For years, Costa Rica struggled with the devastating consequences of deforestation. The natural landscape was heavily threatened, and the nation's rich biodiversity was at risk.  However, over the past 15 years, Costa Rica has taken massive steps in land restoration, successfully increasing its forest cover from a mere 25% to an impressive 57%....

In the last few days of April, a record heatwave hit Spain, with temperatures reaching the record temperature of 38.8°C at Córdoba airport. The intense heat has exacerbated an ongoing drought, leading to the drying up of several salt lakes in southern Spain that serve as habitats for migratory birds, such as flamingos.  On 26 April, the...

Popocatépetl is one of the most active volcanoes of Mexico. At the end of April 2023, its volcanic activity has increased, with frequent explosions and emissions of ash and toxic gases. The National Centre for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have issued a yellow alert and advised people to...

According to the latest climatological bulletin of the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), in March 2023, 48% of Portugal was in drought conditions. The worst affected areas are in the south of the country.  This image, acquired by a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 24 April, shows Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region and...

The way people, goods and services travel has drastically changed in the past decades. Evolving needs, advances in technology and a growing population are all factors contributing to the increase in the demand of different modes and frequency of transportation.