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Wildfire smoke, candle soot, indoor volatile organic compounds, cigarette smoke, and climate‑driven extreme weather, aren't separate issues. They’re parts of the same story about how air moves, how particles travel, and how our buildings, and our lives, were shaped for a world that no longer exists.

A useful reminder from Dr Katie Rhodes. Candle emissions aren’t one thing. Soot, VOCs, fragrance compounds — all vary by candle type and how you burn them. Real‑world use matters more than headlines. Link: drkatierhodes.substack.com/p/are-candles-really-bad-for-you open.substack.com/pub/drkatier...

Are Candles Really Bad for You?What the evidence says about indoor air quality, fragrance and finding perspective.open.substack.com

Extreme weather is damaging lives across the UK. Friends of the Earth, @friends-earth.bsky.social, are urging government to deliver a National Adaptation Plan that protects people from the accelerating climate emergency. ✅ Add your voice to their petition. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...

Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying livesAdd my name Extreme heat. Droughts. Wildfires. Flooding. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Climate breakdown isn’t a distant threat. It’s happening now, and communities across the UK are on the frontl...action.friendsoftheearth.uk

COVID persists in England albeit at very low levels, with cases, hospital activity and weekly deaths continuing. Indoor air remains the main transmission route. Ventilation, filtration, vaccination for vulnerable groups and Long COVID research should surely be essential public‑health priorities.

🛑The most effective infection prevention & control isn’t driven by cleaning frequency or visual checks. 👁️👁️It comes from operational visibility: reviewing workflows, spotting drift, and shared responsibility across teams. 🤷Safety is a system, not a task. www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/why-vis...

Why Visibly Clean Environments Can Still Create Infection Risks | Infection Control TodayA visibly clean health care environment does not always mean it is infection safe. Workflow, communication, equipment handling, and operational consistency often determine contamination risk.www.infectioncontroltoday.com

Infection prevention isn’t just about surfaces. Airborne risks, ventilation, airflow and clean air matter as much as cleaning. Areas can look spotless yet still spread pathogens. Real safety needs robust systems, controls, and training — not appearances. www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/why-vis...

Why Visibly Clean Environments Can Still Create Infection Risks | Infection Control TodayA visibly clean health care environment does not always mean it is infection safe. Workflow, communication, equipment handling, and operational consistency often determine contamination risk.www.infectioncontroltoday.com

Infection prevention isn’t just about surfaces. Airborne risks, ventilation, airflow and clean air matter as much as cleaning. Rooms can look spotless yet still spread pathogens. Real safety needs robust systems, controls, and training — not appearances. www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/why-vis...

Why Visibly Clean Environments Can Still Create Infection Risks | Infection Control TodayA visibly clean health care environment does not always mean it is infection safe. Workflow, communication, equipment handling, and operational consistency often determine contamination risk.www.infectioncontroltoday.com

COVID still circulates in England at very low levels, with hospitalisations and weekly deaths persisting. Indoor air remains the main route of spread. Ventilation, filtration, vaccination for vulnerable groups and Long COVID research must be core public‑health priorities. Data source UKHSA dashboard

Please take a look at this petition to make 2026 the year big water polluters are finally made to clean up their act. Will you add your name too? @friends-earth.bsky.social action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/mak...

Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their actSign the petition Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to ...action.friendsoftheearth.uk

COVID still circulates in England at very low levels, with hospitalisations and weekly deaths persisting. Indoor air remains the main route of spread. Ventilation, filtration, vaccination for vulnerable groups and Long COVID research must be core public‑health priorities. Data source UKHSA dashboard

Asthma can escalate fast, and a personalised action plan helps keep breathing safe. Every family, individual, and parents when appropriate — need clear guidance on triggers, early symptom changes, and when to escalate care. 💯 @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/what-is-an...

What is an asthma action plan?An asthma action plan is a form that you fill out with a clinician that details asthma medications, triggers, symptoms, and plans for asthma flares.thosenerdygirls.substack.com

UK climate extremes aren’t rare events anymore — they’re becoming our new baseline. Rising heat, shifting habitats and record‑breaking seasons show how fast things are changing. We need action rooted in evidence. Checkout this report from: @metoffice.gov.uk www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

Hotter summers, once rare extremes, becoming normal. Such days present health risks, especially for older people and those in poorly ventilated buildings. We need cool, clean indoor air everywhere: homes, schools, hospitals, workplaces - as a basic safety standard. ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/10/w...

What is the impact of climate change and adverse weather on summers in the UK?Climate change is often talked about in terms of emissions targets and future scenarios, but most people experience it far more directly: through overheated homes, disrupted travel, worsening air qual...ukhsa.blog.gov.uk

A new poll reported by The Independent appears to suggest British voters would prefer Count Binface over Nigel Farage in the upcoming Clacton by‑election. Article source: The Independent #CountBinIn #BinFace www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Britain wants Count Binface to beat Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election, poll showsSome 33 per cent of British adults would prefer Count Binface to win, while only 21 per cent back the Reform UK leaderwww.independent.co.uk

Long‑term exposure to air pollution is increasingly linked to serious health risks, including a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. The message is clear: action on clean air now can help reduce the global burden of disease. #CleanAir Article source: @cam.ac.uk www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...

COVID continues to circulate in England, albeit at its lowest levels. Indoor air remains the main route of spread, and policy hasn’t caught up. Ventilation, filtration and Long COVID research must be treated as core public health priorities, not optional extras. Data sources @ukhsa.bsky.social et al

The UK Health and Safety Executive indicates that there is no maximum workplace temperature because some environments run hot by design. Ok, but surely every workplace should still try to offer workers a cool refuge from excessive heat? Attribution follows. Source: www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/...

DfE has issued new statutory allergy safety guidance - link to the publication below. Schools must have a dedicated allergy policy, a named senior leader, annual reviews, whole‑school allergy training, and clear arrangements for storing and using spare adrenaline devices. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Allergy safety in schoolsStatutory guidance about the support that pupils with allergies must receive in schools.www.gov.uk

⚽⚽⚽⚽‑⚽ Fantastic result for Belgium — a deserved win and great to watch. Their 4–1 victory was emphatic, and you could feel the USA players’ disappointment. It came as many noted that any potential outside involvement in football rules is seen as unhelpful. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after national team thrashed by BelgiumDonald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him imposing 12,000 percent tariffs on the victorswww.the-independent.com

Martha’s Rule is being introduced to ensure patients, families / carers & staff can request an urgent clinical review if they’re worried someone is deteriorating and their concerns aren’t being heard, strengthening safety & escalation across every hospital. Source: www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safe...

NHS England » Martha’s RuleNHS England » Martha’s Rulewww.england.nhs.uk