Scientist and broadcaster Liz Bonnin has said she is “broken” after her losing her mother to coronavirus. In a hard-hitting social media post, the wildlife expert and environmentalist praised medical staff for their care and compassion during her mum’s final days over Christmas. But she expressed her despair at the “mishandling” of the pandemic and her frustration that policymakers did not act on scientific advice. And she urged wealthy nations to wake up to the futility of prioritising economic growth over environmental and human health. She is normally protective of her private life but felt driven to address the issues raised by Covid and her personal loss.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2021 13:35 UTC