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On fire and ice – the state of wildfires in the boreal zone

September 10, 2025
July 2021 Saskatchewan fires captured by Sentinel Hub (Copernicus).
July 2021 Saskatchewan fires captured by Sentinel Hub (Copernicus).

On the second episode of the EGU Biogeosciences Division’s podcast series, Bikem Ekberzade interviews Sander Veraverbeke on the current patterns of wildfires in the boreal zone (as well as Europe, this year) and the effects of climate change and human interference in their severity and return period. You can listen to the podcast here: Of fire and ice – the state of wildfires in the bo ...[Read More]

Microbial Adventures in the Mont Blanc Massif

and August 31, 2025
Microbial Adventures in the Mont Blanc Massif

As we passed the town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains on the French highway, en route to a sampling campaign, Mont Blanc’s glaciated terrain suddenly emerged above the spring foliage. Breaking the silent awe, Patrick remarked that indeed, “Mont Blanc is still there.” The humor won’t be lost on anyone familiar with the massif. Its unquestionable, human-minimizing presence colours the regions’ cultural a ...[Read More]

My EGU25 highlights: Inspiring inland water greenhouse gas emission science

and July 21, 2025
field measurements of greenhouse gas emissions using floating chambers on a agricultural drainage ditch.

The notion that inland waters are passive participants in biogeochemical cycling, with lakes as recipients and rivers as pipes, has long been overturned. More and more research suggests the global importance of inland waters in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange. EGU25 had a remarkable line-up of talks and posters on inland water GHG emissions. I’ll revisit some o ...[Read More]

Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network

and February 28, 2025
Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network

Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we’re diving into the world of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) and introducing you to an exciting new initiative—the BluECR network. Whether you’re new to blue carbon or already working in these vital habitats, this post will provide insights into their importance and invite you to join a community dedicated to advancing blue carbon research. Climate change ...[Read More]