Heat Records Fall Around the Globe as Earth Warms, Fast

6 de July, 2023

From north to south, temperatures are surging as greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and combine with effects from El Niño.

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Forecasters raise Atlantic hurricane outlook to above average ⟶

Travel Companies Halt Trips to Mexico’s Chiapas Amid Violence Surge

Tour operators in France, Belgium, and the UK have stopped trips to Chiapas, Mexico, amidst escalating violence. This decision comes in response to the growing threat from organized crime in the area. Anfitriones Turísticos de Chiapas (ATC), a tourism agency since 1984, reports severe disruptions in tourism over the past three months. Tourists have faced […]

Harvesting Diversity: Africa’s Path to Agricultural Resilience

In Africa, a significant shift is underway in the agricultural sector, aiming to combat hunger and build resilience against climate change. The continent, rich in biodiversity with 30,000 edible plant species, is currently overreliant on just three crops: maize, wheat, and rice. This reliance narrows the nutritional spectrum and heightens the risk of famine and […]

Eletrobras Reports Strong 9% Revenue Growth Amid Economic Shifts

Eletrobras (ELET6), a leading Brazilian energy company, reported a regulatory net revenue of R$9.7 billion ($1.9 billion) for Q1 2024. This represents a 9% increase from Q1 2023. Primarily, tariff adjustments in the transmission segment propelled this growth. Meanwhile, the generation sector faced challenges due to low energy prices and selling the Candiota power plant. […]