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Joachim Mergeay
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European patriot - Scientist INBO Belgium- Assoc prof @KU_Leuven - conservation genetics of any species - climbing arborist - wolves - LCIE - he/him 💙🇺🇦💛 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-650
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · Jan 29
Our global meta-analysis of changes in genetic diversity across the entire tree of life indicates pervasive loss of intraspecific diversity, but there is a glimmer of hope: conservation actions and management interventions can indeed make a difference. 👇
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Catherine Grueber @cegrueber.bsky.social · Jan 29
Out now in @nature.com! Our comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation interventions that could mitigate this process
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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#consgen #PopGen
Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss - Nature
A comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity covering more than three decades of research demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation i...
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Nicolas Tenzer @nicolastenzer.bsky.social · 2d
Nineteen years ago, on October 7, 2006, Anna Politkovskaya was assassinated by Putin's hitmen.
She was the first to tell the truth about Russia's mass crimes in Chechnya, which foreshadowed those in Syria, Ukraine, Africa and elsewhere. They could have been prevented.
Almost no one listened to her.
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De Groene Amsterdammer @groene.nl · 1d
In het nieuws | De diplomatieke euforie omtrent het Amerikaans/Israëlische Vredesplan reflecteert geenszins het gemoed van de straat.
Trumps ‘vredesplan’ voor Gaza is geen doorbraak, maar een dictaat in vermomming
De diplomatieke euforie omtrent het Amerikaans/Israëlische Vredesplan reflecteert geenszins het gemoed van de straat.
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Anja Westram @anjamwestram.bsky.social · 2d
🧬 Interested in monitoring & reporting on genetic diversity?

🏞️ Our project GINAMO (Genetic Indicators for NAture MOnitoring) now has a blog & newsletter!

🐝 Please share! ginamo.org/2025/09/29/welcome-2

#Conservation #Genetics #Biodiversity #Nature #consgen #KMGBF #SciComm
Welcome!
Get to know GINAMO in 10 questions Welcome to the GINAMO (Genetic Indicators for NAture MOnitoring) blog! Whether you’ve already attended one of our workshops or are just discovering us, we&#…
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Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 4d
That's an amazing seawatch....
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eBird Checklist - 4 Oct 2025 - Estaca de Bares--Observatorio de aves y entorno - 33 species (+3 other taxa)
Submitted by Ana Rivas.
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 4d
#humanism #oneearth
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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 5d
The Russian drones operations reveal two things that Europeans seem unable to admit to themselves. The first is that they are unwilling/incapable of stopping these operations and seem helpless to keep them from multiplying. The second is that the US government doesnt care and will not help Europe.
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bioGraphic @biographic.bsky.social · 8d
Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think

We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs--80%--live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.

by @scibri.com

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Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think - bioGraphic
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 7d
Lobbying is destroying European democracy, on all levels. As usual, big oil holds the true power.
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Ariel Brunner @arielbrunner.bsky.social · 7d
A propo the EC Omnibus-mania which we were denouncing yesterday. In case you where wondering who are the real beneficiaries (beside the intensive farming lobby):
www.somo.nl/how-big-oil-...
How Big Oil kills sustainability and climate legislation - SOMO
Inside ExxonMobil’s lobby campaign to take down the EU’s CSDDD When the EU finally agreed on its landmark Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in 2024, it was hailed as a breakthro...
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De Groene Amsterdammer @groene.nl · 9d
Terwijl ‘antifa’ wordt gebrandmerkt als terroristisch, vragen antifascistische groepen zich af hoe je in deze tijd actie moet voeren. ‘We moeten opnieuw uitleggen waarom fascisme een probleem is.’
Terwijl antifa zich amper nog roert, moeten de antifascisten toch ‘total loss gemept’ worden
Terwijl ‘antifa’ wordt gebrandmerkt als terroristisch, vragen antifascistische groepen zich af hoe je in deze tijd actie moet voeren. ‘We moeten opnieuw uitleggen waarom fascisme een probleem is.’
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 10d
Thank you for being a beacon of information and truth in Russia 🙏
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 10d
🇲🇩 Moldova, you’ve done it again.

No attempt to sow fear or division could break your resolve.

You made your choice clear:

Europe. Democracy. Freedom.

Our door is open. And we will stand with you every step of the way.

The future is yours.
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 10d
Moldova’s vote is a clear yes to a European future.

Despite Russia’s massive efforts to spread disinformation and buy votes, no force can stop a people committed to freedom.

We stand with Moldova on their path to the EU.
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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 10d
September 29 is the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Babyn Yar.

On this day in 1941, the occupying Nazi forces began mass executions of civilians in Kyiv.

This horrific tragedy took over 100,000 innocent lives.
Never forget. Never again.🕯️🧵
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Unofficial BBCNews (World) Bot @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social · 11d
Moldovans await pivotal election result as leader warns of Russian interference
Moldovans await pivotal election result as leader warns of Russian interference
The vote is seen as critical for Moldova's future EU path, with the two main political forces thought to be neck and neck.
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 11d
The Finnish president delivers an incredible speech at the General Assembly of the United Nations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECaq...
Finland’s President Delivers Most Inspiring, Powerful UN Speech Yet on Multipolar World Order | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 12d
In the wake of a talk in Finland my friends took me out on a birthday weekend to Seitseminen NP. It was wonderful
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Joshua Livestro @joshualivestro.bsky.social · 13d
Nazi America
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 13d
If you voted for him, you've done this.
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 13d
Amazing Finnish stakeholder feedback on how to select species for genetic monitoring with molecular tools and with proxies @akahilainen.bsky.social #genmonfin
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 13d
And our host today introducing Viktoria @akahilainen.bsky.social
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 13d
Viktoria köppä presenting genetic EBVs in Sweden’s genetic monitoring 🧪🧬
for the #GenMonFin project
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Tommy's Outdoors @tommysoutdoors.com · 16d
Alex Lees (@alexanderlees.bsky.social) discusses natural recolonisation vs costly reintroduction programmes in Britain.
🌍🦤🪶

Full episode ➡️ pod.fo/e/32fae6
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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 16d
It’s hard to pinpoint when, exactly, U.S. hegemony came to an end. The 2016 election? The dissolution of USAID? But surely this disaster of a speech by a senile narcissist is a singular moment in contention.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d
Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 17d
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski addressed Russia at the UN Security Council meeting:
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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 17d
And between Albania and “Aberbeijan”

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Trump Mistakes Armenia For Albania, Calls Azerbaijan ‘Aberbian’ During Press Conference With Starmer
YouTube video by Hindustan Times
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 17d
Apparently, it’s socially unacceptable to compare anyone or anything to Hitler.
Mention Hitler, and you’ll be shouted down with a chorus of “Godwin’s Law”.
Well sod that.
Until we start comparing Trump to Hitler, we’re unprepared for what is barrelling towards us. 🧵1/4
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