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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Jul 29

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The effects of urbanization on species interactions - Nature Cities

Cities are renowned for catalyzing human interactions, but their effects on urban species are less clear. This Perspective argues for such a focus, and proposes a framework for studying interactions b...

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Dr. Elizabeth Carlen @ecarlen.bsky.social · Jul 2

I am thrilled that this manuscript is now out in the world! If you saw my talk at #Evol2025 you may remember me discussing how religion, politics & war shape urban evolution & now you can read all about it here: www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Legacy effects of religion, politics and war on urban evolutionary biology - Nature Cities

Cities affect biological evolution, but traditionally researchers focus on the biophysical influence of urban environments. Instead, this Review explores how the social processes of religion, politics...

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · May 4

I'm teaching a new UW summer course (hybrid format):
Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience to Climate Change
Open to students and professionals, including non-UW participants.
Info session this Wednesday, May 7 — reach out if you'd like to learn more malberti6.wixsite.com/nature-solut...

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · May 3

I’m teaching a new summer course at UW (Hybrid):
Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience to Climate Change
Open to students & professionals — including non-UW participants.
Info session this Wednesday May 7 — reach out if you'd like to learn more. malberti6.wixsite.com/nature-solut...

Home | Nature Based Solutions

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Apr 29

We may have been released from our roles, but not from our responsibility. Our commitment to advancing climate knowledge continues.

Dustin Mulvaney @dustinmulvaney.bsky.social · Apr 28

Pretty devastating. 🧪 #NCA6 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...

National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration

The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

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Dustin Mulvaney @dustinmulvaney.bsky.social · Apr 28

Pretty devastating. 🧪 #NCA6 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...

National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration

The Trump administration told researchers it was “releasing” them from their roles. It puts the future of the assessment, which is required by Congress, in doubt.

www.nytimes.com

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Apr 28

We may have been released from our roles, but not from our responsibility. Our commitment to advancing climate knowledge continues.

Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · Apr 28

Well, it's official. We just received notice that all authors on the Sixth National Climate Assessment have just been released from their roles.

The NCA is a vital, Congressionally mandated resource for our nation as we prepare for the impacts of climate change. This is a huge loss.

NCA6 Update
April 28, 2025
Dear NCA6 Participants,

Thank you for your participation in the 6th National Climate Assessment. At this time, the scope of the NCA6 is currently being reevaluated in accordance with the Global Change Research Act of 1990. We are now releasing all current assessment participants from their roles. As plans develop for the assessment, there may be future opportunities to contribute or engage.

Thank you for your service.

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · Apr 28

Well, it's official. We just received notice that all authors on the Sixth National Climate Assessment have just been released from their roles.

The NCA is a vital, Congressionally mandated resource for our nation as we prepare for the impacts of climate change. This is a huge loss.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Dec 1

I’d love to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 28

Done!

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 28

Welcome! Done.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 27

Hi Florence. Great to see this. I work on urban nature and would love to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 24

Great to see this. I’d love to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thanks for doing this. I'd love to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 24

Great to see this! NCA6 Urban and Suburban Communities. I'd love to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 24

happy to be added.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 20

Done!

marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 20

Done!

marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 19

You are in!

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 19

Here’s the start of an Urban Eco-Evo starter pack! Let me know if you’re interested in joining. #urban #cities #ecology #biodiversity #ecoevo

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 18

done!

marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 17

This is just a start! Share it widely and let me know if you'd like to be added: go.bsky.app/4KjJaoM

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 17

Please include me. Thanks.

marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 17

Happy to be included.

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 15

microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Diverse and specialized metabolic capabilities of microbes in oligotrophic built environments - Microbiome

Background Built environments (BEs) are typically considered to be oligotrophic and harsh environments for microbial communities under normal, non-damp conditions. However, the metabolic functions of ...

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marina alberti @malberti.bsky.social · Nov 10

Coyote makes home in my backyard. #urban-evolution

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · Dec 7

I’m excited to share Jen Wisecaver’s link to the LIFE synthesis report that she and colleagues developed after 2 NSF national scoping sessions.

Check it out. Lots of interest in this theme. Stay tuned for more.

LIFE: Leveraging Innovations From Evolution ag.purdue.edu/department/b...

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