Miriam van Gool
@miriamvg.bsky.social
Studying life on Earth. Sometimes looking at the sun and the stars, at other times glued to the petals on a flower or hunting wildlife (with camera).
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RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
October 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
RIP to Jane Goodall, who opened the world's eyes to our closest relatives. (Photo by NatGeo's Hugo Van Lawick)
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Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
September 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Last night in Poland we saw the most serious European airspace violation by Russia since the war began, and indications suggest it was intentional, not accidental.
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
I am in contact with NATO Secretary General Rutte and Poland FM Sikorski.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Poland. (1/2)
Oil prices jumped after US bombing #Iran and can go much higher if Iran closes shipping channel Hormuz.
Who benefits from higher oil prices? #Russia, first of all. Billions that could be invested in their economy, might be used for more war #NATOsummit
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Who benefits from higher oil prices? #Russia, first of all. Billions that could be invested in their economy, might be used for more war #NATOsummit
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Price of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping route
Move could cause a global recession and comes in response to the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Oil prices jumped after US bombing #Iran and can go much higher if Iran closes shipping channel Hormuz.
Who benefits from higher oil prices? #Russia, first of all. Billions that could be invested in their economy, might be used for more war #NATOsummit
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Who benefits from higher oil prices? #Russia, first of all. Billions that could be invested in their economy, might be used for more war #NATOsummit
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
June 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Russia strongly cautions the US against military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, which would be "an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Or what? Russia will offer military assistance to Iran?
Or what? Russia will offer military assistance to Iran?
June 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Russia strongly cautions the US against military intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, which would be "an extremely dangerous step with truly unpredictable negative consequences," Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Or what? Russia will offer military assistance to Iran?
Or what? Russia will offer military assistance to Iran?
Voor de kinderen; voor alle helden die anderen helpen; voor de artsen en journalisten die er waren, die getuigen en ons vragen ogen en hart te openen en niet weg te kijken #rodelijn #Gaza
Het Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis is nu buiten dienst nadat het op 14 mei werd getroffen door Israëlische troepen. Dit was het laatste ziekenhuis in Gaza dat kankerbehandelingen aanbood.
June 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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De voorpagina van morgen. Met gratis rode lijn.
May 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
De voorpagina van morgen. Met gratis rode lijn.
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71,000 children in Gaza will need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report.
With supplies running out, it's imperative that aid be allowed in for children’s health and survival.
With supplies running out, it's imperative that aid be allowed in for children’s health and survival.
May 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
71,000 children in Gaza will need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report.
With supplies running out, it's imperative that aid be allowed in for children’s health and survival.
With supplies running out, it's imperative that aid be allowed in for children’s health and survival.
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If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
March 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
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“Friday, February 28, 2025, will go into the history books as one of the grimmest days in American diplomacy,” writes @radiofreetom.bsky.social.
Now “Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us”: theatln.tc/FHJeRVAj
Now “Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us”: theatln.tc/FHJeRVAj
One of the Grimmest Days in American Diplomacy
At an Oval Office meeting, the president of the United States ambushed a loyal ally.
theatln.tc
February 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Friday, February 28, 2025, will go into the history books as one of the grimmest days in American diplomacy,” writes @radiofreetom.bsky.social.
Now “Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us”: theatln.tc/FHJeRVAj
Now “Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us”: theatln.tc/FHJeRVAj
Sure. If you don’t kiss the king’s ring…
#ItWasASetUp
#ItWasASetUp
WaPo diplomacy and national security reporter John Hudson says the Trump admin is now considering “ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine” as punishment for Zelensky’s Oval Office “remarks.”
February 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Sure. If you don’t kiss the king’s ring…
#ItWasASetUp
#ItWasASetUp
This feels like a total set-up.
They were picking a fight with the leader of Ukraine in the White House.
They were picking a fight with the leader of Ukraine in the White House.
February 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This feels like a total set-up.
They were picking a fight with the leader of Ukraine in the White House.
They were picking a fight with the leader of Ukraine in the White House.
“Have you said thank you?” Chilling…
February 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Have you said thank you?” Chilling…
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To be clear: If there were to be large staffing reductions at NOAA and NWS—at appears is now indeed underway, with credible reports of larger further cuts on horizon—there will be people who die in extreme weather events & related disasters who would not have otherwise.
10/11
10/11
February 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
To be clear: If there were to be large staffing reductions at NOAA and NWS—at appears is now indeed underway, with credible reports of larger further cuts on horizon—there will be people who die in extreme weather events & related disasters who would not have otherwise.
10/11
10/11
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Pete Buttigieg responds to Trump:
January 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Pete Buttigieg responds to Trump:
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New study report that conserving and restoring #peatlands and #mangroves in Southeast Asia can offer annual #climate mitigation potentials of 770±97 TgCO2e. These carbon-dense #wetlands are thus key nature-based climate solutions for ASEAN countries.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Half of land use carbon emissions in Southeast Asia can be mitigated through peat swamp forest and mangrove conservation and restoration - Nature Communications
New study report that conserving and restoring peatlands and mangroves in Southeast Asia can offer annual climate mitigation potentials of 770 ± 97 TgCO2e. These carbon-dense wetlands are thus key nat...
www.nature.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New study report that conserving and restoring #peatlands and #mangroves in Southeast Asia can offer annual #climate mitigation potentials of 770±97 TgCO2e. These carbon-dense #wetlands are thus key nature-based climate solutions for ASEAN countries.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The #MarshallIslands just created a vast marine sanctuary, larger than Switzerland! 🐠 This protects pristine coral reefs, diverse marine life, and boosts fish populations. A win for conservation and local communities! #MarineProtectedArea #OceanConservation
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...
