Tim Benton

@timgbenton

food systems/ climate/ sustainability/ environment; research meets policy; Research Director at Chatham House; Professor at Leeds U; views my own

Based London/Yorkshire
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    Jan 7

    NEW: a common response to reports of hospitals struggling this winter is "it’s no different to a bad flu season!" I’ve tracked down historical data on flu ICU admissions, including winter 2017-18, a record high. Here’s how England’s Covid winter compares to a bad flu season 📹

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    Jan 7

    Looking forward to the science lecture at with chaired by We are hugely grateful to for chairing our steering group and for all the work he has done to promote the merits of research. Find out more:

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    Jan 6

    Our Associate Fellow Kirsty Hamilton has been awarded an OBE for her services in the areas of green , finance and . Huge congratulations to Kirsty!

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    Jan 6
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    Probably the same day - your bit of moor from ours.

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  5. Jan 6

    Photo from a day of fog and snow over the holiday: very weird monochrome world on the hill tops.

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    Jan 4

    What issues will dominate the 2021 agenda? We're welcoming our members back at 1300 GMT this Thursday 7 Jan to discuss with our experts. Check it out below 👇 Not a member? Find out more 👉

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    29 Dec 2020

    Here are some thoughts about the constitutional implications of the EU (Future Relationship) Bill and some suggestions for what might have been done. Warning - blog post posing as THREAD.

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    30 Dec 2020

    Look forward to 7 Jan Gritty politics via Eustice, , Griffiths | trade with Tim Smith, | lecture by on Regenerative Capitalism | inspiring farmers et al | a finale of foody challenges from

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    29 Dec 2020

    Up next is OFC Director , who shares a sneak preview of the "People, Planet, Prosperity - Getting our Food Systems Right" session, with guest speaker Prof. . To find out more, or book your seat ➡️

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  10. 28 Dec 2020

    Winter finally came to my part of Yorkshire.

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    26 Dec 2020

    THREAD: Where are we with Covid-19 in England now that the new tiers have started? TLDR: nowhere good and things are quite scary. 1/13

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    22 Dec 2020

    Please note: when ordering sprouts from online, quantity 1 does not mean 1 bag of sprouts. It means 1 sprout. Thank you and good night

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  13. 24 Dec 2020

    Happy Festivity-of-Choice, Twitterverse. Been a difficult year, but wish everyone- and the planet- a better year next. Photo from sunrise picnic from our local hill in Yorkshire amidst the icy wind and ice.

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    21 Dec 2020

    Changing to sustainable diets will play a pivotal role in mitigating climate change and improving population health. Read our systematic review published today 👉

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    20 Dec 2020

    Monday night is the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, the closest since 1623. But as cloud is forecast, tonight may be your best chance to see them. At dusk, look for two bright objects in the south-west sky.

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    20 Dec 2020

    Some useful thoughts on the new SARS-CoV2 strain.

    I felt it may be helpful to provide an update on the new lineages in the UK and in SA that might both be more contagious than any in circulation until recently. Those comments should be considered preliminary as the evidence available to me is still sketchy. 1/
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    17 Dec 2020

    Excited to discuss the expert panel report on livecast w/, , , Mario Herrero and Rebecca Nelson on Friday, Dec 18 @ 1400 US Eastern time on FB/YouTube

    A -led expert panel released a report funded by on global agriculture and food systems innovation, reform, and sustainability. Fellows Rebecca Nelson and served as co-chairs.
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    15 Dec 2020

    Not long till the Winter Solstice so lucky to experience this incredible light on dog walk just now.

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    11 Dec 2020

    More on the global carbon budget 2020. The 7% decrease in CO2 emissions in 2020 had virtually no impact on atmospheric CO2, with concentration still increasing by about 2.5 ppm. Here is why.

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    11 Dec 2020

    How can food system transformation be woven into high level biodiversity, nutrition and climate forums in 2021? Join our event on Mon 14 Dec to hear from , , , and Dr Michael Clark. Register now:

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