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Climate change is rewriting England's 'green and pleasant' story

Climate change is rewriting England's 'green and pleasant' story
Phys.org Thursday 20 August 2026, 00:20 UTC 1 min read
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In 1804, William Blake wrote in his poem Jerusalem of England's "green and pleasant" land. This idealized vision of English pastoral has resonated through two centuries, fusing the character of the nation with its landscape—those "mountains green" and "pleasant pastures."

In 1804, William Blake wrote in his poem Jerusalem of England's "green and pleasant" land. This idealized vision of English pastoral has resonated through two centuries, fusing the character of the nation with its landscape—those "mountains green" and "pleasant pastures."
England (PERSON) William Blake (PERSON) Jerusalem (LOCATION) English (ORG)
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