Nigel Bennett
@nigelgeogld.bsky.social
Geography teacher for 35 years. Now enjoying conservation volunteering around Sudbury Suffolk.
Lib Dem Councillor on Sudbury Town Council 🔶
Lib Dem Councillor on Sudbury Town Council 🔶
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When they talk about reducing red tape, remember this image.
October 5, 2026 at 10:32 AM
When they talk about reducing red tape, remember this image.
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Europe is older, but Latin America is aging faster.
The median age of a country or region is the age that divides its population into two equal parts: half of the people are older, and half are younger. As the population ages, the median age rises.
That’s what this chart tracks.
The median age of a country or region is the age that divides its population into two equal parts: half of the people are older, and half are younger. As the population ages, the median age rises.
That’s what this chart tracks.
October 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Europe is older, but Latin America is aging faster.
The median age of a country or region is the age that divides its population into two equal parts: half of the people are older, and half are younger. As the population ages, the median age rises.
That’s what this chart tracks.
The median age of a country or region is the age that divides its population into two equal parts: half of the people are older, and half are younger. As the population ages, the median age rises.
That’s what this chart tracks.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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❗️Norway seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov near Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award won by Ukraine's Naftogaz over assets seized by Russia in Crimea. The vessel was detained after a 24-hour standoff with the Norwegian Coast Guard and is subject to compulsory sale #Ukraine
September 3, 2026 at 7:23 AM
❗️Norway seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov near Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award won by Ukraine's Naftogaz over assets seized by Russia in Crimea. The vessel was detained after a 24-hour standoff with the Norwegian Coast Guard and is subject to compulsory sale #Ukraine
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NEW: Hidden NEETs are much closer to the labour market than NEETs who are claiming benefits.
Our new analysis, out today, looks at young people who are not in education, employment or training and do not claim benefits: ifs.org.uk/publications...
Our new analysis, out today, looks at young people who are not in education, employment or training and do not claim benefits: ifs.org.uk/publications...
https://ifs.org.uk/publications/radar-who-are-neets-not-claiming-benefits
ifs.org.uk
September 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM
NEW: Hidden NEETs are much closer to the labour market than NEETs who are claiming benefits.
Our new analysis, out today, looks at young people who are not in education, employment or training and do not claim benefits: ifs.org.uk/publications...
Our new analysis, out today, looks at young people who are not in education, employment or training and do not claim benefits: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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Figures published by NHS England pinpointed July’s two heatwaves as a key reason why a record 2.5 million people attended A&E that month.
They included people whose breathing problems and other underlying health conditions were exacerbated by the heat.
Via Guardian
They included people whose breathing problems and other underlying health conditions were exacerbated by the heat.
Via Guardian
‘We’re seeing lots of people who feel dizzy’: how heatwaves are taking a toll on people’s health and the NHS
Doctors and nurses describe rise in fall injuries and other heat-related problems on top of stifling working conditions
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Figures published by NHS England pinpointed July’s two heatwaves as a key reason why a record 2.5 million people attended A&E that month.
They included people whose breathing problems and other underlying health conditions were exacerbated by the heat.
Via Guardian
They included people whose breathing problems and other underlying health conditions were exacerbated by the heat.
Via Guardian
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During the heatwaves doctors saw an increase in elderly people being light-headed, dizzy & falling. Some medication can exacerbate this ( see 🧵)
Many urban buildings do not have enough shade around them to prevent urban heat island effects.
We need more trees. Here's why.
Many urban buildings do not have enough shade around them to prevent urban heat island effects.
We need more trees. Here's why.
Shade, cooling and survival: why we need more trees
Trees are nature’s air conditioning – cooling streets by up to 5°C, cutting heat risks, and helping cities withstand hotter summers
eastangliabylines.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
During the heatwaves doctors saw an increase in elderly people being light-headed, dizzy & falling. Some medication can exacerbate this ( see 🧵)
Many urban buildings do not have enough shade around them to prevent urban heat island effects.
We need more trees. Here's why.
Many urban buildings do not have enough shade around them to prevent urban heat island effects.
We need more trees. Here's why.
Beautiful morning raking Guildford Meadow on the Sudbury Cornard riverside to help the marsh orchids.
September 1, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful morning raking Guildford Meadow on the Sudbury Cornard riverside to help the marsh orchids.
The View from Here in the Aude
July 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The View from Here in the Aude
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I’m not a proportional representation nut but it is worth noting today that the only prime minister recently to last a full electoral term headed a two party coalition government
Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window
Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window
June 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM
I’m not a proportional representation nut but it is worth noting today that the only prime minister recently to last a full electoral term headed a two party coalition government
Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window
Objectively, the first-past-the-post gives you stability and strong government argument has gone out the window
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🚨 NEW: Ed Davey says the new Prime Minister has to change our "broken politics"
"The British people are sick of being let down by an endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers while nothing really changes"
"The British people are sick of being let down by an endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers while nothing really changes"
June 22, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🚨 NEW: Ed Davey says the new Prime Minister has to change our "broken politics"
"The British people are sick of being let down by an endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers while nothing really changes"
"The British people are sick of being let down by an endless merry-go-round of Prime Ministers while nothing really changes"
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Henry Nowak’s father’s words outside court, who is probably the person we most need to hear from today.
