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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday i saw your post, today we saw these sloes. We took action and are excited to see what happens next.

And as a German, I am unfamiliar with the concept of sloe gin. I have to explore...

Some blackthorns bushes full of sloes in aumtumn leaves.

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Matthias Huss @matthias-huss.bsky.social · 7d

Like pulling the plug of a bathtub: an incredible mass of #glacier ice disappearing at Griesgletscher (🇨🇭/🇮🇹) in one century.
It felt emotional to visit the exact same spot @swisstopo cartographers chose in 1919. The view was so different.
Simply unbelievable!!
@vaw-glaciology.bsky.social

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Bartosz Bartkowski @bartoszbartk.com · 8d

Really, really happy to share this new publication by Malin Gütschow and myself on farmers’ identity in the context of multifunctionality 🚜🌾🪲🐦

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Farmers (are expected to) fulfil diverse economic, environmental, and social roles or functions. Yet the relative importance of these functions remains contested both within farming communities and in the broader society. Understanding how farmers prioritize these different functions as a reflection of their role identity is crucial, given the increasing recognition of the importance of identity as a determinant of farmer behaviour. We frame this aspect of farmer identity in terms of multifunctionality, a common lens for analysing the performance of agriculture relative to societal demands. However, while this concept is often used with an ecological focus, our study builds on a broader interpretation that encompasses the full range of social, cultural, economic, and ecological functions. Furthermore, we focus on the roles farmers themselves would like to play when looking 10 to 20 years into the future. We apply Q methodology to see how farmers from Eastern Germany prioritize among 71 societal functions. We use the Q sorts and qualitative data to derive and characterize a typology of three narrative perspectives. The results demonstrate the breadth and heterogeneity of farmers' role identity, and therefore the need to go beyond a narrow focus on ecological roles or functions.

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Butterfly Conservation Europe @europebutterfly.bsky.social · 14d

Brilliant analysis from our German partner. The Grassland Butterfly Index GBI is one of the ways that Member States can assess to health of agro-ecosystems under the new EU Nature Restoration Regulation. We hope that Germany adopts this now they have such good data.

Tagfalter-Monitoring Deutschland @faltermonitoring.bsky.social · 14d

We are happy to share this on a political level very important paper from our team - The Grassland Butterfly Index for Germany. Especially for the last ten years the results show a negativ trend for grassland butterflies in Germany doi.org/10.3897/natu... @pensoft.net @ufz.de #NRR

Development of the German Grassland Butterfly Index 2006-2023, based on German Butterfly Monitoring Scheme data. The annual index values (points) and the smoothed trend with 95% confidence intervals are shown

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Maximilian Pichl @maxpichl.bsky.social · 12d

"We studied more than 70 different elections that took place in 12 western European countries over several decades, and found that when mainstream parties take more anti-immigration positions, it leads to more support for the radical right, not less."

Tarik Abou-Chadi @tabouchadi.bsky.social · 12d

For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte

Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte

www.theguardian.com

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Sebastian Seiffert @sci-ffert.bsky.social · 11d

Puh – was gab es im Sommer für Prügel für meine Aussage zur Bedrohung der Landwirtschaft. Nun steht auch im aktuellen Aufruf der Meteorologischen und Physikalischen Gesellschaft genau dies drin. Ich bin fast erleichtert. Weil ich ständig selbst reflektiere, ob ich manchmal zu drastisch kommuniziere.

Parents For Future #EndFossilFuels 🪧🛢️❌ @parentsforfuture.de · Aug 3

"Von Maßstab und Menschlichkeit" von Sebastian Seiffert @sci-ffert.bsky.social, geht gerade viral 💪

Schaut es euch an, — und teilt es, auch gerade außerhalb "unserer Bubble" 🙏
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/1AfHg...
🧵⬇️ Text im Thread ⬇️🧵

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Martin A. Nuñez @martin-nunez.bsky.social · 11d

getting ready for this:)

Martin A. Nuñez @martin-nunez.bsky.social · 18d

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Fintan Kelly @fintankelly.bsky.social · 11d

Irish research finds larger areas of habitat are needed to increase pollinator populations & to achieve the same species numbers in smaller areas, “marked increases in quality are required”.
www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/p...

Pollinators need double EU target to recover on farmland, study finds

EU targets to protect pollinator biodiversity on farmland fall way short of what’s needed, finds new research by Trinity’s Prof Jane Stout and colleagues.

www.siliconrepublic.com

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 11d

Important study! And this is not opnly in Ireland, but across Europe!
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Fintan Kelly @fintankelly.bsky.social · 11d

Irish research finds larger areas of habitat are needed to increase pollinator populations & to achieve the same species numbers in smaller areas, “marked increases in quality are required”.
www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/p...

Pollinators need double EU target to recover on farmland, study finds

EU targets to protect pollinator biodiversity on farmland fall way short of what’s needed, finds new research by Trinity’s Prof Jane Stout and colleagues.

www.siliconrepublic.com

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Karin Mora @karinmora.bsky.social · 11d

What is the future of universities?

A special with a picture of Leipzig university @unileipzig.bsky.social 📚💻👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫👨‍🏫📈📊

www.nature.com/immersive/d4...

The future of universities: A Nature special report

The world's universities are under intense pressure. Nature examines the threats they face and asks how the sector can and must adapt to survive.

www.nature.com

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Frau Büüsker @uedio.bsky.social · 12d

Das Landwirtschaftsministerium blockiert die nationale Umsetzung des Renaturierungsgesetzes - und ist auch noch stolz drauf, berichtet @thomaskrumenacker.bsky.social
www.riffreporter.de/de/umwelt/re...

