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Extreme drought in the Amazon affects over 420,000 children, reports Unicef

The extreme drought in the Amazon is affecting more than 420,000 children, mainly from indigenous communities in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, who rely on waterways to access food, medicine, and go to school, warned Unicef. "We are witnessing the devastation...

On an island in Colombia lives the only species of blue lizard in the world

In the heart of the Colombian Pacific, the Gorgona Island stands out not only for its natural beauty, but also for being the unique home of the blue anole, a bright blue-colored lizard. This endemic species of the Polychrotidae family...

Biodiversity summit suspended after two weeks of negotiations due to lack of quorum

The United Nations' Biodiversity Summit, known as COP16, which took place over the last two weeks in Cali, Colombia, has just ended. Although perhaps that might not be the right word. After the plenary (the moment when the more...

Biodiversity: the three priorities that COP16 must achieve, according to the UN

Within the framework of COP16, which ends this week in Colombia, the UN defined three biodiversity priorities. This was expressed by the Secretary-General, António Guterres, who has been participating in the meetings of the Conference in Cali since yesterday. As...

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Record global temperature: 2024 could be the first year to exceed 1.5°C

In 2024, the world is on track to reach a record global temperature. Almost certainly, it will be the...