Brazil’s Plan to Dredge the Amazon: A Desperate Move with Ecological Consequences?

Guiana Amazonian Park in French Guiana by Melanie Dinane

The Amazon, often referred to as the “lungs of the planet,” is not only the world’s largest river by volume but also a crucial lifeline for millions of people and countless species. However, this mighty waterway is now shrinking, and the implications are severe. Due to record-low water levels and a devastating drought, Brazil is … Read more

Fires, Fossil Fuels, and Fury: A Year of Rising Heat

Record-Breaking Heat: According to a recent analysis by non-profit organization Climate Central, the past 12 months have been the hottest ever recorded on Earth. Researchers examined global average temperatures from November 2022 to October 2023 and discovered that they were 2.4 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels, equivalent to 1.32 degrees Celsius. Global Impact This unprecedented … Read more

Consecutive Days of Global Temperature Records Achieved during Fourth of July

On July 4, 2023, a remarkable meteorological event took place as the world experienced the hottest day since satellite temperature recordings began in 1979. This scorching day shattered the previous record set just a day before, marking an unprecedented occurrence. The average global temperature reached an astounding 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit, according to data from the … Read more