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Orsi Nyárai

@orsinyarai.bsky.social
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Principal Consultant @shelleysgreen.org Specialist in soil policy and governance Passionate about soils, degrowth, gardens, books, and finding solutions. 🦉 #Agriculture #Biodiversity #Soils #Degrowth 🇭🇺🇪🇺 living in 🇨🇭 | EMP B26, Lund University 🇸🇪

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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 9h
"It’s absurd to say that our technical work takes place in a vacuum. Everything we do is in a political context, and you have to measure that political context in everything you do at any point in any country office anywhere." I'm appalled.. #HumanRights www.thenewhumanitarian.org/interview/20...
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A senior FAO official on the price he paid for speaking out on Gaza
Benjamin Davis says the FAO forced him out because of his work on Gaza. In an interview, he discusses why he’s not staying silent and what others can do.
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Adam McKay @ghostpanther.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s officially time to freak out.
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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
AI is an unregulated emergency on every level--academia, art, national security, privacy, the environment, faith in journalism, and on and on and on--and deriding those who are desperately trying to pull the handbrake as we go over the cliff as alarmists will not age well (if we get to age at all).
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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The argument to give nature legal rights seems compelling, not because a declaration alone can solve climate and biodiversity crises, but because it can shift whose interests the law protects. The real test will be enforcement and turning recognition into action. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Nature has rights — it is time the world recognized them
Existing legal frameworks have not halted planetary crises. Recognizing the rights of nature could offer a different path.
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Please say no to pesticides and herbicides. Cocktails of these chemicals in fields, gardens, parks, verges and community spaces are poisoning bees, birds, hedgehogs, butterflies, beetles, frogs, damselflies and more, while running off into rivers too. Let's give nature a chance!
Butterfly perched on white flower on bramble
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ECIU @eciu.net · 02/10/2026
Grain harvest down more than 16M tonnes after hottest summer on record in Western Europe Worst hit: 1️⃣ 🇫🇷 France lost 5.8m tonnes 2️⃣ 🇭🇺 Hungary - 3.1m tonnes/€723m 3️⃣ 🇬🇧 UK - 3m tonnes/€527m 4️⃣ 🇩🇪 Germany - 2.5m tonnes/€398m 5️⃣ 🇪🇸 Spain - 1.2m tonnes/€220m
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Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) @ieep.eu · 01/10/2026
3️⃣ ways to increase environmental spending in the CAP post-2027 Our latest report finds that the Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 CAP risks reducing the policy’s EU added value. We propose three changes that combine greater flexibility with stronger common incentives and safeguards⤵️
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Applying flexibility and commonality effectively: three ways to increase environmental spending in the CAP post-2027  - IEEP AISBL
This policy brief produced jointly by Agora Agriculture, the Clingendael Institute and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) finds that the Commission’s proposal for the post-2027…
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Prof. Jeff Ollerton @jeffollerton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Want to conserve #birds, #mammals and other vertebrates? Then don’t forget their #insects. Our new Nature Reviews Biodiversity paper explores the many ways vertebrates depend on insects — for food, shelter, protection and much more. I’ve written about it here: jeffollerton.co.uk/2026/09/30/w...
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Want to conserve birds and mammals? Then conserve their insects – our new paper in Nature Reviews Biodiversity sets out the details
It’s sometimes easy to forget quite how much of the living world depends upon insects. That might seem an odd thing for someone who has spent much of his career studying insects and their relations…
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Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue @boelleu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
💡 Solutions exist, from stronger competition rules to public procurement that backs family farming and agroecology, and firewalls between agribusiness lobbyists and policy-making. What's missing is political will. 📖 Read the Atlas: eu.boell.org/en/Agribusin...
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Agribusiness Atlas 2026: Facts and figures about the corporations that control what we eat | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Brussels office - European Union
A handful of corporations dominate our food system, setting prices, profiting from crises, and driving relentless pressure on the environment, farmers, and consumers alike. The Agribusiness Atlas 2026...
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A Kingfisher has chosen your feed for reasons known only to Kingfishers. Today is a good day.
