๐ฟ #GreenBalance 2025 (Cologne/Bonn)
Urban green spaces matter โ but they also carry risks.
๐ฆ Tiger mosquitoes detected
๐ท๏ธ 31% of ticks carry Borrelia
๐ถโโ๏ธ Measurable health effects found
More: lnkd.in/d7GMrM8f
#UrbanHealth #OneHealth #PlantSky #GreenSky #Gardening
16.12.2025 10:20 โ
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๐ฒ Forest soils โ underrated climate protectors ๐
Beneath every step in this picture, soils store more carbon than all plants and the atmosphere combined.
Moss, leaves & roots create a finely tuned ecosystem that captures COโ, filters water, and sustains biodiversity.
#PlantSky #GreenBalance
04.11.2025 12:51 โ
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๐ณ Old-growth trees like this one are biodiversity hubs ๐ฟ
Surrounded by flowering undergrowth and dense canopy, they support hundreds of speciesโfrom fungi to pollinators.
Maintaining such ecosystems is key to carbon capture, water regulation & climate resilience.
#Biodiversity #GreenBalance ๐
16.10.2025 09:21 โ
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๐ฒ Forest canopies like these are not just scenicโthey're powerful carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and climate regulators.
๐ฐ๏ธ Satellite data shows old-growth forests store 30% more carbon than younger ones.
#GreenBalance #PlantSky #HouseGardening #Plants #Nature
14.10.2025 10:04 โ
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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
07.10.2025 09:30 โ
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Tiny stream, big impact.
Headwater streams like this one are critical for downstream biodiversity, water purification & carbon storage. ๐ฟ๐ง
Protecting small watercourses means protecting entire ecosystems.
#Ecology #Hydrology #GreenBalance #NatureScience #PlanSky
02.10.2025 10:54 โ
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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. ๐ณ๐ก #PlantSky
29.09.2025 09:09 โ
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Absolutely true ...
23.09.2025 06:12 โ
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Asbolutely!
23.09.2025 06:12 โ
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๐ท Temperate freshwaterโforest 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. ๐
#PlantSky #GreenHeart
22.09.2025 07:48 โ
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๐ณ 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 2โ5 ยฐC, and boost nearby plant diversity by up to 80 %.
Protecting these โisland treesโ= protecting biodiversity.๐
#PlantSky #Gardening
18.09.2025 08:41 โ
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๐๐ฒ 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
09.09.2025 08:02 โ
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๐ณ Schatten ist Leben.
Ob Mensch oder Tier โ in der Hitze schenkt jeder Baum ein Stรผck รberleben.
Lasst uns mehr pflanzen, damit Zukunft mรถglich bleibt. ๐๐
#GreenBalance #Bรคume #Klimaschutz
29.08.2025 10:53 โ
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W2-Professur fรผr Urbane und Regionale Geographie.pdf
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!
20.08.2025 08:25 โ
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๐ฟโจ Natur im Gleichgewicht: klare Bรคche, sattes Grรผn und stille Rรผckzugsorte.
Unser Projekt GreenBalance zeigt, wie wertvoll es ist, Natur zu bewahren und erlebbar zu machen. ๐ฑ๐ง #PlantSky #GreenHeart #Nature
19.08.2025 07:59 โ
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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 Europe๐ฟ๐งฌ
#TickEcology #Zoonoses #ClimateChange #GreenBalance
07.07.2025 07:28 โ
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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. ๐ฑ
#PlantSkyHouseplants #๐ฟ๐GreenHeartGardening #GreenBalance
01.07.2025 09:43 โ
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Mehr und mehr Evidenz fรผr postakute Infektionssyndrome, hier Lyme Borreliose. Es ist hรถchste Zeit fรผr einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Medizin.
26.06.2025 08:34 โ
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๐ข Wir stellen ein!
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenangebot #Jobs #Karriere #Wissenschaft
12.06.2025 06:58 โ
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๐ฌ Wir suchen Verstรคrkung im Labor! Technische*r Assistent*in (m/w/d)
#Stellenausschreibung #Jobs #Karriere
12.06.2025 07:04 โ
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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. Hoโฆ
Another great paper!
"Governance of future-making: Green hydrogen in Namibia and South Africa" by Britta Klagge, Benedikt Walker, Linus Kalvelage and Clemens Greiner โช@crctrr228.bsky.socialโฌ @unicologne.bsky.socialโฌ in Geroforum
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#geosky #geography
26.05.2025 07:32 โ
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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 scenicโit's neurobiologically restorative.
#GreenBalance #Nature
More about it: shorturl.at/zGW0C
20.05.2025 08:27 โ
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Bitten by a tick in Bonn or Cologne? ๐ท๏ธ
Report it to our GreenBalance project!
Help us assess tick-borne disease risks in urban green spaces.
๐ Survey: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
More info: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Thanks for your support!
13.05.2025 10:56 โ
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Zeckenbiss in Bonn oder Kรถln gehabt? ๐ท๏ธ
Melden Sie ihn unserem GreenBalance-Projekt!
Helfen Sie mit, das Risiko durch Zecken besser zu verstehen.
๐ Fragebogen: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de/https-greenb...
Mehr Infos: greenbalance.geohealth-centre.de
Danke fรผr Ihre Unterstรผtzung!
13.05.2025 10:55 โ
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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 hubsโsupporting biodiversity, well-being, and resilience. ๐ณ๐
#Agroecology #GreenBalance
13.05.2025 08:31 โ
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Application is still possible until May 18! โฌ๏ธ
12.05.2025 15:32 โ
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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. โ๏ธ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ณ
06.05.2025 07:44 โ
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๐ฟ Nature in Perfect Balance ๐ฟ
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. ๐ง๐ฒ๐ก
#GreenBalance #Sustainability #NatureLovers #ClimateAction #Reflection #EcoLiving
30.04.2025 06:37 โ
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Forest edges are home to many endangered plants and animals. Their herbs, bushes and small trees form an existentially important, structurally rich habitat.
Forest edges can also be a stepping stone for the dispersal of species and contribute to biotope networking. ๐ฟ๐ณ
#PlantSky #Nature #GreenSky
17.04.2025 09:49 โ
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