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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 8m

Australia: Rainforest Now Emits Carbon
Australian tropical rainforest trees have become the first in the world to switch from being a carbon sink to an emissions source due to increasingly extreme temperatures and drier conditions.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 13m

China: Rare Earths Export Restrictions
Weeks before U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in South Korea, China has expanded its restrictions on rare earth minerals...

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 18m

Haiti: MSF Closes Hospital in Capital
Armed groups now control nearly 90% of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, forcing Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to permanently close its emergency care center after repeated attacks...

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 23m

#mapoftheweek Even as the technology and
methods used by cartographers to map the earth have improved over time, they still face one insurmountable obstacle in creating their maps: How to represent a three-dimensional object in two dimensions?
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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Deadly clashes between #Afghanistan and #Pakistan have erupted into the sharpest escalation of violence between the two nations in years, following airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika, Afghanistan.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

The U.S. and U.K. have announced sweeping sanctions against the #Cambodia-based Prince Group crime network for running “scam centers” in Southeast Asia, using trafficked workers to defraud people around the world into bogus crypto investments.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

A weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic is growing and shifting, raising risks for satellites and high-altitude flyers.

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#esa #magneticfield #space

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

#WorldCultureWednesday The Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival). A beautiful tradition across East Asia honoring family, gratitude, and the full moon’s glow. 🌕🏮Families gather to share sweet mooncakes, light colorful lanterns, and admire the brightest moon of the year, a symbol of unity and hope. 🌸🍵

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

The AGS Globe:
A Closer Look at Climate Change in Europe, the Fastest-Warming Continent

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#europe #climatechange #europeanunion

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Today, Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared the military had taken control of #Madagascar, following President Andry Rajoelina's departure from the country yesterday.

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#Madagascarprotests #genzprotest

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

One person has died, and more than 1,000 residents were displaced from their homes as the remnants of #Typhoon Halong passed through western #Alaska.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

#topographytuesday Barun Valley (World's 5th highest peak)

Barun Valley is part of the larger Kangchenjunga–Makalu landscape, a transboundary conservation area involving Nepal, India, and China.

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#barunvalley #nepal #nepaltravel #himalayas #mountains

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 1d

Global deforestation is surging again, and the world is far off track to meet the 2030 pledge to halt forest loss. In 2024, an area about the size of England was lost.

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#ClimateCrisis #deforestation #COP30

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Announcing... Lightning Talk Speakers! Each year, we welcome thought leaders in #geography & #geospatial to Columbia Climate School to share dynamic, fast-paced Lightning Talks. This Nov. 20-21 in #NYC, connect with some of the brightest minds in the geo-world: www.geography2050.org/registration

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 3d

Scientists warn the planet has crossed its first climate tipping point. Current rates indicate the world will hit 5.6°F (3.1°C) of warming by 2100.

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#climatechange #coralreef #tippingpoint

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 3d

Flooding and landslides hit Mexico, leaving at least 47 people dead and dozens missing across several states. The worst hit areas are in #hidalgo, #Veracruz, #Puebla, and #Querétaro.

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#mexico #stormdamage

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 3d

The Israeli military has confirmed Hamas released all living Israeli and foreign hostages held in Gaza, a total of 20 people, as part of the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.

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#Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 3d

#MappyMonday Turtle Island: The Indigenous Regions of North America
The name “Turtle Island” comes from creation stories told by nations such as the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Lenape.
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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 4d

Our 2025 Medalists are accomplished geo-community members who represent our field's forward-thinking innovation, social & environmental impact, & ethical leadership. The medals will be awarded at our Geography 2050 Symposium, Nov 20-21 in #NYC. Join us: www.geography2050.org

#geography #geospatial

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 5d

Two powerful offshore #earthquakes struck the southern #Philippines near Davao Oriental, with magnitudes of 7.4 and 6.8, killing at least seven people, injuring hundreds, and damaging homes, hospitals, roads, and schools.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

Nations of Central and South Asia have voiced their opposition to the stated desire of President Donald Trump for the U.S. military to reclaim control over Bagram Air Base in #Afghanistan.

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#CentralAsia #SouthAsia

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

#Satellites have confirmed that winter storms are capable of generating open-ocean waves as much as 65 feet (20 m) high.

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#ocean #esa #NASA

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

#FoodGeoFriday: Injera is the spongy, sour flatbread that’s the heart of Ethiopian cuisine! With roots dating back to before 1000 BCE, injera has long been the foundation of Ethiopian meals, especially during Orthodox fasting periods.

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The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

In this episode of The Spatial Stack, Matt Forrest sits down w/ AGS Councilor @spatialtee.bsky.social to unpack why #GeoAI could reshape the field as profoundly as GPS once did: open.spotify.com/episode/7rzE...

Register for #Geo2050 & join us Nov. 20-21 in #NYC: www.geography2050.org

#geospatial

The American Geographical Society @americangeo.bsky.social · 6d

Renewables Overtake Coal:
Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year - a historic first, according to new data from global energy think tank Ember.

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