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What is the value of natural beauty in our lives?

The summer of 2006 marked a major turning point in my life when my family moved to Höfn in Hornafjörður, where I have lived ever since. In hindsight, three things happened more or less simultaneously: First, I had just begun my first large-scale, systematic research on the wild, natural landscapes of Iceland, which led to considerable shifts in the focus of my scholarly work; secondly, I acquired my first proper digital camera, along with a decent collection of lenses; and thirdly, I now had very easy access to extremely beautiful and diverse nature, practically in my own backyard.

Hotter Future for Austria: What the Climate Science Tells Us

Austria’s climate is changing faster than the global average. While the summer of last year may have felt mild to some, it was in fact the hottest year on record worldwide. Behind those deceptively cool nights and brief rain showers lies an accelerating crisis — one that is already reshaping Austria’s landscapes, water resources, and daily lives.

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