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Dave Goulson

@davegoulson.bsky.social
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Scientist, specializing in bumblebees. Author of various books about insects. Trying to save the planet one bee at a time.

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Brian McHugh @brianmchugh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
'One way or another, our health and wellbeing depend directly upon nature.' Review of 'Eat The Planet Well: How to fix our toxic food system- one meal at a time.' by Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social #EatThePlanetWell climatewithbrian.com/2026/09/24/r...
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Review of ‘Eat The Planet Well’ by Dave Goulson
Certainly, I missed the parade of ‘Eat The Planet Well’ by Dave Gouson, when it was published earlier this year, and what a shame.  This is a delightfully informative book which takes the read…
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Steven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Oh dear!!
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ENDS Report @endsreport.com · 25/08/2026
Leading academic @davegoulson.bsky.social has raised questions about the Veterinary Medicine Directorate’s funding, claiming that its receipt of money from the veterinary pharmaceutical industry represents a “clear conflict” with efforts to address pollution from pet flea treatments ⬇️
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Industry funding of vet medicine regulator a 'clear conflict’ with crackdown on harmful chemicals in pet flea treatments, warns professor
A leading academic has raised questions about the Veterinary Medicine Directorate’s (VMD) funding, claiming that its receipt of money from the veterinary pharmaceutical industry represents a “clear co...
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It's time to break the grip of the billionaire-owned media on our democracy. Please sign & share parliamentary petition : mediasovereignty.org/petition An independent, free press is vital to tackling the climate, poverty, democratic & nature crises
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Petition - Media Sovereignty Act Campaign
Sign the Parliamentary Petition Do YOU want Britain to take back control of our media and democracy from the international billionaires who have hijacked it? They use it to force our politicians to ac...
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Darren T @darrenturpin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Top tips for drought-tolerant garden plants for pollinators, from @davegoulson.bsky.social.
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Drought-tolerant garden plants for pollinators
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The ecological impacts of game shooting - new YouTube video from leading UK conservationist, Professor Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social Well worth a watch! (22 mins long) raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/08/18/t...
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The ecological impacts of game shooting – Professor Dave Goulson
Professor Dave Goulson is a leading UK conservationist, known especially for his work on bee behaviour, ecology and conservation, but also a lot more. He’s also a celebrated author, and his m…
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Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Well worth a watch, and a shame this chapter didn't make the final edit of @davegoulson.bsky.social's book www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZMY...
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The ecological impacts of game shooting.
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Alick Simmons @parliamentarygoose.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It’s well worth listening to the excellent @davegoulson.bsky.social on game shooting. It’s a thoughtful, compelling and accurate takedown of this egregious enterprise. And as Dave says, don’t eat game birds. Ever.
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Jules Pretty and I chatting about the wonderful world of insects, sitting in my garden which was lush and green at the time (June). Link in first comment.
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Jules Pretty @julespretty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Says author Dave Goulson, “Insects are in trouble – that should concern us” Podcast for “Hope! Camera! Action!” As for the dreaded neonics: “One teaspoon would kill 1.3 billion honeybees… It mystifies me why we use them.” youtu.be/fcupGwrxNmE www.buzzsprout.com/2608197 @davegoulson.bsky.social
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17 Dave Goulson on the wonderful world of insects, and why they’re only just clinging on
YouTube video by Story for Climate and Nature Recovery
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Chuffed to see Eat The Planet Well shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize.
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
On the ecological impacts of game shooting. A controversial chapter of my new book Eat the Planet Well which did not make the final edit, but which is - I think - important. Comments welcome! youtu.be/jZMYWK16UFo
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The ecological impacts of game shooting.
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
One day sale: My new book is available TODAY only for just 99p in ebook! It would be rude not to buy one ;)
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Clare Gillatt @normanbynature.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We have let a small patch of our front lawn go over to Birdsfoot trefoil only about 1x2m and it has been amazing - yesterday afternoon it held 7 species of bee and a Hummingbird Hawkmoth - best of all was this Sharp-tailed bee @liamolds.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Looking forward to Yeo Valley Organic Gardening Festival where I will be talking about "Gardening for Insects"
