Raphael Ofner
@raphael-ofner.bsky.social
Studying "Environment and Bio-Resources Management" at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna ● Former Journalist ● Focused on Climate Change and Media || Foto: Jürgen Fuchs
Can't agree more - very similar here in Vienna :)
May 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Can't agree more - very similar here in Vienna :)
Thank you very much for your insightful reply, @annieleymarie.bsky.social!
March 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Thank you very much for your insightful reply, @annieleymarie.bsky.social!
Would you say that alpine pastures (as they are rather common in Austria, for example) would be an exception to that? At that altitude, there isn't much growing except gras, and fencing is at least limited.
March 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Would you say that alpine pastures (as they are rather common in Austria, for example) would be an exception to that? At that altitude, there isn't much growing except gras, and fencing is at least limited.
Thank you for the super important post!!
What I wonder is: How straightforward is this? Glaciers will shrink no doubt, but could other sources of water make up for that (like more rainfall due to increased evaporation)?
So, with how much certainty can climate communicators talk about this risk?
What I wonder is: How straightforward is this? Glaciers will shrink no doubt, but could other sources of water make up for that (like more rainfall due to increased evaporation)?
So, with how much certainty can climate communicators talk about this risk?
March 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Thank you for the super important post!!
What I wonder is: How straightforward is this? Glaciers will shrink no doubt, but could other sources of water make up for that (like more rainfall due to increased evaporation)?
So, with how much certainty can climate communicators talk about this risk?
What I wonder is: How straightforward is this? Glaciers will shrink no doubt, but could other sources of water make up for that (like more rainfall due to increased evaporation)?
So, with how much certainty can climate communicators talk about this risk?
Greenpeace has said that a $300 million judgment could force it to shut down its operations in the United States.
March 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Greenpeace has said that a $300 million judgment could force it to shut down its operations in the United States.
I don't think it's a laughing matter. Newspapers like @theguardian.com or the @nytimes.com and public broadcasters like the @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social or the @orfnewsbot.bsky.social are important sources of information. While their reporting should always be improved, they are pillars of society.
March 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I don't think it's a laughing matter. Newspapers like @theguardian.com or the @nytimes.com and public broadcasters like the @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social or the @orfnewsbot.bsky.social are important sources of information. While their reporting should always be improved, they are pillars of society.
As much as we agree that the climate crisis deserves more media attention, The New York Times already reports on climate change and energy transformation nearly daily. While feedback is important, I think we shouldn't forget how important high-quality news outlets like The Times are in all this.
2024 Brought the World to a Dangerous Warming Threshold. Now What? (Gift Article)
Global temperatures last year crept past a key goal, raising questions about how much nations can stop the planet from heating up further.
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As much as we agree that the climate crisis deserves more media attention, The New York Times already reports on climate change and energy transformation nearly daily. While feedback is important, I think we shouldn't forget how important high-quality news outlets like The Times are in all this.
Thank you for the insight!
March 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thank you for the insight!
Is there a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in place or in planing (as the one that should take effect at the EU borders in 2026)?
March 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Is there a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in place or in planing (as the one that should take effect at the EU borders in 2026)?
How do you see the move away from the consumer carbon tax (which many countries still have here in Europe)?
March 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
How do you see the move away from the consumer carbon tax (which many countries still have here in Europe)?
(2/2) The move still faces legal challenges from both the far left and far right, as the vote is set to take place just days before the new parliamentary majorities from February's election take effect.
March 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
(2/2) The move still faces legal challenges from both the far left and far right, as the vote is set to take place just days before the new parliamentary majorities from February's election take effect.
Some context for those less familiar with German politics (1/2):
Germany's constitution includes a so-called "debt brake", which has restricted investment for years. Loosening its rules requires a two-thirds majority.
SPD and CDU/CSU are currently negotiating a coalition government.
Germany's constitution includes a so-called "debt brake", which has restricted investment for years. Loosening its rules requires a two-thirds majority.
SPD and CDU/CSU are currently negotiating a coalition government.
March 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Some context for those less familiar with German politics (1/2):
Germany's constitution includes a so-called "debt brake", which has restricted investment for years. Loosening its rules requires a two-thirds majority.
SPD and CDU/CSU are currently negotiating a coalition government.
Germany's constitution includes a so-called "debt brake", which has restricted investment for years. Loosening its rules requires a two-thirds majority.
SPD and CDU/CSU are currently negotiating a coalition government.