June 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Henry Nowak’s father’s words outside court, who is probably the person we most need to hear from today.
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New studies have been published explaining the recent decline in Antarctic sea ice, the migration of warm Circumpolar Deep Water, the undermining of floating ice shelves and record breaking glacial retreat.
drtomharris.substack.com/p/new-studie...
#climatechange #Antarctica #sealevelrise #oceans
drtomharris.substack.com/p/new-studie...
#climatechange #Antarctica #sealevelrise #oceans
New studies predict faster Antarctic melting and global sea level rise
New papers spell trouble for every part of Antarctica's ice system, from sea ice decline to heating channels under the ice, record glacial retreat to collapsing buttresses. Sea levels are rising fast.
drtomharris.substack.com
May 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
New studies have been published explaining the recent decline in Antarctic sea ice, the migration of warm Circumpolar Deep Water, the undermining of floating ice shelves and record breaking glacial retreat.
drtomharris.substack.com/p/new-studie...
#climatechange #Antarctica #sealevelrise #oceans
drtomharris.substack.com/p/new-studie...
#climatechange #Antarctica #sealevelrise #oceans
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Solving the NHS crisis and the housing crisis must go hand in hand.
People must be able to see a GP when they need one.
We’ll ensure new GP surgeries open alongside new homes — funded by developers.
People must be able to see a GP when they need one.
We’ll ensure new GP surgeries open alongside new homes — funded by developers.
April 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Solving the NHS crisis and the housing crisis must go hand in hand.
People must be able to see a GP when they need one.
We’ll ensure new GP surgeries open alongside new homes — funded by developers.
People must be able to see a GP when they need one.
We’ll ensure new GP surgeries open alongside new homes — funded by developers.
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Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
April 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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Taking in the scene at sunrise at Arger Fen. Oak, ash, field maple, holly, crab apple, alder and hazel provide the backdrop to a sea of bluebells. Incredible colours and texture hailing the onset of Spring.
#Scape #landscape #Bures #Suffolk #photography #landscapephotography #woodland
#Scape #landscape #Bures #Suffolk #photography #landscapephotography #woodland
April 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Taking in the scene at sunrise at Arger Fen. Oak, ash, field maple, holly, crab apple, alder and hazel provide the backdrop to a sea of bluebells. Incredible colours and texture hailing the onset of Spring.
#Scape #landscape #Bures #Suffolk #photography #landscapephotography #woodland
#Scape #landscape #Bures #Suffolk #photography #landscapephotography #woodland
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As we listen to JD Vance…
April 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As we listen to JD Vance…
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Cutting methane is one of the fastest, cheapest ways to slow warming.
The latest Global Methane Status Report shows that the 30% by 2030 goal remains within reach, but action must accelerate: https://ow.ly/gGHz50YC6FL.
#Methane250
The latest Global Methane Status Report shows that the 30% by 2030 goal remains within reach, but action must accelerate: https://ow.ly/gGHz50YC6FL.
#Methane250
April 2, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Cutting methane is one of the fastest, cheapest ways to slow warming.
The latest Global Methane Status Report shows that the 30% by 2030 goal remains within reach, but action must accelerate: https://ow.ly/gGHz50YC6FL.
#Methane250
The latest Global Methane Status Report shows that the 30% by 2030 goal remains within reach, but action must accelerate: https://ow.ly/gGHz50YC6FL.
#Methane250
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This is my favorite climate change chart. Japanese monks, aristocrats, and emperors kept meticulous records of cherry blossom festivals for 1,200 years and accidentally built the world's longest climate dataset.
April 1, 2026 at 2:23 PM
This is my favorite climate change chart. Japanese monks, aristocrats, and emperors kept meticulous records of cherry blossom festivals for 1,200 years and accidentally built the world's longest climate dataset.
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Tuesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
March 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Tuesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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Great morning on the Sudbury Spring clean organised by Sudbury Town Council. Well done to staff, local schools and community volunteers.
March 25, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Great morning on the Sudbury Spring clean organised by Sudbury Town Council. Well done to staff, local schools and community volunteers.
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👏 Josh Babarinde MP: "But something else we need to do to help preserve our NHS is make sure that Reform do not get anywhere near to it"
"Nigel Farage has spoken about destroying the fundamental principle that's at the heart of our NHS and replacing it with a social insurance system"
"Nigel Farage has spoken about destroying the fundamental principle that's at the heart of our NHS and replacing it with a social insurance system"
March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
👏 Josh Babarinde MP: "But something else we need to do to help preserve our NHS is make sure that Reform do not get anywhere near to it"
"Nigel Farage has spoken about destroying the fundamental principle that's at the heart of our NHS and replacing it with a social insurance system"
"Nigel Farage has spoken about destroying the fundamental principle that's at the heart of our NHS and replacing it with a social insurance system"