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Jeroen van der Sluijs @jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
@metenweten.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @davegoulson.bsky.social @alokloon.bsky.social @urgenda.eurosky.social
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Jeroen van der Sluijs @jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Exposure to a mixture of Neonicotinoid insecticides is significantly associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment among older adults. Imidacloprid, thiacloprid and dinotefuran emerged as the principal drivers of the mixture effects. @paneurope.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
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Unveiling the Link between Neonicotinoid Exposure and Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly: A Multiscale Framework Integrating Epidemiological Evidence with Network Toxicology and Molecular Docking
Neonicotinoids (NEOs) are the most widely used insecticides worldwide and have been detected in various biological samples. While NEO neurotoxicity has been demonstrated in animal studies, epidemiolog...
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
How wildlife gardening can help to save the planet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVg...
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Reclaiming Our Gardens: How 22 Million Patches of Land Can Save Biodiversity
YouTube video by Reasons For Hope Podcast | Edward Davey
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Wild Card @wildcard.land · 08/07/2026
This Tuesday the @archbishopofcanterbury.org and the members of the @churchofengland.org’s internal parliament, The General Synod, have a massive choice to make that will affect all of us. Will they restore 30% of their land to nature by 2030? #SynodVoteForNature @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Auntie Jellyfish @auntiejellyfish.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Garden Jungle by @davegoulson.bsky.social which is thoughtful and passionate and evidence based and entertaining too. A call to action (and inaction)
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Ⓥ🌱🌹🌻SpeedyBean🌻🌹🌱Ⓥ @tocatchathief.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
@gardenorganicuk.bsky.social Excellent listening to the latest podcast with @davegoulson.bsky.social always makes sense & more higher ups should liisten to him 👍
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Brighton Wildlife @brightonwildlife.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Please consider signing this petition to #reverse #cuts in environmental protections... #Brighton #Wildlife #Biodiversity #Nature #Geology #geodiversity #brightonwildlife 🖊️ www.change.org/p/urgent-res...
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Urgent reset for our next Prime Minister: four asks for people and nature
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Consider signing this petition calling on Andy Burnham to reverse the current rollbacks in environmental protections, and narrow the health and nature inequalities that have been widening under recent Government policy. Link in first comment:
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Lovely review of my new book, Eat The Planet Well, in the Lancet today, but sadly most of it is behind a paywall.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're at the point where the Telegraph are literally making up quotes. I said when veg is sold for pennies in supermarkets, it's a sign someone's not being paid properly. Farmers being paid a pittance for their produce. Workers on less than a living wage in supermarkets.
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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
If you'd like some inspiration for plants/habitats to grow/create in a wildlife garden, then have a peep at Dave's wonderful outside space.
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Government grants "emergency authorisation" for use of the neonic insecticide acetamiprid on sugar beet. Deja vu. Product label below.
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Some wildlife / flower highlights from my garden in the last month: youtu.be/AWE-X016NlE
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Highlights from my wild garden, May 2026
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Dave in Essex 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 @hennystdave.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Seems like @privateeyenews.bsky.social has hit a proverbial nail
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I'm talking about how we can all help with "Saving Our Insects" at Devizes Arts Festival, 9th June, for tickets see link: www.devizesvenues.co.uk/event/devize...
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Devizes Arts Festival presents Dave Goulson: Saving Our Insects - Devizes Venues
Do you want to know how to help bumblebees and other insects?  Come and be inspired:  learn more about these fascinating creatures and what you can do to help their recovery. Dave Goulson is Professor...
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Hummingbird hawk moth in St Andrews today. Migrants from Mediterranean. What is Sir Keir doing about them? Over here, pollinating our flowers...
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Jeroen van der Sluijs @jeroenvandersluijs.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Toxic rain for pollinators Acetamiprid and thiacloprid detected year-round in rain, even in winter All precipitation samples contained ≥1 compounds; max total 13.9 ng/L Occurrence of neonicotinoids, sulfoxaflor, and two metabolites in precipitation in Japan www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Occurrence of neonicotinoids, sulfoxaflor, and two metabolites in precipitation in Japan
