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science42 days ago
Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland for First Time
Mosquitoes have been found just north of Reykjavík, ending Iceland's status as the only Arctic nation without them. The discovery occurred in 2025. A Science Magazine editorial states the find reflects an ecological shift already underway in the region.
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Al-Monitorworld46 days ago
Iraq's Historic Marshes Revive as Water Levels Rise After Drought
Rising water levels from heavy winter rainfall have begun restoring Iraq's southern marshes after years of drought that dried up large areas and forced residents to migrate. In the Chibayish marshes, canoes now glide through waterways, water buffalo graze on returning pasture, an…
washingtonpost.comworld50 days ago
Somalia Faces Severe Drought Impacting 5 Million, with Half a Million Displaced and Aid Coverage Below 25%
Severe drought persists across Somalia, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition and displacement as of early April 2026. At least two million people face acute hunger, with aid delivery falling short in priority areas. Rising fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict exacerba…
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Euronewsbusiness53 days ago
UAE to Leave OPEC on May 1, 2026
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ on April 28, 2026, citing national production goals amid global supply disruptions. The move, effective May 1, follows tensions with quotas and regional rivalries. It could increase oil output, affecting market…
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Data Centers for AI Linked to Warmer Local Temperatures Affecting Hundreds of Millions
A study indicates that hundreds of millions of people reside near data centers powering artificial intelligence, experiencing elevated average local temperatures due to heat emissions. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, analyzed over 5…
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