov 27 in Westminster.
This event brings together leading scientists, economists & security experts to share the evidence on the climate and nature crisis: www.nebriefing.org
For us, it’s about protecting the places people love.
This event brings together leading scientists, economists & security experts to share the evidence on the climate and nature crisis: www.nebriefing.org
For us, it’s about protecting the places people love.
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We’re proud to support the #NationalEmergencyBriefing on Nov 27 in Westminster.
This event brings together leading scientists, economists & security experts to share the evidence on the climate and nature crisis: www.nebriefing.org
For us, it’s about protecting the places people love.
This event brings together leading scientists, economists & security experts to share the evidence on the climate and nature crisis: www.nebriefing.org
For us, it’s about protecting the places people love.
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3. Change the record!
Language matters. Bashing wildlife and those who protect it isn’t helping anyone
Language matters. Bashing wildlife and those who protect it isn’t helping anyone
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
3. Change the record!
Language matters. Bashing wildlife and those who protect it isn’t helping anyone
Language matters. Bashing wildlife and those who protect it isn’t helping anyone
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2. Defend the long-standing laws that protect our already scarce and most precious species and keep Biodiversity Net Gain, a scheme which requires nature to be improved while homes are built.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
2. Defend the long-standing laws that protect our already scarce and most precious species and keep Biodiversity Net Gain, a scheme which requires nature to be improved while homes are built.
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At next week's budget, we're calling on the Chancellor to:
1. Recognise that nature - more of it, and better access to it - will boost the economy and could save the NHS billions of pounds
1. Recognise that nature - more of it, and better access to it - will boost the economy and could save the NHS billions of pounds
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
At next week's budget, we're calling on the Chancellor to:
1. Recognise that nature - more of it, and better access to it - will boost the economy and could save the NHS billions of pounds
1. Recognise that nature - more of it, and better access to it - will boost the economy and could save the NHS billions of pounds
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Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
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If you are free tomorrow night I’m chairing this rather good panel on what we can do to respond to environmental crisis vs the role of government or business. If you are in London you can come in person. If not (or if it’s too cold) you can tune in online
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
Ask the Experts: Can people power drive environmental action?
Environmental breakdown can impact our lives in immediate and personal ways, yet many feel powerless to act and find the solutions out of reach. This is your opportunity to put questions to our expert...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If you are free tomorrow night I’m chairing this rather good panel on what we can do to respond to environmental crisis vs the role of government or business. If you are in London you can come in person. If not (or if it’s too cold) you can tune in online
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/livin...
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
Nestle accused of risking baby heath in Africa, Asia and Latin America
NGO says Swiss food giant is 'putting the health of babies at risk for profit' by adding sugar to babyfood.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Several minute piece on the BBC.
Lots of detectorists.
No archaeologists.
No-one from PAS.
No-one from museums.
No discussion of the costs or responsibilities involved.
😡
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure #BBC #News
Lots of detectorists.
No archaeologists.
No-one from PAS.
No-one from museums.
No discussion of the costs or responsibilities involved.
😡
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure #BBC #News
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Several minute piece on the BBC.
Lots of detectorists.
No archaeologists.
No-one from PAS.
No-one from museums.
No discussion of the costs or responsibilities involved.
😡
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure #BBC #News
Lots of detectorists.
No archaeologists.
No-one from PAS.
No-one from museums.
No discussion of the costs or responsibilities involved.
😡
#Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure #BBC #News
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If we don’t fix the climate, pollution, and nature crises, we can’t fix anything. They are already actively amplifying poverty, hunger, and division. They are what stand between all of us, regardless of geography or ideology, and the better future we all seek. That's why I'm convinced that ...
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
If we don’t fix the climate, pollution, and nature crises, we can’t fix anything. They are already actively amplifying poverty, hunger, and division. They are what stand between all of us, regardless of geography or ideology, and the better future we all seek. That's why I'm convinced that ...
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My point is that it doesn't have to be that way. We are nowhere near maxing out investment in & implementation of sol'ns that benefit people, health, climate and nature at the same time. This is what we should be prioritizing, sol'ns with the greatest number of wins for people + the planet together.
Will biodiversity actions yield healthy places? A systematic review of human health outcomes associated with biodiversity‐focused urban greening
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My point is that it doesn't have to be that way. We are nowhere near maxing out investment in & implementation of sol'ns that benefit people, health, climate and nature at the same time. This is what we should be prioritizing, sol'ns with the greatest number of wins for people + the planet together.
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If you take the time to read the whole Gates memo (which I did), the bulk of the content was mostly solid and encouraging. Really!
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If you take the time to read the whole Gates memo (which I did), the bulk of the content was mostly solid and encouraging. Really!
