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Posts by Miles Richardson

Cheers Roger. Next step is to combine our knowledge!

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My 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...

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Second 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...

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Can 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...

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How Societal Shifts Explain the Long‑Term Decline in Nature Connection Understanding 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 …

Can 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...

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From 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...

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From 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...

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Good 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.

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Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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A Solstice Farewell to Gatezilla - An alternative seasonal tale: findingnature.org.uk/2025/12/21/s...

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Wonderful to see the biodiversity stripes getting such fantastic exposure over the weekend—perhaps the best they’ve ever looked!

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The 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 💚

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Macro-level determinants of nature connectedness: An exploratory analysis of 61 countries - Ambio Nature 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...

UK = 0. Nepal = 1.4 and Spain = -0.6
Perceptions of Nature Connectedness Ranked across 61 countries @findingnature.bsky.social @ambio-journal.bsky.social 🌍🌐link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13280-0...

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“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

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The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.

Our latest research paper:
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The Four Forces of our disconnect from nature.

Our latest research paper:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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The 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/...

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Open 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.

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Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain

Britain may be 0, but Ireland is barely a shade better as one of the 10 countries with the lowest connection to nature. It's about time we get together and sort this out. Great paper by Myles Richardson @findingnature.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Great to see coverage of our latest research paper

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The 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/...

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Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours #ciehf www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Our 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...

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Perceptions 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...

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Perceptions 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...

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Perceptions 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...

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Perceptions 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...

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Our 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...

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Very happy with the cover of the paperback - available tomorrow!

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How to build a better future for people and nature The 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.

Help build a better future for people and nature
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