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A storm and the river’s rise wreaked havoc in the Atuel Canyon.

During an unusual river flood, a storm in San Rafael, Mendoza caused havoc in the Atuel Canyon. Provincial Route 173 suffered severe damage over the weekend, and traffic in the area remains interrupted. Furthermore, the Nihuil 2 and Nihuil 3...

What La Bomba, the river that boils at 45 degrees in Peru, is like

After a four-hour journey through the Peruvian rainforest, La Bomba appears: a river that boils at 45 degrees. Also known as Shanay-timpishka or Boiling River, it is part of a tributary in the central-eastern region of the country that...

Inmitten steigender Temperaturen: 2024 als wärmstes Jahr bestätigt.

It is confirmed: 2024 was the warmest year for the planet since records began. The average surface temperature of the Earth was the highest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists. "Once again, the temperature record has...

The collapse of Jimbo’s Cave: Ushuaia loses an iconic tourist destination

The Jimbo Cave, a popular tourist destination in Tierra del Fuego National Park, collapsed suffering the collapse of its structure and became completely inaccessible. The event shocked tourists, mountaineers, and explorers, who considered the place a reference point. Fortunately, no...

Methane or CO2: Which is more harmful?

The question is not trivial: methane or CO2, which poses a greater danger? Both gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, exacerbating climate change. However, their characteristics and effects on the environment are different, making it crucial to understand their...

California Wildfires: Wind, Drought, and Climate Change, a Deadly Mix.

The forest fires in California reached devastating levels, ravaging entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles and reaching the hills of Hollywood. In less than 24 hours, the flames consumed around 11,000 hectares, resulting in at least five deaths, over 1,100...

What is climate change and what are the consequences for the planet?

Despite the fact that extreme natural phenomena and their effects are becoming more visible, it is not always entirely clear what is climate change and what its consequences are for the planet. Therefore, it is worth clarifying that the Earth...

Silent Allies: The Benefits of Seagrass Meadows for the Planet

Seagrass meadows are underwater ecosystems formed by marine plants known as seagrasses. These plants are angiosperms adapted to live submerged in the marine environment, capable of photosynthesis, producing flowers, fruits, and seeds. The most common species include Posidonia oceanica,...

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat in 2024, leading to “unbearable suffering”

The world has experienced an average of 41 additional days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to climate change, according to a new analysis conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central. This report warns that all countries must...

What is Ecocide: Understand this Concept and 5 Real Examples of Environmental Disasters

The concept of ecocide is not new, but since 2021 it has a legal definition: "any unlawful or arbitrary act that is committed knowingly with a large probability of causing damage to the environment, which could be serious, extensive,...

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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...