This map shows the largest cities in “Germany” in 1600. Source: buff.ly/pXeFxEn

Interested in Europe and its history? Curious to learn how a small, soggy city managed to become one of the richest and most powerful places in the world? Wondering what will happen to it in an age of gentrification, overtourism and climate change? I’ve got just the book for you!

My column looks at global migration data. I argue that migration remains largely a story of human ambition and freedom, not human tragedy. I go even further and suggest that the lack of migration tells a story of unfreedom. Read the piece for free here: www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2...

PANGAEA is rescuing numerous datasets scheduled for decommissioning in May. PANGAEA has opened its archive to help safeguard these valuable resources. If you become aware of other endangered datasets, please contact them. Importantly, let others know where to find the data. www.pangaea.de

Well, this is it. 3.5 years after I opened a blank word document, ‘The Invention of Amsterdam’ goes on sale today. It’s a quirky, sharp, entertaining history of one of the world’s most interesting places Available in most bookshops or to order in the usual online places. I hope you’ll enjoy it!

Please enjoy my last ever post at Climate.gov/ENSO Blog. This afternoon I was fired by the Trump Administration 15 days before my 2yr probationary period ended on March 13. I have worked at NOAA since 2010, and I'm so incredibly proud of the work I did. If anyone wants a quote, let me know.

В твиттере мы твитили и ретвитили, а здесь как? Непонятно

@rtvutrecht.nl please post here instead of twitter :)