Streit um EU-Naturschutz: Agrarminister blockiert Renaturierung

Bundeslandwirtschaftsminister Rainer stoppt Kabinettsbefassung mit EU-Renaturierungsgesetz. Umweltexperten warnen vor Folgen verzögerter Naturschutzmaßnahmen.

www.riffreporter.de

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Andy Gonzalez @bio-diverse.bsky.social · 14d

A must-read special issue: “Bending the curve towards nature recovery: building on Georgina Mace’s legacy”
royalsocietypublishing.org/toc/rstb/202...
I: Determinants of diversity & resilience.
II: Measuring the state of biodiversity
III: Biodiversity & natural capital
IV: Future scenarios for nature

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences: Vol 380, No 1917

royalsocietypublishing.org

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Tagfalter-Monitoring Deutschland @faltermonitoring.bsky.social · 14d

We are happy to share this on a political level very important paper from our team - The Grassland Butterfly Index for Germany. Especially for the last ten years the results show a negativ trend for grassland butterflies in Germany doi.org/10.3897/natu... @pensoft.net @ufz.de #NRR

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Tagfalter-Monitoring Deutschland @faltermonitoring.bsky.social · 14d

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Gerade erschienen ist unsere aktuelle Veröffentlichung "Index der Grünalndschmetterlinge in Deutschland". Die Ergebnisse zeigen speziell für die letzten zehn Jahre einen negativen Trend für Tagfalter des Grünlandes, insbesondere auch für spezialisierte Arten. doi.org/10.3897/natu...
@ufz.de

Index der deutschen Grünlandschmetterlinge: Trend für 2006-2023. Dargestellt sind die jährlichen Index-Werte als Punkte und der geglättete Trend als Linie mit dem 95% Konfidenzintervall. Der Index basiert auf Daten des Tagfalter-Monitoring Deutschland

Balkendiagramm mit Trends einzelner Falterarten. Von den 15 Indikatorarten nehmen vier zu (grün), fünf gehen zurück (rot) und für sechs Arten konnte kein signifikanter Trend (grau) festgestellt werden

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Bundesumweltministerium @umweltministerium.de · 27d

🌱 Deutschland macht sich stark für die Natur – und alle können dabei sein! Vom 1. September bis 3. Oktober 2025 läuft die erste öffentliche Online-Beteiligung zum Nationalen Wiederherstellungsplan. 👉🏼 Teil der Zukunftsgestaltung werden unter: beteiligung.bundesumweltministerium.de/de/wiederher...

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Katrin Lena Schneider @lenahallesaale.bsky.social · 23d

Hier in #Halle gibt es gerade 2 Crowdfunding Aktionen, die Ihr bitte gerne unterstützen könntet, 10 € reichen! #langertagderstadtnaturhalle2026
#Hallepflanzt
www.halle-crowd.de

Flyer von Halle pflanzt: Helft mit! #baumfürbaum. Crowdfunding. Unterstütze unsere Pflanzinitiative beim Nachhaltigkeitscontest der Stadtwerke Halle Start: 15.9.2025

Du liebst die Natur in Halle? Du würdest 10 € oder nehr spenden für ein Naturfestival in Halle? Dann beteilige dich vom 15.9.-10.10.am Crowdfunding der Stadtwerke Halle

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BES Macro @besmacro.bsky.social · 19d

We have a new SIG social media secretary! Please welcome @lauraloubio.bsky.social to this account; she'll be taking over from a very grateful @sheardcat.bsky.social .

As always, if you have anything you'd like us to repost that's of plausible interest to the SIG members, please do tag us!

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 17d

Our paper was featured in a nice article of the Critical Zone Newsletter. Thank you very much @jeffmunroe.bsky.social 😀

https://criticalzonenews.substack.com/p/stone-gardens-after-ice-the-slow

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 17d

Our paper was featured in a nice article of the Critical Zone Newsletter. Thank you very much @jeffmunroe.bsky.social 😀

https://criticalzonenews.substack.com/p/stone-gardens-after-ice-the-slow

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 18d

Lofatscherjoch 45 minutes above Hallerangerhaus

#xp

Silver-grey wooden statue of a tall and slender woman at a pass with some limestone rocks to the left and in the background. Clear dark blue sky.

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 18d

Dawn at Hallerangerhaus.

#Karwendel #Alps #Mountains

#xp

Grey limestone rock summits with orange/golden tips from sun beams above dark spruce forests. Clear blue sky

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Jonathan von Oppen @jvonoppen.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you to everyone who presented in our #microclimate change session today @imc2025.bsky.social! @jlembrechts.bsky.social, @niittynen.bsky.social & I were very happy with the contributions & discussions. Great to see microclimate getting more attention in high-elevation ecosystems 🏔🌡❄️💧

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Michael ヘビ Steinwandter @msteinwandter.bsky.social · 23d

Next in our #MountainSoilBiodiversity at the #IMC2025 is Sophie Szedlaczek talking about #Mortierella #fungi in alpine #glacier forefields and how their species communities are similar (or different) to each other.

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Michael ヘビ Steinwandter @msteinwandter.bsky.social · 23d

Now in our #MountainSoilBiodiversity session at #IMC2025 a presentation of Nora Khelidj again about #GlacierRetreat and how microorganisms ( #fungi and #bacteria) attached on plant roots change along with the new emerging ecosystem stages.

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Ingolf Kühn @ingolfkuehn.bsky.social · 23d

I am happy to share our new paper, introducing our glacier forefield study platform in the Dachstein and Berchtesgaden Mountains

https://we.copernicus.org/articles/25/157/2025/

#newpaper #glacierforefields #alps
And by coincidence just in time for the #imc2025
(Edited 10:17 via @skeetsapp.com)

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