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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 15/10/2026

This week I handed my newsletter to the one and only @queenofpeat.bsky.social, ecologist Merritt Turetsky. Her big idea? Stop treating wet land as a problem to drain. Start seeing it as something to work with instead! Read on to learn more about becoming a bog champion.

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What's hiding beneath the bog? | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe

Did you know Talking Climate is also a podcast? You can get your weekly infusion of good news, not so good news & what you can do directly t

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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Study of 10,000 faculty finds women leave academia because they feel pushed out, not pulled toward another opportunity. Analysis of 6,615 comments showed a gender gap of feeling devalued: 41% of women vs 18% of men. www.science.org/content/arti...

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For women academics, feeling devalued can be a fatal career blow

Thousands shared their stories for a new study of faculty attrition

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WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

🌡️ The world will exceed 1.5°C of warming, at least temporarily. But we can still bring temperatures back down. Going beyond net zero to net negative emissions will be key. Learn more from WRI Climate and Clea Schumer: bit.ly/4y9iMbh

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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Get organized. Join UA Resist! Join us on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:30-7:00 PM, for an info session on UA Resist and how to get involved in the sanctuary campus campaign! Register at: tinyurl.com/UAResistMember

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

11 October is International Day of the Girl Child. A global moment to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions, and leadership. The 2026 theme is: End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights! 🧵 Learn more:

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International Day of the Girl Child | United Nations

The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 11/10/2026

Air conditioning keeps us cool, but it also heats the 🌎. As temperatures rise, demand for cooling is set to triple by 2050. But keeping cool doesn’t always mean cranking up the AC. From shade & ventilation to cool roofs, here are 5 ways to beat the heat with less energy: bit.ly/4zexrmn

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 10/10/2026

Tree rings from long-lived bristlecone pines show that heat and drought don’t always go together in the Rocky Mountains. Thousands of years of data show that droughts have occurred under cool conditions almost as often as under warm conditions. In PNAS: ow.ly/8nrV50ZWmfL

Bristlecone pine remnant near Antora Peak, Colorado.
CREDIT: Alexandre F. Nolin.

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Adam Csank @acsank.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Just in case anyone wants to learn about the Art & Science projects at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve and the importance of long-term data and long-term monitoring. Thanks to @longnow.org for hosting! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C28...

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Anne Heggli, Jonathon Keats, & Adam Csank | Art & Science at the Nevada Bristlecone Preserve

YouTube video by The Long Now Foundation

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 09/10/2026

Spending time in nature can do wonders for mental well-being. From a walk in the park to gardening or simply enjoying some fresh air, reconnecting with nature can help reduce stress and improve mood. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, if you have the chance, take some time to enjoy nature. 💚

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Congratulations to Navi Pillay! She was awarded the #Nobel Peace Prize this morning. The South African #HumanRights rights lawyer & jurist won "for her efforts to promote peace & international law." A life-long dedication to ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are prosecuted.

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Nobel Peace Prize goes to South African human rights pioneer Navi Pillay | CNN

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay led the UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he deserves to win. Fo...

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cluesan al-gaib @clueless.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

she looks so happy 🥹

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Marine biologists discover new plankton off Oregon coast
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stephvbothmer.bsky.social @stephvbothmer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

there is not a single interview with her that is not worth your time

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Margaret Evans @mekevans.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Check out the hikes at Cape Perpetua

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I don’t think everyone realizes how bad things are for US science: For the fiscal year that just ended, the Trump regime withheld $1.4 billion from the National Science Foundation’s research budget, which is about 1/5 of its primary research budget.

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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress (Gift Article)

The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.

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Tyson Wepprich @tysonwepprich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I worked on the tamarisk biocontrol beetle's rapid evolution & spread for a few years. This article does a good job explaining the ongoing puzzle of tamarisk control and restoration in the west. biographic.com/the-trouble-...

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The Trouble with Tamarisk | bioGraphic

Twenty-five years ago, land managers unleashed a beetle to control an invasive tree sucking rivers dry. But water levels haven’t risen—and the real villains are still causing trouble.