A Kingfisher perches on a slender branch above still water, its vivid blue feathers and rich orange chest glowing in the sunlight. Looking towards the camera, it appears mildly curious.
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On Anarchism.
"The easiest way to explain anarchism is to say that 
it is a political movement that aims to bring about a 
genuinely free society - one where humans only enter 
those kinds of relations with one another that would not 
have to be enforced by the constant threat of violence. 
History has shown that vast inequalities of wealth, 
institutions like slavery, debt peonage or wage labour,
can only exist if backed up by armies, prisons, & police. 

Anarchists wish to see human relations that would not 
have to be backed up by armies, prisons and police. 
Anarchism envisions a society based on equality and 
solidarity, which could exist solely on the free consent 
of participants."
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  - David Graeber
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Indigenous self-determination, land stewardship, and cultural knowledge and practices are proven climate solutions." Despite growing evidence showing that "providing #Indigenous communities with direct financing helps with global #ClimateAdaptation, funding and legal security remain insufficient."
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European Bird Census Council @ebcc.info · 24/09/2026
We are proud to say that generic bird-monitoring initiatives are growing across Europe, with over 15,000 volunteers participating annually ! Data quality also seems to be improving, and more schemes are publishing their results openly. More: pecbms.info/update-on-th...
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Capitalism sees the natural world as nothing but 'resources' to exploit and profit from. When one is exhausted it moves on, inexorably, seeking out the next 'business opportunity' to wipe out. We won't arrest the murder of our living planet without recognising and acting on this basic premise.
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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 22/09/2026
I have a new piece out in Nature today on the record-breaking 2026/2027 El Niño, what impacts we should expect, and how governments can prepare. The Niño3.4 region is currently running more than 1C hotter than any prior event on record, and we remain months away from the peak www.nature.com/artic...
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ReForest Project @reforestproject.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌳 If #Agroforestry offers so much potential, what is holding back wider adoption? 🚧 There isn’t one single barrier. Our latest #ReForestResults visualisation explores the barriers perceived by farmers across 5 European countries. 📊 Explore the data: reforest.euromed-economists.org/data-visuali...
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"The central problem is not the pace at which renewables are being added, but the social & economic system that determines trajectories of global energy use. A real transition can only happen through the rapid & permanent reduction in the absolute consumption of coal, oil & gas..." #ClimateCrisis
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Renewables, ‘Electrostates’, and other Myths of the Green Transition
The start of this month marked the publication of the 75th edition of the Energy Institute’s 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, the flagship publicly available dataset on global energy productio...
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ReForest Project @reforestproject.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌳 Interest in #Agroforestry is growing. But is advisory support keeping pace? Insights from experts show growing farmer interest & peer learning but gaps in tailored advice, adviser capacity and market guidance remain. #ReForestResults 👇 reforest.euromed-economists.org/data-visuali...
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Agricultural intensification, in particular pesticides and fertiliser use, is the main pressure causing #bird population declines. This not only impacts #farmland species but also many other common species, especially those whose diet relies on #insects and other invertebrates." #BiodiversityLoss
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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Deadwood is not dead
Fungi on deadwood
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Serene Doomer @serenaribena.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
'Microplastics in soil…‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins... Microplastics can create new microbial habitats on their surfaces. Known as the plastisphere, these surfaces form a hotspot for interactions between plastics, microbes & agrochemicals, researchers found' www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots for interaction between plastics, microbes and agrochemicals
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Yale Environment 360 @yalee360.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
At least 124 environmental defenders worldwide were killed last year, according to a stark new report. Authors say that deep cuts to foreign aid by wealthy nations have weakened human rights groups that support defenders.
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At Least 124 Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide Last Year
Sara Meléndez, an Indigenous environmental defender in Peru, whose brother was killed after opposing coca cultivation on community land. Leslie Searles / Global Witness
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Milena Büchs 🌎🌻🐌 @mmbuchs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are welfare states dependent on economic growth and if so why? Which policies could address growth dependencies? You can find out more in our latest paper in @thelancetplanet.bsky.social: shorturl.at/tyHm4, co-authored with Tuuli Hirvilammi, Tom Webb & Dario Leoni with funding from the MAPS project.
