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Witznitz Solar Park, located near Leipzig in eastern Germany, is Europe’s largest photovoltaic plant. Built on a former lignite mining site, the park spans approximately 500 hectares, with an…
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Dealurile Homoroadelor, located in central Romania, is a picturesque area of rolling hills rich in biodiversity. As a Natura 2000 site, it forms part of the European Union’s network of protected…
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The Serranía de Hornocal, located in northern Argentina, is a striking mountain range famous for its vibrant, multicolored slopes. Known as the ‘Mountain of 14 Colours’, it provides one of the most…
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On 4 September 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2C satellite was launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. Since then, it has acquired images of our planet as part of the calibration…
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In the past decade, successful conservation efforts concerning the Iberian lynx, including rewilding, recovery of key prey species, and wildlife corridors, have allowed the status of the species to…
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As of 6 January 2025, seven states in the US have declared emergencies following a widespread winter storm which has caused travel disruptions, school closures, and at least five casualties. The…
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Water hyacinth is an invasive aquatic plant that has significantly impacted Lake Naivasha's ecosystem and local economy. Introduced in the late 1980s, it has proliferated rapidly, forming dense mats…
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A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills of California, USA, on 7 January 2025, threatening iconic Los Angeles landmarks and thousands of homes. The fire was one of four major blazes in…
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On 9 January 2025, UK authorities issued weather warnings for ice, heavy snowfall, and extreme cold, with temperatures plunging as low as -13.3C in some areas. These warnings followed more than 60…
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Since 1985, the European Commission has designated cities across Europe as Capitals of Culture in order to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increase European citizens’…
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As of 13 January 2025, the three fires affecting Los Angeles, California since 7 January continue to burn, spurred on by strong winds. The fires have been deemed among the most destructive in the…
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On 11 January 2025, Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were hit by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. The storm brought heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 115 km/h, causing at…
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After a start to the season characterised by an absence of precipitation, the recent cold wave which swept across much of Europe has brought abundant snowfall to the Alps, transforming the mountain…
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The Pio XI glacier in Chile’s Southern Ice Field is South America's largest, and one of the few glaciers in the world which continues to advance despite global climate change. Several factors may…
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On 10 January 2025, authorities in Paraguay declared a 60-day national emergency due to widespread forest fires. The fires have impacted public and private protected wild areas, biodiversity, and…
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Baie de Goulven, or Goulven Bay, is a scenic coastal bay located in the Brittany region of France. Known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty, this ecosystem is home to diverse habitats,…
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Scientists have discovered a thriving microbial ecosystem beneath 14 metres of ice covering Antarctica’s Lake Enigma, a previously thought-to-be entirely frozen lake. Using radar surveys and…
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Singapore, a densely populated island city-state, is celebrated for its innovative urban planning, green spaces, and efforts to balance rapid development with environmental sustainability. Singapore…
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On 20 January 2025, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology upgraded Tropical Cyclone Sean to a Category 4 storm off the coast of Western Australia. Though not predicted to make landfall on the…
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Between 17 and 18 January 2025, Morocco was affected by significant snowfall, particularly in mountainous regions above 1,400 metres. In Ifrane, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Morocco",…
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