U.S. Influence and Challenges in Central America: A Complex Legacy
May 13, 2026
Recently, I stood in a friend’s kitchen eating pupusas while listening to Noah Bullock from Cristosal talk about Central America.
Climate Change
Arkansas River Faces Pollution, Politics, and Water Scarcity Challenges
May 12, 2026
The Arkansas River faces pollution and political drama, complicating efforts to secure clean water for Colorado’s valley.
Tree Rings Reveal Amazon Rainfall Extremes Amid Climate Challenges
May 11, 2026
Scientists use tree rings to study Amazon Basin droughts
Rainfall becomes intense in wet seasons and scarce in dry, highlighting climate change impacts on forest and carbon cycle.
Record Drought Threatens US Agriculture, Wildfire Risks Intensify
May 11, 2026
The U.S. faces its worst spring drought on record, impacting over 60% of the lower 48 states and threatening food supplies.
Colombia and Netherlands Lead Transition from Fossil Fuels Conference
May 10, 2026
Colombia and the Netherlands co-hosted a groundbreaking conference in Santa Marta, focusing on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Argentina’s Response to Hantavirus Amid Rising Cases and Global Scrutiny
May 10, 2026
An outbreak in Patagonia 30 years ago first documented hantavirus person-to-person spread, previously only rodent-borne.
Researchers Identify Triple Threat Causing Antarctica’s Sea Ice Collapse
May 9, 2026
Scientists find ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s collapse, revealing new insights into its record low sea ice levels.
Doomsday Clock: Humanity’s Urgent Wake-Up Call Nears Midnight
May 9, 2026
The Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight. With rising global conflicts, AI risks, and weakened pandemic responses, experts warn humanity is nearing the brink.
Climate Change Fuels Invisible Syndemic of Non-Communicable Diseases
May 8, 2026
Climate change accelerates NCDs through environmental disruptions, driving increased mortality. Addressing this is vital.
Airborne Microplastics: Small Particles with a Big Environmental Impact
May 8, 2026
Microplastics are everywhere, from oceans to air, impacting climate and potentially human health. Reducing plastic use is key.
Climate Change Threatens Global Plant Diversity and Extinction by 2100
May 7, 2026
An ecological study predicts 7%-16% of global plant species may face extinction by 2100 due to habitat loss from climate change.
WATCH: How this climate conference secured a breakthrough – Simon Clark
May 7, 2026
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