A New Marine Protected Area in the Marshall Islands Is Brimming With Life, Like a 'Time Machine' to Oceans Long Ago
The waters around two remote atolls in the central Pacific Ocean—spanning 18,500 square miles—are now protected from fishing
www.smithsonianmag.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The #MarshallIslands just created a vast marine sanctuary, larger than Switzerland! 🐠 This protects pristine coral reefs, diverse marine life, and boosts fish populations. A win for conservation and local communities! #MarineProtectedArea #OceanConservation
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...
The DC Reagan airport has seen an earlier near-collision May24 san.com/cc/sen-tim-k...
Also, Trump admin fired airport safety capacity last week apnews.com/article/coas...
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and put a freeze on hiring air traffic controllers democrats-transportation.house.gov/news/press-r...
Also, Trump admin fired airport safety capacity last week apnews.com/article/coas...
san.com/cc/sen-tim-k...
and put a freeze on hiring air traffic controllers democrats-transportation.house.gov/news/press-r...
Sen. Tim Kaine said Reagan Airport is dangerous, warned of collision
Sen. Tim Kaine warned Congress as it considered expanding the airport's schedule that it was overburdened and an air disaster was possible.
san.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The DC Reagan airport has seen an earlier near-collision May24 san.com/cc/sen-tim-k...
Also, Trump admin fired airport safety capacity last week apnews.com/article/coas...
san.com/cc/sen-tim-k...
and put a freeze on hiring air traffic controllers democrats-transportation.house.gov/news/press-r...
Also, Trump admin fired airport safety capacity last week apnews.com/article/coas...
san.com/cc/sen-tim-k...
and put a freeze on hiring air traffic controllers democrats-transportation.house.gov/news/press-r...
Acosta #AFewGoodMen
Jim Acosta announces on air that he's leaving CNN and says, "it is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant ... don't give in to the lies."
January 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Acosta #AFewGoodMen
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When Risks Become Reality is our first ever annual report.
Prepared with @climatecentral.bsky.social, it reviews the most impactful extreme weather events in 2024 and insights from attribution studies.
Find the the report here 👉 www.worldweatherattribution.org/when-risks-b...
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Prepared with @climatecentral.bsky.social, it reviews the most impactful extreme weather events in 2024 and insights from attribution studies.
Find the the report here 👉 www.worldweatherattribution.org/when-risks-b...
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January 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When Risks Become Reality is our first ever annual report.
Prepared with @climatecentral.bsky.social, it reviews the most impactful extreme weather events in 2024 and insights from attribution studies.
Find the the report here 👉 www.worldweatherattribution.org/when-risks-b...
🧵
Prepared with @climatecentral.bsky.social, it reviews the most impactful extreme weather events in 2024 and insights from attribution studies.
Find the the report here 👉 www.worldweatherattribution.org/when-risks-b...
🧵
Secession on the table? Legally appears to have low chances of success. The discussion alone says something about the turmoil in the US. #California
California Independence Proposal Cleared to Gather Signatures
In this video, we discuss California's secession proposal, now qualified for the ballot. If approved, it will establish a commission to explore independence from the United States.
youtu.be/u8vPEGk3Sco
In this video, we discuss California's secession proposal, now qualified for the ballot. If approved, it will establish a commission to explore independence from the United States.
youtu.be/u8vPEGk3Sco
California Independence Proposal Cleared to Gather Signatures
YouTube video by The Intellectualist
youtu.be
January 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Secession on the table? Legally appears to have low chances of success. The discussion alone says something about the turmoil in the US. #California
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The UK has reported a "rare" human case of bird flu, the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced today, but the risk to the wider public remains "very low."
UK reports human case of bird flu
The individual contracted the infection on a farm.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The UK has reported a "rare" human case of bird flu, the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced today, but the risk to the wider public remains "very low."
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#StormÉowyn is shaping up to be historic. The entire island of Ireland is now under a red warning 🚨
The storm will undergo explosive cyclogenesis (a bomb cyclone), with pressure dropping rapidly in 24 hours. Expect damaging winds, power outages, flying debris and large waves.
The storm will undergo explosive cyclogenesis (a bomb cyclone), with pressure dropping rapidly in 24 hours. Expect damaging winds, power outages, flying debris and large waves.
January 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
#StormÉowyn is shaping up to be historic. The entire island of Ireland is now under a red warning 🚨
The storm will undergo explosive cyclogenesis (a bomb cyclone), with pressure dropping rapidly in 24 hours. Expect damaging winds, power outages, flying debris and large waves.
The storm will undergo explosive cyclogenesis (a bomb cyclone), with pressure dropping rapidly in 24 hours. Expect damaging winds, power outages, flying debris and large waves.