Park Miejski in the central Polish city of Toruń has two claims to fame: it is one of the oldest public city parks in Poland and was, prior to the First World War, the largest recreational area in West Prussia. It now has a third: the sight where I spotted my first Mandarin Duck.
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From a brief visit earlier this week.
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In Genoa, Ventimiglia and Rome.
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A fisherman’s throne near Torun, Poland, 20-March-2026.
A simple equation: more renewables, less shocks.
Continue readingNYT: E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on a Cancer-Causing Gas. Another thing that 49.9% of Americans voted for in 2024 – weakening the limits on emissions of the cancer-causing gas ethylene oxide. The New York Times reports: The agency’s proposed rule would loosen limits on ethylene oxide emissions from around 90 commercial sterilization facilities across… Continue reading
Like Earth Day, Women’s Day is every day.
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Linking 20 generations.
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From a visit to a bird rescue and rehabilitation center in Imbabura province, 90km north of Quito.
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Six photos from the first walk of the year along the seaside promenade from Monaco to Cap Mala.
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A freeze on Poland’s longest river.
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A wine and hike reminder.
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A stare-off on the Promenade des Anglais. He didn’t seem too impressed with what he saw.
Continue readingIt might just be the sun shining outside today, which always manages, even if only briefly, to renew a sense of optimism. Today its transition optimism.
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From 11,000 meters.
Continue readingFossil fuel merchants can keep throwing hurdles in the way, but the transition to renewables can’t be stopped.
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Notes from my sixth Olympic Games.
Continue readingRussia is bombing fossil-fueled power plants, so the country is building solar and wind.
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My first Great Spotted Woodpecker and White-Throated Dipper.
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For now, the European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is my favorite bird on the continent. It flaunts beautiful vibrant colors, wears a cool and confident stare, is playful, and just shy enough to make chasing them an entertaining and informative challenge.
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