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UNR Biology Buzz @unr-biologybuzz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are hiring! 🧪 Tenure-track position in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Great colleagues, nearby mountains, and of course a certain lake... Application info: nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external... www.unr.edu/biology #evolution #EEB #ecoevo #evolsky #academicjobs

A winter view of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains with snow on the ground and trees

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 25/09/2026

Why does El Niño bring floods to some countries and drought to others? El Niño is a natural climate pattern that alters weather worldwide, with impacts that vary by region. This explains what it is, why it matters, and how the UN is helping communities prepare: ow.ly/3nCv50ZRCU1

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Billur Bektaş 🍃 @billurbektas.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

…such distinctions add urgency to conservation efforts. “Once three species become five species, each population is reduced,” he says. “Therefore conservation efforts must increase, perhaps urgently, depending on estimated population sizes.” www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

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Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

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Maria Paniw @paniw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🧪🌎 I had a great time at #NSOGfÖ2026! But best of all was reuniting with the forecast-challenge crew for our workshop! If you like 🌳🐰🪲 or want to try your model on a new system, submit a forecast to our challenge! There is ⏰ - we'll announce winners in Oct/Nov: donanadt.lifewatch.dev/app/donana-f...

Cara Gallagher, Sanne Ever, Maria Paniw, and Billur Bektas from the Ecological Forecasting Initiative at the NSO-GFÖ 2026 meeting.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Pathologist Dr. Elizabeth Stern's pioneering research in cytopathology transformed cervical cancer from a frequently fatal disease into a highly treatable and preventable disease. Her research revolutionized women’s healthcare. She was born #OTD in 1915. #WomenInSTEM

A black-and-white portrait of Canadian-American pathologist Dr. Elizabeth Stern (1915–1980), whose pioneering research in cytopathology transformed cervical cancer into a preventable disease. Dr. Stern is positioned slightly at an angle, facing forward with a calm, composed, and serious expression. Her dark hair is styled in a short, neat wave off her forehead, and her gaze is directed toward the camera. She wears a dark, simple collared blouse with subtle dotted textures. The composition focuses entirely on her upper shoulders and head against a stark, light-colored, uncluttered background that provides a high-contrast framing. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her facial features. The overall mood is formal, dignified, and academic, capturing a historic visual record of an influential woman in STEM.

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 19/09/2026

Want to check out the health of a lake, river, or aquifer near you? This platform shows the health of millions of lakes, rivers, & wetlands around the world. It shows pollution hotspots, drought impacts & signs of recovery. Check out the Freshwater Ecosystems Explorer: ow.ly/VvK050ZP2g7

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Eos @eos.org · 18/09/2026

Accounting for the competing effects of biogenic gases has become increasingly important for climate scientists, especially as forest habitats and footprints shift and land use patterns change. 🧪 eos.org/features/che...

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Chemical Conversations Between Forests and the Sky Affect Air Quality, Clouds, and More - Eos

Trees release invisible gases that can create clouds, trap heat, and worsen pollution. Scientists are busy trying to unravel forests’ complex atmospheric contributions in a changing climate.

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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The atmosphere just hit a new water-vapour record: 27.35 kg of water vapour per m2 in August 2026, ~20 trillion litres more water than the previous record. Warmer air holds ~7% more moisture per °C. More water vapour means more energy to fuel extreme weather. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August

Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New podcast episode out now 🎧: “Connecting the Dots on Climate and Democracy” - wherever you get your podcasts. Now co-hosted with climate legend Bill McKibben! Getitright.earth/podcast Also: Check your voter registration (vote.gov) and volunteer with me and Environmental Voter

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Margaret Evans @mekevans.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

…and that would be why I’m not going

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scoop: This afternoon NSF will formally announce its four 'Frontier Initiatives', and a suite of other changes in a public letter. These Frontier Initiatives (left) are identical to OSTP's 'Grand Research Challenges' that we have been reporting on (right). www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 11/09/2026

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “Recent high-severity wildfires in a dry-conifer landscape are unprecedented over five centuries and foretell future forest loss.” Read now: ow.ly/v1oR50ZM4BE For more trending articles, visit ow.ly/pH5050ZM4Aj.

