Category: Science and Technology
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Record Fires Consume the Brazilian Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal, recorded 9,014 fire outbreaks in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly impressive, besides the higher number of fires, is the early…
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Record Fires Consume the Pantanal
The largest continuous wetland area on the planet, the Pantanal recorded 9,014 fire hotspots in the last 12 months, nearly seven times more than the 1,298 recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Particularly striking, in addition to the higher number of fires, is…
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The Northeast of the U.S. Will Be Hit by the First Heat Wave of the Season Next Week
Scorching temperatures will suffocate the Northeast of the United States next week, and Americans will undoubtedly sweat a lot during the first heat wave of the season in the region. After a weekend with wonderful temperatures, thermometers will rise to what “could be classified as a heat wave” by mid-next week, with temperatures exceeding 90…
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A Series of Mini Earthquakes Shakes Los Angeles. Is It a Sign That Something Bigger Is Coming?
Southern California has recently been shaken by several small earthquakes. They produced minor tremors and left that lingering question: is this the beginning of something bigger? First, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the Ojai Valley sent weak tremors from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles on May 31. Then, two small earthquakes occurred in the El…
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First Week of Hurricane Season in the U.S.
Last Saturday (June 1) marked the official start of the hurricane season in the Atlantic. Meteorologists are predicting an “extremely active” season, with some forecasting the highest number of storms ever recorded. These storms could endanger not only coastal areas but also regions further inland, especially during the months of August and September, the peak…
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Smoking Accounts for 80% of Lung Cancer Deaths in Brazil
A study was released by the Cancer Foundation in Switzerland A study by researchers from the Cancer Foundation shows that smoking accounts for 80% of lung cancer-related deaths in both men and women in Brazil. The publication was presented by the foundation at the 48th annual meeting of the Group of Epidemiology and Cancer Registry…
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International Experts Discussed How to Improve Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes
Dozens of experts debated how to improve the rules regarding electronic cigarettes, whose consumption is a global reality, at the eighth edition of The E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, DC. Scientists, regulators, consumers, and public health representatives presented studies and strategies to adopt these products as harm reduction tools for nicotine consumption among adult smokers. In…
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Brazil Has 1,942 Cities at Risk of Environmental Disaster
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With the worsening of climate change caused by human action on the environment, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as seen in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The Brazilian government has identified 1,942 cities susceptible to disasters associated with landslides and floods — nearly 35 percent of all municipalities…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Areas in Brazil
The United States, through USAID, plans to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding…
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Afraid of Turbulence? These Are the Routes with the Most Turbulence in the World
The recent incident involving a Singapore Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok on Tuesday (21) after “severe turbulence” has raised awareness about the dangers of turbulence and the areas where passengers are likely to experience it. The Boeing 777-300ER was traveling from London to Singapore with 211 passengers and 18…