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Elizabeth Foubister

@lfoub.bsky.social
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Retired Dietitian, wife, mother,grandmother, countryside lover. Interested in health, nutrition, food systems, climate change, psychology, truth. Kindness a priority.

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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this episode of @the rstpolitics.bsky.social#Climate special. Every one of the 5episodes on When Nature Becomes a Security Threat should be essential listening no matter your views on the climate emergency. Thank you @carolinelucas.bsky.social
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Jill Belch @jillbelch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Why did Scotland get omitted, Andy B? Too far north for you? The Cairngorms are still burning…
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14/08/2026
Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
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Tougher crops and beaver dams: how UK farmers are tackling drought
Hit by heatwaves and low rainfall, food producers are finding novel solutions to help crops and cattle survive
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The Rest Is Politics @therestpolitics.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
How one event at our ports could cause the UK to run out of food in a matter of days...
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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The Guardian view on obesity: put public health before food industry pressure | Editorial
Editorial: Obesity reflects prices, advertising and access, not simply weak willpower. Ministers must now act
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Doug Bamford @dougbamford.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I'm in the process of arranging a showing of the excellent people's climate film at my work. #PEBuk It is surprisingly easy to arrange. Find out more here... www.nebriefing.org/peb
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National Emergency Briefing
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
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Dr Mark C. Sinclair @markcsinclair.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Attended a follow-up meeting yesterday evening for an earlier screening of the People's Emergency Briefing. If there's one screening near you, well worth watching, especially if you are a councillor or MP. nebriefing.org/screening-map #PEBuk #climatecrisis
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National Emergency Briefing
Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.
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Children's Food Campaign @childrensfood.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
700 days since the promised ban on energy drinks for children. Still no action. Since then, children have consumed +280 million energy drinks. The evidence is clear. The consultation is done. Keep the promise. Protect children’s health. www.sustainweb.org/news/jun26-e... @sustainweb.org
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700 days on - still no energy drinks ban? | Sustain
700 days after the government promised to ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to children, we're still waiting for the government to legislate. Sustain's Children's Food Campaign has joined Jamie...
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Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I love this one
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 20/06/2026
🔥 Agricultural workers are on frontlines of #ExtremeHeat. Extreme heat events threaten livelihoods & health of over a billion people, causing half a trillion work hours to be lost annually. @fao.org-@wmo-global.bsky.social report offers four practical solutions 👉 doi.org/10.4060/cd9394en
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 20/06/2026
For millions of displaced people, the right to seek safety is also the right to rebuild. By restoring agricultural livelihoods and strengthening food security, @fao.org helps displaced people and host communities move toward self-reliance and lasting solutions. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
www.nature.scot/agreement-be...
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Agreement for better nature and more secure food in Scotland
A new agreement to help nature recover with secure, climate-resilient farming in Scotland.
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WHO @who.int · 15/05/2026
Companies are targeting young people with nicotine pouches. Different marketing tactics. Same goal: a lifetime of addiction. The truth is that only 26 countries currently restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to minors. Know the tactics. Protect your health. 🔗 bit.ly/4nymmbk #TobaccoExposed
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Has your MP signed the Parliamentary Call for government to stage a prime-time televised emergency briefing on the threats to the UK from nature loss & climate change? We’re locked in a vicious cycle. The public kept in the dark - politicians not willing to act. www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
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Check here to see if your MP has signed
For MPs and Peers to express support for briefing the nation on the threats from climate & nature breakdown to the UK’s security, food supply, health and economy.
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Politicians often underestimate the demand for serious action on the climate & nature crisis. With candidates knocking on doors in the coming week, why not do a bit of "reverse canvassing". Our print-at-home leaflet: drive.google.com/file/d/1EIzL... #NationalEmergencyBriefing #ReverseCanvassing
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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
💡 New guest blog: Crisis as catalyst ffcc.co.uk/conversation... 🌕 With geopolitical turmoil already pushing up input prices and another hot, dry summer ahead, Pasture for Life's Chief Exec Jimmy Woodrow sets out what farmers need from government right now.
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Hosted a screening on Earth Day. Audience reaction -Why is no one talking about this? Action needed.Inside 24hrs family, community, social & professional networks utilised. Local MSP/ First Minister of Scotland aware, MP, council, universities, medical school, NHS targeted to host screenings. #PEBuk
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/04/2026
Global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says
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Global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says
Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion The oil crisis triggered by the Iran war has changed the fossil fuel industry for ever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies, the world’s leading energy economist said. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), also said that, despite pressure, the UK should forgo much of its potential North Sea expansion. Continue reading...
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Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I spoke with @mjflepage.bsky.social and @rowhoop.bsky.social about food shocks and the Strait of Hormuz on the @newscientist.com podcast. Full episode below
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
so important this is shared across the UK. Screenings in Scotland. Perth & Kinross tonight. See PEB map. www.nebriefing.org/screening-map
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National Emergency Briefing
Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang
Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentives, says Tim Lang of the Centre for Food Policy
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/04/2026
It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang
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It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang
Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentives, says Tim Lang of the Centre for Food Policy
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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change @ukhealthclimate.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Health organisations across the UK - can you host a screening in your organisations? Get involved and help share this important message
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
These are just the initial screenings in a program which will run through the year. Many groups are confirming dates with their MP before finalising plans. One event booked so fast, the organisers are planning 2 more. Our thanks to all those stepping forward. #PEBuk #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
An interactive map to help you find a screening near you of our new film hosted by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social… The People’s Emergency Briefing, launching tomorrow. www.nebriefing.org/screening-map #PEBuk #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🚨Screenings up & down UK from April🚨 The People’s Emergency Briefing. A new film building on last year’s National Emergency Briefing. A friendlier, watch-together version that pulls no punches and inspires action. Learn more here; nebriefing.org/the-film #PEBuk
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/03/2026
UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns
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UK must stockpile food in readiness for climate shocks or war, expert warns
Prof Tim Lang says country produces far less food than it needs to feed population and is particularly vulnerable The British government should be stockpiling food, according to a leading expert on food policy, as it is not prepared for climate shocks or wars that could cause the population to starve. Prof Tim Lang of City St George’s, University of London said the UK produced far less food than it needed to feed itself, and as a small island that relied on a few large companies to feed its giant population, it was particularly vulnerable to shocks. Continue reading...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/03/2026
Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke | Gaby Hinsliff
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Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke | Gaby Hinsliff
The city was portrayed as an aspirational place to live, but now those who moved there are realising the precarity that comes with being an economic migrant, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
My much requested deep-dive into the latest immigration statistics begins!! Part 1: What is the gender & age breakdown of asylum seekers?
