This account is largely politics, work and West Ham and not a great deal of overlap. Views are my own.
Laandan
Joined May 2011
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Tom Addison retweeted
A 2°C increase in global temperatures will result in a 370% increase in annual heat-related deaths.
That’s why researchers around the world are working hard to test and develop solutions to help communities adapt to extreme heat.
But research alone is not enough… [5/6]
Tom Addison retweeted
While everyone is at risk of the health impacts of extreme heat, some people are more vulnerable.
This includes pregnant people, infants, adults over 65 and people with underlying health conditions.
There are also several systemic factors that can increase the risk… [3/6]
Tom Addison retweeted
It wasn’t to be… but more importantly, if you are a victim of domestic abuse tonight, call the following number:
0808 2000 247
Tom Addison retweeted
You can sense the palpable despair of most of the broadsheet punditry as it dawns on them that Liz Truss is in all likelihood going to be Prime Minister and will probably go on to smash Keir Starmer in the general election.
Tom Addison retweeted
Today the Petition has had 8,751 signatures & if you're one well done! The Club has somewhere in the region of 52,000 ST's yet the response is just 17%? The standard fan base is being eroded, don't think this won't happen to you, it will, if you don't sign now don't moan then ⚒
Tom Addison retweeted
Got to laugh at all the #westham on this thread bitching about the Q to buy the shirt
Turkeys voting 4 Xmas
Can’t give their money quick enuf
#saveourconcessions
Show some solidarity
Cos when u need it and old age comes to most of us there won’t be any1 to help
Tom Addison retweeted
Last week we brought together 150 people from across research, policy & climate science to launch a consensus statement 'A Roadmap for Global #HeatResilience' to save lives and protect health in the face of #climatechange. #Consensus4Heat
Get involved ➡️ buff.ly/3VlAsz6
Tom Addison retweeted
West Ham fans petition against season ticket price rises and changes to concessions.
hammersunited.com/petition-a…
Tom Addison retweeted
Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay is greeted with rapturous applause as he returns to the Commons for the first time after suffering a life-threatening episode of sepsis
bbc.in/4bNc6Vz
Tom Addison retweeted
Two-thirds of people with Crohn's or Colitis believe that having IBD has negatively impacted their careers.
46% have left a job because of their IBD..
Tom Addison retweeted
After the Tories' nakedly partisan abolition of STV for mayoral elections, the peak banter timeline would be that it ends up costing their two popular mayors their jobs.
Credit to Savanta for responding to this quickly.
The new Figures are as follows:
Parker (LAB): 41% (+1)
Street (CON): 38% (-11)
Williams (RFM): 6% (+4)
Virk (LDM): 5% (+1)
Harper-Nunes (GRN): 5% (-1)
Yakoob (IND): 5% (New)
xitter.cf/Savanta_UK/status/1782…
Tom Addison retweeted
How Kate Cox, a normal Texas mom, became the reluctant face of abortion rights:
“I didn't want to have to wait until my baby died in my belly, or died during birth, or have to hold her in my arms as she suffocates or has a heart attack.”
My profile:
time.com/6960387/kate-cox-ab…
Tom Addison retweeted
Tofersen is a proven, effective treatment. Clinical trials have shown it slows progression of #MND in people who have the SOD1 gene alteration.
@eleanor_dalley spoke to @myldn about the disappointing decision taken by @NICEComms on tofersen.
mylondon.news/news/north-lon…
Tom Addison retweeted
Physical movement doesn’t have to mean going to the gym, the swimming pool, or anywhere else you may feel out of place.
Socially prescribed activities integrate movement and exercise, and they connect you with other people, nature, creativity or culture.
#SocialPrescribingDay
ALT Image of someone outside in their garden moving the grass. The sun is shining, with flowers in the foreground and trees in the background.
ALT Man and women dancing.
ALT Image shows two people out walking. They are in an outdoor space, with trees in the background. They are looking up smiling.
ALT Neon dance class session being hosted by women who leads it from the stage. Shadows of other people involved.
Tom Addison retweeted
'Reform UK want to see Keir Starmer in Downing Street and not have a Conservative Government'
Tory Party Chairman Richard Holden spoke to #BBCBreakfast after Reform UK came third in two by elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough - won by Labour
bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-polit…
Tom Addison retweeted
The “silent killer” of heatwaves could claim 10k lives annually in the UK." @UKParliament @CommonsEAC has raised concerns over lack of preparedness in its #HeatResilience report echoing our 2023 report with @FPH, advocating for a #HeatResilience Strategy➡️ buff.ly/3Oo4rng
Tom Addison retweeted
🚨 Final reminder you have until midnight to respond to the Home Office consultation on anti-abortion harassment. The guidance okays anti-abortion protesters praying, handing out false information, and staring at women entering clinics. Help us fix it.
bpas-campaigns.org/campaigns…
