‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth
Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed Adrián Simancas had been paddling...
Category : Environment
Climate crisis contributing to chocolate market meltdown, research finds
Scientists say more-frequent hotter temperatures in west African region are part of reason for reduced harvests and price rises The climate crisis drove weeks of...
Love rats: Canadians get chance to feed rodents named after old flames to owls
Program is meant to help the endangered northern spotted owl – and it’s only C$5! – but rat lovers are not amused Revenge, they say,...
Mexico authorities order factory cleanup after Guardian toxic waste investigation
Inquiry uncovered health problems in neighborhood near Monterrey-area plant that processes US hazardous waste Mexican environmental regulators say they have discovered 30,000 tons of improperly...
River near Buenos Aires turns bright red after suspected industrial dye leak
Residents living near the Sarandí have long complained about pollution in the area A small river in greater Buenos Aires was dyed a deep and...
Weather tracker: Elvis shakes Madagascar after Europe’s triple threat
Low pressure strengthens to tropical cyclone status in Indian Ocean, while European windstorm season rages on A compact and stationary area of low pressure brought...
How the world has responded to Trump’s Paris climate agreement withdrawal
From Europe to Africa and South America, countries reaffirm commitment to tackle crisis World leaders, senior ministers and key figures in climate diplomacy have, one...
Brazil fires consumed wilderness area larger than Italy in 2024 – report
New report says more than 30m hectares burned, 79% more than in 2023, after country saw worst drought on record After enduring its worst drought...
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes
Mexican officials ordered facility to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood Revealed: US hazardous waste is sent to...
Colombian tree frog found by Sheffield florist highlights invasive species threat
Scientists say frog’s journey shows difficulty of spotting insects or fungi spread by global plant trade A tiny tree frog hitchhiking in a bunch of...