Dry-conifer forest loss from high-severity fires in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico (1995–2023). (A) Photograph of dry-conifer forest from St. Peter’s Dome Lookout, facing south. (B) Repeat photograph showing the near-complete conifer forest loss (mortality and lack of regeneration) following two high-severity fires (1996 Dome Fire and 2011 Las Conchas Fire).

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Eos @eos.org · 10/09/2026

Do alkalinity or nutrient levels have a bigger impact on marine phytoplankton? New research from @eth-eaps.bsky.social provides answers, with ramifications for oceanic carbon cycles and climate change. eos.org/research-spo...

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Tiny Cyanobacteria May Be the Secret Heroes of Ocean Carbon Sequestration - Eos

Even when larger phytoplankton produce more carbon, much of it is lost on the journey to the ocean floor.

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Ayana Elizabeth Johnson @ayanaeliza.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Could have used AI to do this for me. But so glad I grappled with this 140+ pg PDF unassisted. Gratifying use of 5 hours to take a break from the frenzy to think (and feel!) deeply what all this means. Shoutout to book reports! ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/i-read-the...

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I read the new UN climate report so you don't have to.

TL;DR they are calling for radical transformation of our society.

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jessamine finch @seedystudies.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣 New York Botanical Garden is seeking a career-track Restoration Ecologist! 🥾 develop ext. funded, field-oriented, collections-informed, & collaborative research program 📨 Optimal consideration: Sep. 25 (open till filled) 📆 Start: Jan. 1, 2027 (negotiable) 🤑 $87.5k jobs.jobvite.com/nybg/job/o8s...

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New York Botanical Garden is looking for Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology.

New York Botanical Garden is looking for Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.

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Trevor A. Branch @trevorabranch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is seismic news for fisheries scientists. Northern cod is *the* iconic symbol of total fisheries collapse due to overfishing (and other factors) *and* the iconic symbol of a complete failure to recover for decades afterwards. This is like announcing the complete recovery of bison on land.

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CIRES @cires.colorado.edu · 09/09/2026

GOOD NEWS: the Arctic Report Card will continue under its independent editorial team – led by researchers at CIRES @colorado.edu and @uafairbanks.bsky.social – with new support from @agu.org. cires.colorado.edu/news/2026-ar...

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2026 Arctic Report Card finds critical support from strategic partners

The highly anticipated yearly assessment will continue under its independent editorial team led by CIRES researchers

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered outside her home #OTD in 2017. Known for her criticism of right-wing Hindu extremism & for mapping out/exposing the growth of radical right-wing groups. She campaigned for women's rights & against caste-based discrimination. #PressFreedom #journalism

A beautiful portrait of Indian journalist, editor, and political activist Gauri Lankesh (1962–2017), an international symbol for press freedom who was assassinated outside her home. Lankesh is sitting at a polished wooden table. She is posed thoughtfully with her left elbow resting on the table, her hand gently supporting her chin, while her right hand rests flat on the surface, showcasing a simple ring on her finger. She wears a vibrant, olive-green cotton tunic featuring a decorative center panel patterned with intricate orange and brown traditional motifs. She wears a delicate gold chain necklace with a small pendant. Her expressive dark eyes look directly at the camera with a calm, resolute, and unwavering gaze, framed by her short, cropped silver-grey hair. The setting is softly lit with a warm, natural ambiance, against a blurred background of a multi-paned window. The overall mood of the composition is solemn yet dignified.

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Todd Mitchell @tasmitchell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Please pass the word! We’re hiring a Forest Ecologist to provide field expertise including development of the Forest Mgmt Plan, Integrated Vegetation Mgmt Plan, restoration plans, and applied ecological research. To apply please visit— swinomish.bamboohr.com/careers/44 #IndigenousSTEM 🧪🐡🍎⚒️

graphic with “We are hiring” in large text. underneath text is: FOREST ECOLOGIST
• Provides expertise for the Tribe's Vegetation program
• Forest management
• Team lead to the Vegetation field program
• Prepares technical reports, supports permitting. & collaborates with Tribal departments
TO APPLY VISIT: https://swinomish.bamboohr.com/careers/44

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azcentral @azcentral.com · 05/09/2026

Trail cameras captured the clearest images yet of Cinco the jaguar. He's one of five jaguars known to have roamed Arizona in the last 15 years.

