Living Our Environment
As astrophysicists we see our planet from a unique
perspective. Earth and its biospshere certainly are gifts
to us humans and any life on Earth. It fulfills me with
joy to climb mountains and rocks with my own hands and
feet, while crossing a manifold of witnesses of that
gift. Below, I share a few of the most meaningful
moments I experienced.
While being out in nature, I also witness rapid changes to
the climate and biosphere. I see it as my responsibility
as a scientist to take action and discuss climate change and
sustainability during
my science-communication
activities. I am also a big fan of projects like those
organized by
the "Bergwaldprojekt
e.V.". These projects rely on the power of
participation. And it works. By going to the woods,
working under the supervision of foresters and scientists, one
can become part of the solution. By doing so, one
understands and experiences the effects of the changing
climate.
Mountaineering
Pasterzen-Glacier, reaching for the summit of Johannisberg
Touring
Mountains around Bodø, Norway
Trekking
Jotunheimen National Park, Norway
More Mountains
After climbing the Habicht north face, Stubai Alps
