Demonstration Fights Against Legislative Proposals That Threaten Indigenous Lands and Amazon Protection Thousands of people gathered in Brazil’s capital, Brasília, to protest against a set of environmental bills they believe pose a grave threat to the country’s ecosystems. The protest, called by musician Caetano Veloso, was organized to oppose five key pieces of legislation being...
As environmental concerns clash with culinary traditions, Europeans wrestle with the need to reduce meat consumption for sustainability. A recent dispute in Spain over meat consumption highlights the growing tension across Europe between environmental goals and beloved culinary traditions. Europeans have long been known for their love of meat, with iconic dishes like steaks, sausages,...
Amazon destruction rises 22% despite government promises to tackle environmental issues. Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has surged by 22% over the past year, reaching the highest levels since 2006, according to the government’s annual report. The data from Brazil’s space research agency, INPE, reveals that 13,235 square kilometers (5,110 square miles) of rainforest were...
Climate agreement keeps 1.5°C goal within reach, but emissions cuts fall short The COP26 summit in Glasgow ended with an agreement hailed by supporters as vital for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C, a key threshold set in the 2015 Paris agreement. However, the negotiations were marred by late disagreements, particularly regarding coal. India intervened...
Experts stress the importance of prevention and suppression as devastating wildfires continue to ravage Greece. The affluent Athens suburb of Varympompi bears scars of destruction, its hills marked by charred rows of trees following devastating wildfires in August. Among the burnt trunks, a few pines display faint signs of life, with pale brown branches contrasting...
Residents Urged to Stay Indoors Amid Risks of Acidic Plumes Lava from the erupting La Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, has reached the Atlantic Ocean, triggering fears of toxic gas clouds. The molten rock’s contact with seawater can produce acid plumes, which pose serious health risks, including skin irritation...