Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 11/08/202640 years ago today I started work as an apprentice at Rolls-Royce. From the tin box I made that week to AI-powered research in 2026, a blog on finding the right path, recognising potential, and how technology can help turn imagination into reality: findingnature.org.uk/2026/08/11/f... 000
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 16/06/2026In Oxford today speaking at Pathways Europe 2026 010
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 27/04/2026BAFTA’s ‘Putting Nature in the Picture’ initiative aims to spark new ideas for the inclusion of the natural world across all genres of film and television to inspire audiences to reconnect with nature. 121
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 16/03/2026My latest paper is my most complex work. It models the human–nature relationship, bringing together cultural trends, regional context, attention to nature, intergenerational pathways and behavioural feedbacks. Blog: findingnature.org.uk/2026/03/16/n... & paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 132
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Second paper of the week, this time in Biological Conservation, shows that global differences in nature connectedness are not primarily a product of economic or environmental conditions, rather cultural and spiritual values. Blog and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/26/g... 001
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/24/s... 010
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/24/s...findingnature.org.ukHow Societal Shifts Explain the Long‑Term Decline in Nature ConnectionUnderstanding how our relationship with nature has changed over time helps identify the forces that have shaped the long‑term decline, and where recovery might come from. Using nature‑related word … 031
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 06/02/2026From Access to Attachment: Rethinking Nature Connection Across England. My latest blog takes a look at how nature connection varies across cities, towns and counties. The patterns that emerge challenge simple urban–rural explanations: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/06/n... 032
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 06/02/2026From Access to Attachment: Rethinking Nature Connection Across England. My latest blog takes a look at how nature connection varies across cities, towns and counties. The patterns that emerge challenge simple urban–rural explanations: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02/06/n... 032
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Good to end the week with the first paper acceptance of 2026: The Human-Nature Relationship Across Two Centuries: Macro Factor Insights from a Machine Learning Model. I guess it'll be published in February. 010
Reposted by Miles RichardsonErgonomics @ergonomics1957.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 021
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 21/12/2025A Solstice Farewell to Gatezilla - An alternative seasonal tale: findingnature.org.uk/2025/12/21/s... 000
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Wonderful to see the biodiversity stripes getting such fantastic exposure over the weekend—perhaps the best they’ve ever looked! 000
Reposted by Miles RichardsonRewild YourShelf 📚🌿 @rewildyourshelf.bsky.social · 15/12/2025The Blackbird's Song by @findingnature.bsky.social is our year long read for 2026! A new addition to the book club which will last all year long, reading with the season, rewilding your shelf AND yourself 🐦⬛🎶 Tap the link in my bio to join 💚 012
Reposted by Miles RichardsonErle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 04/11/2025UK = 0. Nepal = 1.4 and Spain = -0.6 Perceptions of Nature Connectedness Ranked across 61 countries @findingnature.bsky.social @ambio-journal.bsky.social 🌍🌐https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-025-02275-wlink.springer.comMacro-level determinants of nature connectedness: An exploratory analysis of 61 countries - AmbioNature connectedness is increasingly recognised as a causal issue in environmental crises and a powerful strategy for transformative change. However, little is known about how it varies across countri... 0112
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMarta García @martagarciap.bsky.social · 09/11/2025“La conexión con la #naturaleza no se limita a lo que hacemos, sino que abarca cómo sentimos, pensamos y valoramos nuestro lugar en el mundo natural” @findingnature.bsky.social www.lavanguardia.com/natural/2025... @lavanguardia.com #natureconectedness 031
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 02/11/2025The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature. Our latest research paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1... 1155
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 02/11/2025The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature. Our latest research paper: link.springer.com/article/10.1... 1155
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 01/11/2025The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive Environmental organisation membership had little impact Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/... 251
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10.1... Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values. 040
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Great to see coverage of our latest research paper 061
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 01/11/2025The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive Environmental organisation membership had little impact Our latest research: www.theguardian.com/environment/... 251
Reposted by Miles RichardsonErgonomics @ergonomics1957.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours #ciehf www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 011
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 166
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health. Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 021
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health. Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 042
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health. Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 042
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Perceptions of nature matter more than the reality for mental health. Blog summary and link to our latest research paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 021
