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Rob Marchant
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I am a professor of tropical ecology at the University of York. I have a passion for Mountain ecosystems and cultures across the Global South, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania where I work with many Universities, NGOs and Government organisations. .. more

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National Wildlife Federation @nationalwildlife.bsky.social · 1d
So, who’s in those yard waste bags? 👀

🐛 Moths
🦋 Butterflies
💡 Fireflies
🦎 Salamanders
🐝 Native Bees

A new study shows that when you dispose of your leaves, you’re also throwing away about 45% of your spring butterfly and moth populations. 📉

Learn more 📲: https://ow.ly/w6bu50X7Yc3
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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 2d
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What is #ClimateChange?

Why we need to take #ClimateAction

Watch ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0XT...

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What is Climate Change? (explainer video with extra detail)
YouTube video by My Zero Carbon
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 3d
As shown in this series of mountains from Austria, Kenya, South Africa and Thailand, mountains are THE place where geodiversity is the foundation for incredible social ecological landscapes - happy geodiversity day [email protected] @unesco.org @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social
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Alisa Bokulich @alisabokulich.bsky.social · 3d
Happy International Geodiversity Day! ⚒️ 🧪 #PhiGeo

@geodiversityday.bsky.social

youtu.be/LtFzkDMsYtI?...

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Geodiversity: Biodiversity's Silent Partner
YouTube video by Oxford Geoheritage Virtual Conference
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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 4d
Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 6d
We are delighted to introduce you to Shedding Light, a new permanent display.

Through the creation of a 1950-60s Caribbean living room, Shedding Light reveals the intertwined histories of colonialism, enslavement, sugar production, and ceramics.
A photograph of an element of the Shedding Light display - a light bulb surrounded by fragments A photograph of the Shedding Light display A photograph of a detail of the Shedding Light display - a set of ceramics laid out on a table
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 6d
EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER HEAT IN JAPAN
Dozens of records smashed from North to South (see list).

Also crazy Minimum 28.7 Ishigaki
HOTTEST OCTOBER NIGHT IN JAPANESE HISTORY

Thousands of records have fallen in Japan since June, nearly every single day (many were from 2023 and 2024)
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Association for Fire Ecology @afe-fireecology.bsky.social · 6d
Many of the workshops at #FireCon2025 still have space! Check out all the details at afefirecongress.org/workshops 🔥 Directions for adding a workshop to your registration can be found on the Registration Changes tab on afefirecongress.org/registration...
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Dave Hemprich-Bennett @davehb.bsky.social · 6d
This is extremely cool: 700 years worth of archaeological artefacts being collected from old nests of bearded vultures (strong contender for the best vulture)

www.popsci.com/environment/...
Multi-generational vulture nests hold 700 years of human artifacts
Crossbow bolts, sandals, slingshots, and more.
www.popsci.com
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 7d
Indeed, very welcome anytime. I continue to enjoy this collaboration with artists and creators who bring issues to life…
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 7d
An interesting A-Z of fishy art, stories, poems and insights into #Ocean life is now live! This online overview will head to a gallery in Pier street in Hull and then into print in the coming months
Www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk
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The Critical Fish Trail
Www.thecriticalfishtrail.co.uk
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MAEASaM @maeasamproject.bsky.social · 7d
It’s time for #HeritageFromAbove
Do you know where we are today? Hint: Its ruins were superimposed by a Makurian defensive fort (1250-1340 AD), a monastery of St. George in which the Nubian King Solomon was buried. Send your answers in the comments below and as usual good luck! #Quiz
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 7d
Meanwhile, back in the real world
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 8d
Indeed, the people needs people like Jane more than ever if we are to navigate the challenges ahead. Hopefully, her spirit live on and we can all just be a little more Jane…
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8d
BREAKING: Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died.
Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 8d
A fine crop
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 8d
Fly agaric is probably the most beautiful and recognisable fungus. The unseen network of mycelium wraps around the roots supplying nutrients taken from the soil. In exchange, the fungus receives sugars produced by the trees - everything wins!
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Nature Reviews Biodiversity @natrevbiodiv.nature.com · 9d
New online! Addressing landscape multifunctionality in conservation and restoration
Addressing landscape multifunctionality in conservation and restoration
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 30 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00091-4Multifunctional land-use systems supply multiple ecosystem services while contributing to biodiversity conservation. This Review summarizes the provision of ecosystem services and their trade-offs and synergies with biodiversity at the landscape scale, explores traditional, contemporary and emerging land-use systems, and highlights strategies and challenges to achieve multifunctionality in conservation and restoration.
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Emma Miller 😁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social · 9d
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation @largelandscapes.org · 9d
Our Conservation Science Director Dr. Annika Keeley co-authored a new IUCN report that provides practitioners and policymakers with information on the important role of terrestrial and marine Protected and Conserved Areas in climate change mitigation.

portals.iucn.org/library/node...
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 9d
Stunning #geology, #beaches, #coastal ecosystems and a lovely little Bell tent - @northumberland.bsky.social continues to impress
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Colette Heald @coletteheald.bsky.social · 10d
We have a new PhD project to study ozone formation from fires. If interested in atmospheric chemistry, fires, living in Zurich, and studying at ETH, consider applying here: jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOP...
PhD Position in Atmospheric Chemistry
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 10d
HISTORIC HEAT WAVE IN MIDDLE EAST 46 DEGREES
46.0 Turbat PAKISTAN
44C On the Omani coast at Diba

September records tied at the very end of the month.
Next days the
WORLD RECORD Of October highest temperature will be threatened.
Insane and unprecedented late heat wave.
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Mike Hudema @mikehudema.bsky.social · 10d
Paris fighting pollution and improving public health.
-No diesel cars from 2024
-100% #cleanenergy buses by 2025
-No petrol cars from 2030
-improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

We have the solutions, implement them. #ActOnClimate

#climate #energy #GreenNewDeal
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 10d
Coastal #Northumberland with its’ deep history and modern sculptures is truly stunning, made even more interesting with new enterprises such as the #vineyard and Yurt living at the Tempus, Duxford
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 11d
🌍🚨 Europe’s environment 2025 is out now, and the conclusions are sobering:

⚠️ Europe’s environment is in poor shape. Nature continues to degrade, biodiversity is declining, and Europe is warming faster than any other region.

www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

#EuropesEnvironment2025
State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges
Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degr...
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 11d
From the #Mersey to the #Humber a lovely weekend of #cycling the Pennine Way - great route, fascinating history, wonderful collection of bridges and well maintained all the way @sustrans.bsky.social
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 11d
Ten weather stations across China broke their highest records for late September today, and Quzhou, Zhejiang reached 37.5C. Further records are expected to be broken in Hebei on September 30, in Northeast China on October 1, and in Fujian and Zhejiang on October 4!
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Rob Marchant @rob-marchant.bsky.social · 14d
Another planetary alarm bell ringing loud for for the future of planet. With continued floods, fires, heatwaves and storm surges impacting across societies and economies we have to do so much better…
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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 15d
Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries
➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 14d
Glasgow’s 'Argyle Street Ash' has been crowned Tree of the Year 2025 after being nominated by the public as this year’s wildcard entry 🌳
Stunning Glasgow landmark wins 2025 'Tree of the Year' as wildcard entry
www.thenational.scot
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