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'Cinco' is on the move again. Meet all 5 jaguars spotted in Arizona

Trail cameras captured the clearest images yet of Cinco the jaguar. He's one of five jaguars known to have roamed Arizona in the last 15 years.

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Martin A. Nuñez @martin-nunez.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Very excited to see our new paper in @Nature! Conifers introduced to the Southern Hemisphere grew up to 4× faster than in their native ranges and were also more resistant and resilient to drought. I’m honored to have been part of this fantastic international team.

pines grow faster in the southern hemisphere

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 29/08/2026

One of the most-viewed PNAS articles in the last week is “The ecology of Lyme disease: Long-term data, surprises, and a synthesis.” Explore the article here: ow.ly/TZCV50ZFWot For more trending articles, visit ow.ly/4FEI50ZFWow.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

T-minus 12 hours until the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope! 🥳 Roman, the "Mother of Hubble" & #NASA's first Chief of Astronomy was the foundational architect who transitioned the concept of a large space telescope from "hopeful speculation" to a funded reality. #WomenInSTEM #astronomy 🔭

A black-and-white portrait of Nancy Grace Roman (1925–2018), NASA's first Chief of Astronomy and the "Mother of Hubble." The photo shows her from the shoulders up, angled slightly to the right while she smiles warmly toward someone off-camera. She has short, styled white hair and wears distinctive dark-rimmed, oval glasses. Her attire features a light-colored, floral-patterned blouse with a large, elegant bow tied at the neck, and a simple stud earring is visible. In the background, a framed astronomical photograph of a dense star field or galaxy hangs on the wall, subtly nodding to her life's work. The composition is a classic medium close-up, capturing an expression of bright, intellectual engagement. The lighting is soft and professional, evoking a sense of mid-20th-century academic and scientific leadership. This image captures Roman at the height of her career, symbolizing her pivotal role in transitioning space-based astronomy from a theoretical dream to the reality of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. An artist's concept illustration of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in space. The spacecraft features a large, cylindrical telescope tube with a prominent multi-layered silver sunshield extending from the front, a gold-colored instrument section on one side, extended solar panels, and a high-gain antenna dish. It is set against a vibrant cosmic background of swirling red and purple nebulae, scattered stars, and a bright distant light source.

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Jeva Lange 🫎 @jeva.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Roads *do* have a place w/r/t wildfires, esp as fuel breaks, evacuation routes, or temporary tracks to get dozers & fire crews in! But talking about that means engaging with the gov's justification for rescinding the Roadless Rule as one made in good faith, which, well. heatmap.news/adaptation/t...

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The Problem With Trump’s Plan to Fight Forest Fires With Roads

Roads bring people, and people start fires.

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Colin Schultz @colinschultz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

"the drought and resulting overpumping of groundwater caused some aquifers in the Sacramento Valley to collapse and become irreversibly damaged. The study is the first to capture this kind of aquifer collapse in high-resolution satellite data." eos.org/articles/cal...

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California’s Drought Irreversibly Damaged Sacramento Valley Aquifers - Eos

Satellite data have revealed an abrupt drop in aquifers’ ability to recharge after the 2020–2022 drought. More real-time monitoring could spot the issue before it arises again.

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Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

During my 5-year term as chair of @uwmad-aos.bsky.social that ended last week, I collected thoughts and advice for new department chairs and leaders. The first full draft is now online, feel free to read/share/comment! flux.aos.wisc.edu/how-to-chair

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The International Biogeography Society @biogeography.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The Landscape Ecology Group at the University of Potsdam is seeking applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position! See the full solicitation on our website: www.biogeography.org/news/news/po...

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