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Our latest research shows that people who perceive local nature as rich and varied reported better wellbeing and less psychological distress, regardless of how many trees were actually there. Blog summary and link to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/24/g... 166
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Very happy with the cover of the paperback - available tomorrow! 010
Reposted by Miles RichardsonErle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Help build a better future for people and nature 🌍🧑🌾🌽🌎🌴🐬🌏🚵♀️🍄🌐👍 communities.springernature.com/posts/how-to...communities.springernature.comHow to build a better future for people and natureThe Nature Relationship Index (NRI) redefines progress by measuring the contributions of nations to creating a better future for life on Earth. Your expert advice can help to improve it. 0115
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Three good things in nature is a simple intervention that boosts wellbeing, deepens connection to nature, people and life. First of three new research papers out this month: findingnature.org.uk/2025/10/06/i... 022
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Very happy to hear my latest research has been accepted for publication - taken over a year to write and review. The purpose of the X will soon be revealed! 010
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMiles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n... 064
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Delighted to launch our newest guide – Nature Connection in Schools, a comprehensive and practical resource designed to help educators foster meaningful relationships between children and the natural world: findingnature.org.uk/2025/09/18/n... 064
Reposted by Miles RichardsonNature Positive Initiative @npinitiative.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Behind these compelling blue stripes lies a wake-up call. 🌊🐟 The stripes represent the decline in marine biodiversity since 1970. Developed by @findingnature.bsky.social @derbyuni.bsky.social. www.naturepositive.org/news/blog/oc... #OceanPositive #NaturePositivenaturepositive.orgOcean positive: a call to action for marine life to thrive - Nature Positive 062
Reposted by Miles RichardsonMichael Smerconish @smerconish.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Are we forgetting nature? Michael speaks with Prof. Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social , whose research shows a 60% drop in our connection to nature since 1800. They explore why children are growing up without a bond to the natural world. Listen to the #podcast here 🎧➡️ loom.ly/7l3hQnE 171
Reposted by Miles RichardsonJenny Wüstenberg @jennywustenberg.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Fascinating study by @findingnature.bsky.social argues that lack of nature connectedness is “a key root of the environmental crisis” and finds around 60% decline in use of “nature words” in books between 1800 and 2020 #slowmemory 021
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 19/08/2025We’re Not Touching Grass Enough as Human-Nature Connection Hits 200-Year Low rollingstonephilippines.com/state-of-aff...rollingstonephilippines.comWe’re Not Touching Grass Enough as Human-Nature Connection Hits 200-Year LowStudy finds human connection to nature at historic lows, highlighting the need for action to preserve ecosystems and improve quality of life 010
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Noticing nearby wildlife at home is associated with enhanced mental health and pro-conservation attitudes www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.com 001
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 16/08/2025What if it were possible to simulate how generations lost their connection to nature? My latest research does just that and it matched the decline in the use of nature words since 1800. Summary and links to full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 021
Reposted by Miles RichardsonDebbie Tann MBE @debbietann.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Vital new research on how we lost connection with nature … the extinction of experience over generations … 053
Reposted by Miles RichardsonJaap de Roode @jaapderoode.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Shocking but perhaps unsurprising finding by @findingnature.bsky.social that human connection to nature has declined precipitously. This is bad for our health and for the preservation of nature. The solution? Regreen, and take your kids outside. 🧪 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHuman connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study findsProf Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies 22411
Reposted by Miles RichardsonJames Bashford @wrenandbee.bsky.social · 12/08/2025In the context of our 300,000-year-old species, this is a rapid disconnection from the environment that sustains us. Important work from @findingnature.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHuman connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study findsProf Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies 1201
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 12/08/2025What if it were possible to simulate how we lost our connection to nature over 200 years? My latest research does just that and validates it against the decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 082
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Even a 1000% increase in urban greening by 2050 wasn’t enough to reverse the disconnection from nature caused by the ten-fold increase in urbanisation since 1800: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 020
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Recovery of the human nature relationship is possible, but slow. Transformative action today is needed for a post 2050 recovery: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 021
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Understanding how nature connection was lost is key to knowing how to restore it. Summary of my latest research which suggests a way forward by looking back: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 130
Miles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social · 11/08/2025How many nature words would they use? Modelling the decline in nature engagement due to urbanisation mirrors decline in the use of nature words: findingnature.org.uk/2025/08/11/m... 010