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A Bird’s-Eye View on Biebrza and Narew

World + People

Nature

A Bird’s-Eye View on Biebrza and Narew

The Biebrza Wetlands are a grand monument to nature: one of the very few in Europe and comparable to the Pripet Marshes in Belarus, or the Danube Delta in Romania.

Małgorzata Borkowska

All the Colours of Biebrza

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Nature

All the Colours of Biebrza

Reeds, tall thick grass, waterlogged alder trees, and a glistening water surface. The colours of Biebrza change with the seasons. In the spring, the river overflows its banks and the entire valley glistens like silver.

Jędrzej Wojnar

Eucalyptus Is Burning Portugal

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Nature

Eucalyptus Is Burning Portugal

In June 2017, deadly wildfires struck central Portugal. In the village of Nodeirinho, locals suspect that the invasive eucalyptus tree may have been to blame.

Maria Dybcio

Smoke Over Tasmania

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Nature

Smoke Over Tasmania

In the midst of dry thunderstorms and climate change, Tasmania – an island known for having the cleanest air on Earth – is ablaze.

Emilia Dłużewska

Everybody Burns

Soul + Body

The Four Elements

Everybody Burns

Right now, there are over 10,000 active fires worldwide. In fact, you, Dear Reader, are burning too, and it might not be such a bad thing...