climate change

A 19 km fragment broke off from the world’s largest iceberg: what could happen?

A 19-kilometer fragment, almost the size of Paris, broke off from the world's largest iceberg. This is an event that is happening for the first time and it is being tracked by satellite. It is a huge ice shelf that...

The drought caused by climate change will severely affect Amazonian amphibians.

Amphibians in the Amazon will be especially affected by the drought caused by climate change. A study published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Climate Change states that territories worldwide that constitute the habitats of terrestrial and arboreal amphibians could...

The amphibians of the Amazon, at risk due to drought

A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change warns that up to 36% of terrestrial and arboreal amphibian habitats worldwide could be threatened by the combination of two key factors: reduced water availability and increased temperatures. Brazil hosts the...

The preference of waterfowl for well-preserved wetlands

Wetlands constitute a diverse and unique ecosystem, located at the intersection of land and water. They are natural systems that are highly complex, dynamic, and highly productive, housing different species of waterbirds, although they are also among the most...

Barcelona is expected to be the European city with the highest number of premature deaths due to climate change.

The disturbances caused by climate change result in record levels of disorders, diseases, and misery to millions of people in Europe every year. Widespread floods and intense heatwaves are part of a new normality to which countries must adapt...

Ecuador loses more than a third of its glaciers in the last decades

The Ecuadorian Andes, emblematic for their beauty and ecological relevance, are facing an alarming reduction in surface area due to climate change, as more than a third of their glaciers are in danger. Recent studies reveal that between 1985...

Forest fires expected to increase: what is the only effective solution

While most forest fires have their origin in human action (whether due to negligence, accident, or intention), it is estimated that with climate change, they will become more frequent. In that sense, there is only one solution that appears hopeful:...

Climate change in Latin America directly impacted food.

A recent report from the UN, published this Monday, highlighted the consequences of climate change in Latin America. This is The Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024. The report explains that climate variability and extreme weather events such...

Lakes in Northern Europe undergo color change: from blue to brown

The latest scientific discovery in Greenland, in northern Europe, has raised concerns in the international community: more than 7,500 lakes that once shone with intense blue color turned brown during 2022, due to record temperatures and intense rains that...

Extreme Weather: Unicef warns that it affects one in seven students

The acceleration of climate change can be seen in heatwaves, cyclones, hurricanes, wildfires, and storms. This extreme weather leaves unavoidable consequences, mainly for developing countries, and Unicef focused on the data. The international organization warned that one out of every...

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Threw a stone in Picos de Europa and faces million-dollar fine for reckless gesture in a protected area

A tourist sparked controversy on social media after being recorded throwing a stone into the Picos de Europa National...