Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The Chao Phraya River runs through the heart of the city, serving not only as a major waterway, but also as a key source of fertile land for agriculture in the city's outskirts. Over 40% of the country’s working population works in the agriculture and food sector, with rice, cassava,...

Since mid-June 2025, persistent heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.  According to the state's Civil Defense, 5 casualties have been confirmed. More than 10,000 people have been evacuated, with 155 municipalities reporting damage. The water level of the Jacuí River  in Cachoeira do Sul...

The coastal town of Haapsalu, in western Estonia, is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, an hour’s drive from the capital, Tallinn. Haapsalu is known for its mud baths and spa treatments, attracting visitors seeking relaxation to its many seaside resorts. The first bathhouse was opened in Haapsalu as early as 1825, though the local mud has...

During the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, the European Digital Ocean Pavilion demonstrated digital innovation, science-based policy, and international collaboration for Ocean protection. Located in the Palais des Expositions from 2 to13 June, the Pavilion provided visitors a deep dive on how the EU is using digital data,...

A marine heatwave is ongoing in the Mediterranean Sea.  This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Marine Service data, shows sea surface temperature anomalies recorded on 22 June 2025. Areas in dark red indicate temperatures more than 5°C above the seasonal average. The most intense warming was observed in the western Mediterranean basin,...