Neonicotinoids and sulfoxaflor, widely used in Japanese rice cultivation, frequently contaminate aquatic environments due to their high-water solubili…
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I'm talking about how our food choices can help to save the planet on a brief Scottish 'tour', St Andrews 26 May and Edinburgh 27 May, both evening talks, see Toppings website to book.
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In little over 24 hours, the petition for government to stage a UK-wide briefing on the climate & nature crisis has passed the 10,000 milestone. Please help us get this to 100,000 to secure a parliamentary debate - by sharing widely. #NationalEmergencyBriefing #TimeToStepUp
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Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Join me at the Pollinators' Party, 7pm, 19 June, Amsterdam. Should be a nice event. www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-10...
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10 jaar The Pollinators feest! met special guest Dave Goulson
Vier 10 fantastische bestuivingsjaren met The Pollinators. Met keynote speaker Dave Goulson en nog veel meer zoets!
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Knepp Wilding @kneppwilding.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Congratulations on a new publication day to our good friend, Dave Goulson, from @sussex.ac.uk 📕 🌿 🍎 We're very excited that Dave will be coming to Knepp on Thursday 4 June for an author supper. Book: knepp.co.uk/view/events/...
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Alison Brackenbury @abrackenbury.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Looking forward to hearing Melissa Harrison, @davegoulson.bsky.social & Minette Batters with @adamrutherford.bsky.social on Mon 18 May,Start the Week, Radio 4! Melissa's 'The Given World is new & deeply rooted amongst damaged land & imperfect people. Farming, food, wildlife & the future at stake...
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Vickie Hinkley @vickiehinkley.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
@davegoulson.bsky.social !! "... [Dave Goulson] tackles the problems of industrial food production head on, but in a way that is empathetic, non-judgemental, pragmatic and hopeful. Eat the Planet Well is a guide to sustainable, ethical, healthy eating."
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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
How we should all eat.... 🌍Go buy..
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Published today :) A guide to sustainable, healthy, affordable eating - our food shopping choices can help to save the planet!
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Petition: gardenorganic.org.uk/glyphosate-campaign
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Garden Organic | Help us ban glyphosate
Boot glyphosate out of gardens and growing spaces by joining our ‘Growers Against Glyphosate’ campaign - and call on the government to ban this dangerous…
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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
⏳ 1 week to go! Join @davegoulson.bsky.social for the first talk in our #InsectHour series on “Pesticides, dogs and #InsectDeclines - Discover how pesticides impact insects, wildlife and wider ecosystems. 🌍 Free online event 🎟️ Register now 🔽
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Insect Hour: Pesticides, dogs & insect declines - Royal Entomological Society
Insect Hour: Pesticides, dogs & insect declines Welcome to the first event in our online talk series exploring Grand Challenges in Entomology. Insect Hour will be held every second Wednesday of the month*...
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In December, the Govt will decide if it will renew the glyphosate licence until 2041… • That’s 15 more years of impacts on worms, bees, soils and run-off into ponds and rivers, and glyphosate in your food. Sign Garden Organic’s petition NOW to ban this dangerous herbicide #GrowersAgainstGlyphosate.
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Overshot the Carrying Capacity @overshot.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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Experts call for restrictions on pet flea treatments that harm UK songbirds
Chemicals known to affect brains of common garden birds, and to kill unborn chicks, found in most feather samples
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Dave Goulson @davegoulson.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Just published! Get 10% off and support indie bookshops with discount code LOVEBOOKSHOPS: go to uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
“Jewish communities are waking up this morning feeling incredibly scared after yet another odious antisemitic attack.

“This is a time for politicians to work together to protect Jewish people – but some party leaders are instead using this moment to make political attacks.

“I am the only Jewish leader of a major political party and I suffer antisemitic abuse every single day. For other politicians to use antisemitism as a political football, especially after these horrific attacks, is utterly appalling and should be beneath them.

“We must also be very clear that any response to these abhorrent attacks that curtails our civil liberties would be wrong. For a Government to seek to use the pain of the Jewish community to restrict our right to peaceful protest would be a dangerous error. We must not respond to grave moments like this by turning inwards, or by clamping down on our hard won rights. Instead we must stand firm both in defending communities against such attacks, and by confidently protecting the right of all of us to peaceful protest.”
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Meg Howarth @howarthm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#NatureMatters ➡️ 🐝🐝🐝
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