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Over the past few years, Morocco has been affected by prolonged drought and low rainfall episodes. To address the threat of water scarcity, local authorities are implementing strict measures,…
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The current high-pressure system over southern Europe has caused air quality to deteriorate in Italy. In the Po Valley, pollution levels are worrying and have exceeded normative thresholds. As shown…
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Nestled along the Senegalese coastline, the Saloum Delta is a captivating haven of biodiversity, with its rich tapestry of wildlife. Teeming with vibrant bird species, frolicking dolphins and elusive…
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The Wintering Wildlife Conservation Initiative, recently launched by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in partnership with the Winter Wildlands Alliance and the Colorado Mountain Club, aims to raise…
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Popocatépetl is a stratovolcano in central Mexico, formed by the subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the North American Plate. Its eruptions are predominantly explosive, driven by the build-up of…
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The Zahara-El Gastor reservoir in southern Spain is a vital source of water for agriculture and recreation. The critical drought affecting the province of Cádiz has left the reservoir at nearly 6% of…
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Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, is located in the state of Jalisco. It is the primary source of water supply for the Guadalajara metropolitan area and supports a rich…
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Isle Royale, covering 54,200 hectares, is located in the remote western part of Lake Superior, between Minnesota, USA and Thunder Bay, Canada. The island serves as a haven for wildlife biologists,…
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Coral bleaching is a marine phenomenon which occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn white or pale. This expulsion is often triggered by environmental…
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Situated at an elevation of 5,100 metres above sea level, La Rinconada stands as the permanent settlement located at the highest elevation in the world. Nested in the Puno region of Peru, this…
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This visualisation, based on data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), shows the global surface air temperature anomaly for January 2024. According to C3S data, January 2024 was the…
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On 8 February, the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted for the third time since December 2023. The lava flow has disrupted the hot water supply to more than 20,000 households, and the local Civil…
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Chile has been ravaged by forest fires, particularly in the Valparaíso region, where nearly 8,700 hectares have been devastated by the 5-day blaze. More than 6,000 people have been displaced in the…
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In Sardinia, Italy, the lack of rainfall and resulting drought has reduced water reserves to less than 50% of their total capacity and local authorities have imposed restrictions on the use of water…
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Like many other countries in Europe, France has experienced an unusually warm January, with temperatures remaining above 0ºC in the French Pyrenees region and, as a consequence, a lack of snow in the…
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Severe forest fires continue to rage in Chile. According to Interior Minister Carolina Tohá, there are currently around 90 active wildfires in various areas, which have burned at least 43,000…
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The 3,000 kilometre-long Yukon River is a vital artery through the wilderness of Alaska. It has its source in British Columbia, and flows northwest, cutting through the vast Alaskan landscape before…
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Egypt is largely a desert country. The Nile has been its most important resource for centuries. In recent years, it has been used to create new agricultural areas in geological depressions in the…
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Since 2022, water levels in Cataluña's reservoirs have been falling as a result of the extreme drought affecting the region. This has led to the reservoirs reaching critically low levels, forcing…
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Located in Argentina's Patagonia region, Los Alerces National Park is a sanctuary of ancient forests, lakes and rugged mountains. Famous for its namesake ancient alerce trees, some of which are over…
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