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Growth dependence of welfare states: a semi-systematic review of drivers and policy responses
Critiques of economic growth are receiving increased scientific and public attention. The post-growth literature discusses how wellbeing can be achieved for all within planetary boundaries. However, c...
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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 14/09/2026
“How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts” @carbonbrief.org buff.ly/SYWKbd2
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How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts - Carbon Brief
In the six charts below, Carbon Brief provides a snapshot of the impact this summer’s extremes are considered to have had on crop production and yields across Europe.
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels are transforming the world’s forests, wetlands and tundra to the point they are releasing emissions that could further worsen global heating by as much as 30%, a new study has found. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds
Emissions of planet-heating methane and CO2 from natural sources are worsening the climate crisis, paper says
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 11/09/2026
Climate change is reshaping Europe's agricultural calendar, with consequences from field to fork. According to the European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA) published by the EEA, warmer temperatures are already causing crops to develop earlier and growing seasons to lengthen [...]
Collage of crop types with different signs of decay and withering
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Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How will our crops adapt to a high-CO₂ future? Research from @paszkowskilab.bsky.social with the University of Copenhagen shows how rising CO₂ affects nutrient uptake in rice & highlights the importance of beneficial soil fungi for sustaining crop yields. tinyurl.com/33c9fbxz 🧪
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Climate affects family health, community safety, economic stability, affordable food, available water, jobs, business costs and household bills. “To be soft on #ClimateAction is to be soft on inflation, and the cost of living, soft on sovereignty and security." www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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World must reject climate culture wars or face economic ruin, says UN’s Stiell
Warning by United Nations climate chief comes as EU data shows August 2026 was joint hottest month ever
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DAISY_HorizonEurope @daisyproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What would Budapest look like if wellbeing, #biodiversity and equity mattered more than economic growth alone? Our latest DAISY blog explores the #Budapest #Degrowth #Doughnut – from greener streets and fair housing to mobility, participation and ecological restoration. mydaisy.eu/beyond-growt...
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Beyond Growth: What Could a Doughnut-Shaped Future Mean for Budapest? - My Daisy
What would Budapest look like if wellbeing, biodiversity and equity shaped urban decisions? DAISY explores the transformative potential of the degrowth doughnut.
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James Bullock @jmbecologist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Despite its agri-environment schemes, Europe’s farmland biodiversity is declining We suggest AES improvements - Spatial targeting - Co-designed, more flexible - Better advisory support - Payment by results - Larger budget - Better monitoring - New policy cycle www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Conservation Value Solutions @win-with-nature.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/09/2026
#DidYouKnow that wetlands are among the most severely degraded ecosystems on Earth? The @ipbes.net  #LandDegradation assessment reports that 87% of wetlands have been lost globally over the last 300 years, including 54% since 1900, primarily due to agricultural conversion and urbanisation.
Photo of a sparse wetland with shallow water, dry golden grasses, and rolling hills under a blue sky. A white circle overlay reads: "87% of the world's wetlands have been lost over the past 300 years. —IPBES Land Degradation Assessment." IPBES logo bottom right.
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Integrating agri-environment schemes such as organic #farming and wildflower strips enhanced #biodiversity by 20%–30%, while maintaining economic viability and similar profits/ha through premium pricing and subsidies. They could be key to achieving multifunctional agricultural #landscapes.
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"Healthy #soils are strategic assets that underpin food security, water security, climate change mitigation & adaptation, biodiversity conservation and resilient livelihoods. Investing in soil health yields substantial socioeconomic and environmental returns, far outweighing the costs of inaction."
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 07/09/2026
Healthy soils and productive lands are essential for food security, resilient livelihoods and thriving ecosystems. Explore new guidance from @fao.org and @unccd.bsky.social on how to avoid, reduce and reverse agricultural land and soil degradation 👉 doi.org/10.4060/ce1094en
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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT @bioversityciat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌏🤝 What if the biggest barrier to food systems transformation isn't policy, but implementation? 🎯 In Vietnam, researchers helped align nutrition, agriculture, and resilience efforts, turning fragmented action into shared progress. 🌱 👉 Read more: allbiociat.org/4gJkBGq
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ICTA-UAB @icta-uab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🍅Barcelona's municipal rooftops could produce 31% of the tomatoes consumed in the city A study by ICTA-UAB with collaboration from the CRM, estimates that 65 hectares yields 8,866 tonnes, equivalent to 31% of the 28,549 tonnes the city is estimated to consume annually. www.uab.cat/web/sala-de-...