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My Name'5 Doddie Foundation @mndoddie5.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
There’s continued discussion about a perceived link between rugby and MND, but some commentary can miss key points from existing studies & data. MND research is complex & this is no exception. That's why we’re resharing this article to provide more clarity: www.myname5doddie.co.uk/whats-on/art...
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Has your MP watched the expert talks given at the National Emergency Briefing? Have they signed the Parliamentary Call for Government to make a televised emergency briefing to the nation? The public has a right to know. www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Great Channel 4 News report on the latest #AMOC monitoring. "Trouble is: there is now growing scientific consensus that the AMOC is weakening." @noc.ac.uk youtu.be/JpOpsMOBsL4?...
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Collapse of this Atlantic current could change Europe's climate forever
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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Channel 4 @channel4.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Dirty Business. Watch tonight at 9pm on Channel 4 and Channel 4 streaming. youtu.be/MEz6sYhYtio?...
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Dirty Business | Official Trailer | Channel 4
YouTube video by Channel 4
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Nigel Farage said in 2022 that MPs defecting to another party and then refusing to call a by-election was “no go, it’s not right, it is dishonorable” So where are the by-elections for all those MPs who have now joined Reform?
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John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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Nigel Farage assumes Anne Robinson role in political remake of The Weakest Link
Reform UK leader snaps at reporters as he tries to maintain control over announcement of shadow cabinet
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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Why are we so obsessed with beans? 🤩 Rebecca Tobi explains why #beans are a win-win-win for our health, budgets and planet, and shares how we are partnering with businesses through the #BangInSomeBeans campaign - learn more on on our website! 💥🫘 #FibreFebruary #WorldPulsesDay #WorldPulsesDay2026
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Very little publicity around this very important report. It was published during a week dominated by geopolitical events. This report must be widely communicated.
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IPES-Food @ipes-food.org · 26/01/2026
🌍A new UK govt assessment warns #biodiversity loss is not just an environmental concern: it’s a security risk. Ecosystem collapse ➕ food import dependence 🟰 rising food prices, shortages & instability. Resilience cannot be outsourced. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #FoodSecurity #FoodAccess
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Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Everyone needs to understand where their food comes from.
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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
'... the detrimental effect that proposing AI artwork to become a public mural does to the integrity and life of art and the artist. 'And, more relevant to us all, the taste level of what we expect from the aesthetics of public life.' || Derek McArthur www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🚨WOW! Now closing on 88,000 signatures! The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is getting so close to the 100,000 needed. Let’s keep going! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Today, Emma Thompson and young campaigners are calling for better school food, because what children eat at school shapes the rest of their lives. ▶️ Watch the full animation: youtu.be/DEAaBcKx23A 👉 Join the campaign: www.foodfoundation.org.uk/joinschoolfoodcampaign 🍽️🌈 #schoolfood #healthyfood
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
⚡️Scots are ahead of politicians - 57% oppose new oil & gas drilling. 3 in 4 under-35s want renewables instead. Even in the North East, nearly half say no to new drilling. People want clean energy jobs, not more delay. Read more in @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2576468...
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Majority of Scots oppose new North Sea drilling research finds
New research suggests more than half of Scots oppose new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, including close to 50 in the north-east
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Carla Denyer @carladenyer.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This week the government quietly published a 'Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security assessment': www.gov.uk/government/p... Meant to be out last year, but rumoured to be blocked by Number 10: www.theguardian.com/environment/... The judgements are stomach-churning
Screenshot of the first two pages of the assessment. Machine readable version at link
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party now has 55,000 signatures! Let’s get the 100,000 needed! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Elizabeth Foubister @lfoub.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 10/12/2025
Food corporations built a system where junk is cheap, everywhere, and aggressively marketed. The diets they profit off are killing people - 800,000+ deaths every year in Europe - while public health costs explode. #EUAgriFoodDays #FeedPeopleNotAgribusiness
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Emma Calvert @emmacalvert.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
For anyone claiming to care about farmers’ livelihoods or food prices for the consumer, THIS is the key to the answer: tackling the climate crisis. Resources and efforts should be (laser) focused… tick tock… ⏰
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CUSP //: Post Growth Research Centre @cusp.ac.uk · 04/12/2025
The high price of cheap food—who’s counting the cost of our national diet? // As the new @ffc-commission.bsky.social report launches, @timjackson.org.uk explores the hidden costs of a booming fast-food industry & what it means for our health, communities and environment. → cusp.ac.uk/themes/healt...
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The high price of cheap food—who’s counting the cost of our national diet? | By Tim Jackson
To accompany the launch of the latest report by the UK’s Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Prof Tim Jackson explores the hidden costs of our nationa ...
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