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
It was the FRAME that was off--very off, from the first line.
And when your framing is off, then how you make decisions and set priorities is off. THAT'S the problem.
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Dale Spender's study in 1980 found when women made up about 17% of a room, men assessed the gender balance as equal. And when women spoke 30% of the time, men assessed that women dominated the conversation
I think about this in relation to so much these days
I think about this in relation to so much these days
October 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Dale Spender's study in 1980 found when women made up about 17% of a room, men assessed the gender balance as equal. And when women spoke 30% of the time, men assessed that women dominated the conversation
I think about this in relation to so much these days
I think about this in relation to so much these days
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The piece where I get to say everything that's bugging me about the world of detecting & archaeology & ask - why are we not more concerned about this?
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
The system is broken, so why are we not more concerned?
by Tess Machling [A download/print PDF version can be found at the end of the paper] Abstract The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) – the detectorist-facing branch of archaeology – whic…
bigbookoftorcs.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The piece where I get to say everything that's bugging me about the world of detecting & archaeology & ask - why are we not more concerned about this?
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
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Protected cycle lanes =/= Painted lines
Physical separation between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists key to safer streets, research shows
The study also found that bad behaviour is the biggest contributing factor towards streets hostile to walking and wheeling
road.cc
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Protected cycle lanes =/= Painted lines
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London parents: ever wondered how many pupils are driven to your primary school? Now you can find out! Simply type the school’s name into our first-of-its-kind data dashboard - link below
#solvetheschoolrun
👉https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltraveldata
#solvetheschoolrun
👉https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltraveldata
School Run Data | Solve the School Run
View our interactive dashboard and explore data on the school run in your London area.
www.solvetheschoolrun.org
October 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
London parents: ever wondered how many pupils are driven to your primary school? Now you can find out! Simply type the school’s name into our first-of-its-kind data dashboard - link below
#solvetheschoolrun
👉https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltraveldata
#solvetheschoolrun
👉https://www.solvetheschoolrun.org/schooltraveldata
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Folks, see the details local journalists post about breaking news events when verifiable info is limited. ⤵️
Name of agency. Location. Time. Source. Context about local area and confirmation by local Rapid Response group.
Stop sharing accounts that solely post "Holy Sh*t, ICE!" with dramatic video.
Name of agency. Location. Time. Source. Context about local area and confirmation by local Rapid Response group.
Stop sharing accounts that solely post "Holy Sh*t, ICE!" with dramatic video.
Border Patrol is terrorizing Gage Park this morning (video from Facebook, 55th & California reportedly 9:40am). SWRR reports agents are highly active and were also seen at the Pulaski orange line again: instagram.com/p/DPtwEY7DhTy
October 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Folks, see the details local journalists post about breaking news events when verifiable info is limited. ⤵️
Name of agency. Location. Time. Source. Context about local area and confirmation by local Rapid Response group.
Stop sharing accounts that solely post "Holy Sh*t, ICE!" with dramatic video.
Name of agency. Location. Time. Source. Context about local area and confirmation by local Rapid Response group.
Stop sharing accounts that solely post "Holy Sh*t, ICE!" with dramatic video.
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We’ll find out when food prices go up, as they already have done owing to climate impacts…
Officials in Downing Street have blocked publication of a report warning that the collapse of tropical rainforests could push up food prices in British supermarkets.
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
No 10 blocks report on impact of rainforest collapse on food prices
Downing Street has vetoed release of an assessment that says the loss of the Amazon ecosystem could drive up food inflation as well as lead to mass migration
www.thetimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’ll find out when food prices go up, as they already have done owing to climate impacts…
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Amazing analysis. Thank you. Some progress is encouraging but we can’t lose sight of blind spots. While there have been some commitments on food and feeding in the early years there’s still a way to go. #BabyBlindSpot
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Amazing analysis. Thank you. Some progress is encouraging but we can’t lose sight of blind spots. While there have been some commitments on food and feeding in the early years there’s still a way to go. #BabyBlindSpot
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📢 Is the government doing enough to improve the food system?
As the dust settles on party conferences we examine the evidence using 5️⃣ key markers.
Find out here: ➡️ bit.ly/4oeLHX4
@labouruk.bsky.social
As the dust settles on party conferences we examine the evidence using 5️⃣ key markers.
Find out here: ➡️ bit.ly/4oeLHX4
@labouruk.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
📢 Is the government doing enough to improve the food system?
As the dust settles on party conferences we examine the evidence using 5️⃣ key markers.
Find out here: ➡️ bit.ly/4oeLHX4
@labouruk.bsky.social
As the dust settles on party conferences we examine the evidence using 5️⃣ key markers.
Find out here: ➡️ bit.ly/4oeLHX4
@labouruk.bsky.social