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Positive und negative Gesundheitswirkungen der städtischen Biodiversität. Region Köln/Bonn https://greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/ 🌍 🕷 Haben Sie eine Zecke gefunden?: https://greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/zeckenstudie/

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Feb 11

Reflect

The special importance of the forest for clean drinking water. Due to the purifying effect of the forest, two thirds of the drinking water can be used completely naturally and without treatment directly from the wells or springs.💚🌱🌿☘️🌳🌲🍀💚

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 1d

This ancient Olea europaea specimen exhibits extreme secondary growth, indicative of an age potentially exceeding 1,000 years. Its lignified, contorted trunk structure reflects centuries of cambial activity, drought adaptation, and environmental stress.

#PlantSky #HouseGardening #GreenSky

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 6d

Tiny stream, big impact.

Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. 🌿💧
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 9d

The beneficial effects of urban forests on residents' health are well-documented. Establishing links between specific characteristics of green spaces and patterns of visitor use has been shown to enhance the observed associations between green space quality and public health outcomes. 🌳🏡 #PlantSky

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 16d

Absolutely true ...

GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 16d

Asbolutely!

GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 16d

📷 Temperate freshwater–forest ecotone:

A transitional ecosystem where lentic freshwater systems interface with temperate coniferous forest biomes. These ecotones function as critical zones for biogeochemical cycling, hydrological regulation, and habitat connectivity. 🌍

#PlantSky #GreenHeart

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 20d

🌳 One large tree = a living ecosystem.
Field studies show isolated trees in grasslands can host >300 insect species, store up to 5 tons of carbon, cool the soil by 2–5 °C, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these “island trees”= protecting biodiversity.🌏

#PlantSky #Gardening

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · 29d

🌊🌲 Riparian forests act as natural biofilters for freshwater reservoirs. Vegetation reduces sediment & nutrient runoff, stabilizes banks, regulates microclimate, and sustains aquatic biodiversity. Protecting these buffers safeguards water quality & ecosystem services. #GreenSky #Plants #Gardening

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Aug 29

🌳 Schatten ist Leben.
Ob Mensch oder Tier – in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stück Überleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft möglich bleibt. 🌍💚

#GreenBalance #Bäume #Klimaschutz

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Department of Geography Bonn @giubresearch.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are looking for a professor in Urban and Regional Geography @unibonn.bsky.social starting Oct. 1, 2026. The application deadline is Sept. 28, 2026.
www.geographie.uni-bonn.de/de/medien-fo...

Please share this with your colleagues!

W2-Professur für Urbane und Regionale Geographie.pdf

www.geographie.uni-bonn.de

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌿✨ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bäche, sattes Grün und stille Rückzugsorte.
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. 🌱💧 #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Jul 7

Lush lakeside meadows like these are hotspots for tick populations, especially *Ixodes ricinus* or castor bean tick.
Their abundance is rising with climate warming, expanding the risk of Lyme disease & tick-borne encephalitis in
Central Europe🌿🧬
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Jul 1

Urban green spaces are essential.
This project highlights how layered landscapes and thoughtful planting improve microclimates, reduce runoff, and restore ecological presence in dense cities.

Design backed by research. Cities rebalanced. 🌱
#PlantSkyHouseplants #🌿💚GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance

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Mirja N @privilegienschreck.bsky.social · Jun 26

Mehr und mehr Evidenz für postakute Infektionssyndrome, hier Lyme Borreliose. Es ist höchste Zeit für einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Medizin.

Prof Danny Altmann @daltmann.bsky.social · Jun 26

The peptidoglycan of Borrelia burgdorferi can persist in discrete tissues and cause systemic responses consistent with chronic illness | Science Translational Medicine www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

The peptidoglycan of Borrelia burgdorferi can persist in discrete tissues and cause systemic responses consistent with chronic illness

Polymeric Borrelia burgdorferi peptidoglycan cell wall can persist in murine livers for weeks to months after direct injection or infection.

www.science.org

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GeoHealthCentre @IHPH @geohealthcentre.bsky.social · Jun 12

📢 Wir stellen ein!
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenangebot #Jobs #Karriere #Wissenschaft

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GeoHealthCentre @IHPH @geohealthcentre.bsky.social · Jun 12

🔬 Wir suchen Verstärkung im Labor! Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenausschreibung #Jobs #Karriere

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Department of Geography Bonn @giubresearch.bsky.social · May 26

Another great paper!

"Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa" by Britta Klagge, Benedikt Walker, Linus Kalvelage and Clemens Greiner ‪@crctrr228.bsky.social‬ @unicologne.bsky.social‬ in Geroforum

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#geosky #geography

Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa

The green-hydrogen sector has created considerable expectations in the Global South about export-oriented development and industrial path creation. Ho…

www.sciencedirect.com

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 20

Exposure to natural environments like alpine landscapes has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, improve cognitive function, and support mental health.

A walk in the mountains is more than scenic—it's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature

More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 15

Sun’s out, PhDs out 🌞
Kicking off this year’s #GreenBalance field season in the Rheinland’s rare high-pressure window! 🌳

Here’s Morten testing “intersectional walks”—transects tracing bioclimatic gradients from green space to urban core.

Bioclimate = what life really feels 🌡

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 13

Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? 🕷️
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
👉 Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...

More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 13

Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Köln gehabt? 🕷️
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
👉 Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...

Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke für Ihre Unterstützung!

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 13

Shade ecology in action:

A single mature tree can lower ambient ground temperatures by several degrees, reducing heat stress for both animals and humans. In arid regions, such trees act as critical microhabitat hubs—supporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. 🌳🐐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance

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Department of Geography Bonn @giubresearch.bsky.social · May 12

Application is still possible until May 18! ⬇️

Department of Geography Bonn @giubresearch.bsky.social · May 2

Our department is looking for a Lecturer in Human Geography. This is a permanent full-time position staring as soon as possible.

Please share this great opportunity!

All details in this job ad:
www.uni-bonn.de/de/universit...

www.uni-bonn.de

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · May 6

Water, trees, air, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems are essential components for sustaining life on Earth.

The preservation, responsible management, and proper valuation of these resources are fundamental not only for maintaining ecological balance but also for ensuring human well-being. ☘️🌱🌿🌳

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GreenBalance @greenbalance.bsky.social · Apr 30

🌿 Nature in Perfect Balance 🌿
A serene moment captured where water, sky, and earth reflect harmony. This lush landscape reminds us why we work to preserve green spaces and promote sustainable living. 💧🌲🏡

#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving

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