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Barcelona's municipal rooftops could produce 31% of the tomatoes consumed in the city
A study published in Cities by researchers at ICTA-UAB with collaboration from the CRM's Knowledge Transfer Unit, estimates that 65 hectares of...
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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📖 New research article! This study indicates that intense (e.g. heavy or continuous) grazing, long-term grazing or grazing by sheep substantially suppresses the abundance and diversity of soil microbes and nematodes 🐑 🪱 🌱 👉️ besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Beyond the adoption of sustainable #SoilManagement practices, @fao.org report calls for: • stronger #SoilGovernance & legal frameworks • better education & extension • harmonised soil information • stronger incentives for adoption • inclusive decision-making. www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...
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New FAO global assessment recognises loss of soil biodiversity as major threat to soil function
The loss of soil biodiversity is among the most deteriorating soil threats globally, although confidence in the trend remains low, according to the latest globa
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ICTA-UAB @icta-uab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨 New study co-authored by ICTA_UAB's @jasonhickel.bsky.social in @Nature Communications Lower-consumption futures in high-income regions reduce warming by 0.3–1.1°C, making them key to hitting climate goals & ensuring global equity. 📖 Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 02/09/2026
Global warming is set to cross 1.5°C, pushing climate risks and impacts to increasingly dangerous heights, a new UNEP report warns.   Predicted impacts include extreme weather and threats to human health and economies.
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"To make real progress, countries consuming above a fair, sustainable share of the world’s materials – the UK among them – need to cut consumption in absolute terms, not just slow its rise." #degrowth #consumption
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Kevin Morris @kevintmorris.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Rest in peace to the inimitable Wendell Berry
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 31/08/2026
Central Europe has had a persistently dry summer. Weekly Soil Moisture data from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service, tracked from 02 May to 23 August 2026, shows a clear and stubborn pattern:
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“A conscious approach to production would care for both the #land and the #farmer. It would regenerate #soils, not deplete them. It would [...] recognise the dignity and #wellbeing of the people who produce the food that sustain us.” #FoodSystems #CoFSA www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Bhutan hosts first ‘conscious food summit’ amid threats to global supplies
Organisers say people must revive spiritual relationship with food amid double threat of climate crisis and conflict
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"Only 3% of the #Gaza Strip’s cropland remains both accessible and undamaged." - according to a new geospatial assessment by @fao.org and UNOSAT. #Agriculture used to support the livelihoods of more than 560,000 people in Gaza. Food insecurity as a weapon of war.. www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 18/08/2026
Did you know? 🐝 Pollinators support 5-8% of global crop production. Researchers observed that managed honeybees can’t compensate for wild pollinator losses nor keep pace with the growth in pollinator-dependent crops. Read more in The Guardian: ow.ly/o3IH50ZAq5p
Close-up of a fuzzy bumblebee collecting nectar from the bright yellow petals of a flower.
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Orsi Nyárai @orsinyarai.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"The complex system we call society has two equilibrium states: impossible and inevitable. The change we want always looks impossible. [...] But with sustained pressure, a bit of luck, a change in circumstance, the impossible happens." #SystemChange #AgriFood www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide drought
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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Curious why so much of #Europe is on fire 🔥 right now? NASA GRACE Soil moisture is in the bottom 1% across the vast majority of the Continent. This is what happens when the climate warms at 2X the Global rate, with 5 #heatwaves so far this summer.
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Nature @nature.com · 12/08/2026
Half of Afghanistan's population continues to be overlooked by the international community. This is shameful. go.nature.com/4wsxkCb
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The forgotten 20 million: why is the world neglecting Afghanistan’s girls and women?
It is shameful that half the country’s population continues to be overlooked by the international community.
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