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Endangered fungi: the silent loss of vital ecosystems

Almost a third of the **species of fungi** assessed by the **International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)** are threatened due to human activities such as agriculture, (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/por-el-aumento-de-la-deforestacion-en-la-amazonia-llueve-menos/), and urbanization. Out of the **169,420 species** included in the IUCN's general...

Arctic Ice: Winter Ends with Lowest Levels in History

The Arctic ice brought alarming numbers this season. It recorded its lowest winter accumulation since records began 47 years ago. This is an alarming symptom of climate change that will have repercussions worldwide. This was confirmed by a group of...

The irreversible retreat of many glaciers: Is this the end of eternal ice?

Glaciers, which contain approximately 70% of the planet's fresh water, are witnessing an unprecedented retreat, according to experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This phenomenon, driven by climate change, threatens not only local ecosystems but also hundreds of millions...

Identifying the world’s top 10 methane emission hotspots

As the world moves towards a more sustainable and climate-respectful future, it is essential to understand the sources of methane emissions to assess the Earth's atmosphere's ability to trap solar heat. Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas that plays...

In February, the global sea ice extent reached its historical minimum.

In February, the global sea ice coverage reached an unprecedented minimum, as reported by the European climate observatory Copernicus. Temperatures were up to 11ºC above average near the North Pole, while the world continues in its persistent heatwave. The global...

Only 36 companies are responsible for half of the world’s CO2 emissions.

A recent study from a laboratory revealed a revealing fact about global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Only 36 companies are responsible for half. In other words, that small group of companies release 50% of the most polluting gases into...

Increase in urban fires and over 300,000 deaths in 2100 due to global warming

A report by scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China warns that climate change could significantly increase the frequency of urban fires in the coming decades. The research revealed that by the year 2100, fires could cause...

Marine heatwaves tripled in the past two years: global impacts

Marine heatwaves reached unprecedented levels during the summers of 2023 and 2024, tripling the frequency recorded during the last El Niño period in 2008-2009. According to a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, 10% of the global...

Global warming will increase wildfires and could lead to more than 300,000 deaths.

A recent study found that global warming will increase wildfires. As one of the most direct consequences, it could result in more than 300,000 deaths by 2100. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of Science and Technology...

Ocean temperatures at critical levels: it is confirmed that they rose further due to El Niño.

The ocean temperature reached critical levels last year. According to specialists, El Niño had a strong impact on recent increases. The number of marine heatwaves recorded in the summers of 2023 and 2024 was 3.5 times higher than in the...

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Criminal violence in Mexico leads to new Noah’s Ark: at least 700 animals to be relocated

Cruelty and animal abuse know no borders. The Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacán, northwest Mexico, was forced to move around...