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The scientists Jack Shutt and Alexander Lees, in a 2021 review “Killing with Kindness,” argued that dumping thousands of tonnes of non-natural food into a country the size of Britain is likely to have had profound consequences that we have never measured.
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In their 2021 review "Killing with Kindness," scientists Jack Shutt and Alexander Lees argued that dumping thousands of tonnes of non-natural food into a country the size of Britain likely had profound, unmeasured consequences.
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Jack Shutt and Alexander Lees
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2021",
    "person": "Jack Shutt, Alexander Lees",
    "location": "Britain",
    "publication": "Killing with Kindness"
}
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Science Britain Research Food Birds
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September 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM (1 week ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/opinion/birds-feeding-britain-parasite.html

A guest essay questions the common practice of feeding garden birds in Britain, citing concerns about the spread of disease and the potential negative impact on wild bird populations. The author suggests that while well-intentioned, the practice may be doing more harm than good.

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