Chile is facing a historic climate emergency. The storm, which began on July 15, 2026, has already claimed 13 lives, left thousands isolated, and triggered a state of catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco. Experts warn of the impact of climate change and the possible arrival of a 'Super Niño' that could also affect Argentina.
An international team of researchers has mapped a massive freshwater reserve beneath kilometers of ice, comparable in size to a medium-sized country. This subglacial system not only redefines the physical map of icy regions but is also key to understanding climate change dynamics, sea-level rise, and polar ecosystems.
A fascinating study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals why some species survived the Great Dying 252 million years ago. The key was their ability to breathe in warm, oxygen-poor oceans, a discovery that brings hope and tools to protect our current marine biodiversity against climate change.
Este 6 de julio de 2026, en el marco del Día Mundial de las Zoonosis, especialistas de la OMS y otras entidades destacaron que el 60% de las nuevas enfermedades infecciosas provienen de animales. La destrucción de hábitats es un factor clave, pero la biotecnología y la estrategia Una Salud traen esperanza para el futuro.
Intense rains in West Africa have claimed the lives of 59 people in Ivory Coast since May, a number that could still rise. Authorities are intensifying rescue efforts as the region faces increasingly extreme weather, showing remarkable resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity.
A recent scientific study has deciphered one of Earth's greatest climate mysteries. Researchers revealed that dynamics deep within the planet thermally isolated the South Pole, allowing it to freeze millions of years before the North Pole, a phenomenon linked to the creation of 'diamond volcanoes'.
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave that has already melted traffic lights and forced building adaptations. Experts warn that the human body has a limit to adapting to high temperatures, with a fatal process starting at 42 degrees Celsius. France, Spain, Germany, and other nations broke historical records in June 2026.
An unprecedented heatwave scorching Europe since June 21, 2026, has resulted in over 1,300 deaths. France reports around 1,000 additional fatalities and Spain exceeds 320, as morgues in Paris reach capacity during this record-breaking weather event.
An international team of geologists has identified a continental-scale formation hidden 3 kilometers under the ice of East Antarctica. This remarkable discovery reveals how the supercontinent Gondwana fragmented 150 million years ago and has crucial implications for understanding current climate change and future sea level projections.
Europe is facing its worst heat wave ever recorded, with more than 130 million people enduring temperatures above 35°C. France reports nearly 1,000 additional deaths, while Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland broke all-time records. The WHO warns the continent is warming at twice the global average rate.
The heat wave scorching Europe since June 21, 2026 has already claimed more than 1,300 lives and shattered historical records across a dozen countries. France reports approximately 1,000 additional deaths, while Germany broke its temperature record three times in just 72 hours. Scientists warn these extreme events are now 100 times more likely than two decades ago.
An unprecedented heatwave has struck Western Europe, leaving more than 1,300 deaths since June 21. France reports approximately 1,000 additional fatalities, while the United Kingdom and Germany break all-time temperature records. Authorities are implementing exceptional measures to protect vulnerable populations from the extreme conditions.
A scientific analysis confirms that heatwaves have become the continent's new normal. London nears 40°C, Paris has already hit it, and the French town of Pissos recorded a scorching 44.3°C. The WHO warns Europe is warming at twice the global average and demands urgent structural changes.
An unprecedented heat wave is gripping Western Europe, with temperatures projected to reach 40°C in Germany and Poland. Scientists from World Weather Attribution confirm this extreme phenomenon would be impossible without climate change. The United Kingdom recorded 36.7°C in Somerset, breaking its all-time June record.
Scientists confirm the heatwave scorching Western Europe is the most severe ever recorded. With the UK hitting a historic 36.7°C and over 100 million people affected, experts state this event would be impossible without human-caused climate change. The crisis has even impacted sports, forcing Formula 1 to declare a 'heat hazard' for the Austrian Grand Prix.
A French family lost sight of their young son and found him lifeless inside a vehicle during the heatwave sweeping Europe with record temperatures exceeding 40°C. France has placed 44 million people under red alert while authorities implement emergency measures.
An unprecedented heatwave is sweeping across Europe with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F). France has placed 44 million people under red alert, Spain reports 212 heat-related deaths in just 4 days, and Italy confirms 5 fatalities within 24 hours. For the first time ever, the Netherlands has issued a red heat alert, while Switzerland shatters its all-time temperature record at 38°C (100°F).
A Paris tribunal has ruled that the oil giant must include its customers' emissions (Scope 3) in its vigilance plans, recognizing them as a legal risk. The decision represents a partial victory for NGOs and the city of Paris amid a record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe.
An unprecedented June heatwave is sweeping across Europe, breaking temperature records and creating a public health emergency. The UK hit 36.4°C, France placed 44 million people under red alert with temperatures exceeding 40°C, and over 200 heat-related deaths have already been reported across Spain and Italy.
The most feared climate phenomenon of recent decades has returned with unprecedented force. Scientists warn of a 'very strong' El Niño that could affect 125 million people. Papua New Guinea is the first country to suffer its devastating effects: frosts and droughts are destroying crops and threatening food security for millions in the Pacific.
An unprecedented heatwave is scorching 26 European countries with temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F), causing at least 40 drowning deaths and forcing over 1,350 schools to close. Experts warn that Argentina could confront similar conditions during the upcoming austral summer, with climate change amplifying these extreme weather events.
An unprecedented heatwave has plunged France into a state of emergency, with 58 of its 101 departments under maximum alert. The electrical grid collapsed in Brittany, leaving tens of thousands without power, as temperatures are expected to reach a scorching 44°C (111°F) in Bordeaux.
A massive heat dome stalled over the continent has shattered all-time temperature records in mid-June, weeks before summer's peak. France recorded its hottest day ever with a national average of 29.8°C, while at least 40 people drowned trying to escape the heat. Scientists warn climate change is making these deadly events more frequent.
A mass of hot air from North Africa is shattering historic records across the European continent. France is experiencing its hottest night since 1947, Spain and Italy are on maximum alert, and the UK faces temperatures up to 39°C. At least 40 people have died in France, and authorities warn this could be just the beginning of more frequent extreme weather events.
An unprecedented heatwave is sweeping through 26 European countries with temperatures exceeding 40°C. France has banned public alcohol consumption and closed 800 schools, while the United Kingdom prepares to break its all-time June record. Scientists warn these heatwaves will become increasingly frequent due to climate change.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
