What the papers said in the week ending July 29th 2023
It does seem that Armageddon is upon us:
Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests | Climate crisis | The Guardian
Nothing is sacred: ‘This is barbarism’: shock at Russian strike on Odesa cathedral | Ukraine | The Guardian
Deceit is common currency: Hundreds of millions in UK aid returns to Treasury in VAT on asylum hotel bills | Immigration and asylum | The Guardian
Yet, so much is in our own hands, and there are signs of hope:
Faith is still celebrated: New museum on faith in England hopes to buy Henry VIII tapestry from Spain | Anglicanism | The Guardian
Time to cross safely for old and young: Longer green man crossing times proposed to help older people in cities | Health | The Guardian
Ways to ensure better health and more years on earth: Adopt eight lifestyle changes to add 20 years to your life, researchers say | Health | The Guardian
People taking control for what they believe in: St Ives residents raise £1m to save community hospital closed by NHS | Cornwall | The Guardian
International support for sensible use of technology: ‘Put learners first’: Unesco calls for global ban on smartphones in schools | Unesco | The Guardian
It hardly seems right to describe the survival of more people into old age as a catastrophe – something to be celebrated and made ready for: ‘Catastrophic’ forecast shows 9m people in England with major illnesses by 2040 | Health | The Guardian
We are sad to read of the death of a troubled icon, who sang for a generation: Sinéad O’Connor obituary | Sinéad O’Connor | The Guardian
Glad to know that The Famous Five have not been lost: Game of Thrones star Jack Gleeson to return to screen for Famous Five remake | Television | The Guardian
Pleased that play is not lost as we mature: Why English Heritage is encouraging adults to dress up | Heritage | The Guardian
David Jolley. Chair of Christians on Ageing in a personal capacity July 2023
