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Overheating forecasts for 2026

There will likely be no substantial changes regarding overheating in 2026 compared to the previous three years, all of which were over one and a half degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, therefore with unprecedented heatwaves, prolonged drought periods (peaks monitored from 2023 to 2025 were classified as extreme), as well as periods of intense rainfall with downpours and freezing waves with strong climatic anomalies will still occur. If the global current known as "El Nino" manifests during the year temperatures could rise further in addition to the warming caused by the greenhouse effect leading to new environmentally unhealthy records. There is concern about the increase in emissions linked to the use of generative artificial intelligence which requires enormous amounts of energy.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 16/01/2026
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Considerations on 2025 temperatures

Although 2025 ranked third among the warmest years, and only by a little, since such data have been monitored, this does not mean that global warming is slowing down; in fact, these are average values that, as already pointed out by researchers, do not take into account that, for example in Iceland and Greenland temperatures were far above average due to intense heatwaves resulting in considerable melting of the Greenland ice, then there were also anomalous temperature spikes in parts of the planet generally considered very cold. The very fact that a sort of memory of glacier coring is being created in special cold pits dug in Antarctica could mean that glaciers are destined to disappear, and this is the only way to have a kind of record of what the planet was like before climate warming for unrestrained fossil fuel use.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 15/01/2026
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Proposals to ban the Use of AI for explicit content

Many countries are considering imposing limits, bans, and safeguards on the use of an artificial intelligence application to post so-called deepfake explicit content online (essentially posting false images of a person in a "state of undress" without consent) created using a controversial chatbot. Malaysia and Indonesia are the first countries to have blocked the application, the United Kingdom is proposing legislation to punish those who post intimate images online without consent, France has alerted its cyber control platform, Italy issued a notice from the privacy regulatory authority and there have been various initiatives taken for example by Sweden and India. It should be noted that a large amount of energy is required to support these generative AI chatbots with inevitable related pollution.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 14/01/2026
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Problems and disruptions due to heavy snowfall in Serbia

The heavy snowfall that affected western Serbia has caused power lines to fall resulting in electricity outages, then there are also reports of flooding (some even mention casualties) and there is a risk of being trapped due to congested roads caused by collapses of the snow that has accumulated significantly along the sides of the streets, in general the population faces difficulties moving on roads that are often icy and slippery. To report changing completely the topic but still within natural phenomena the melting of a well-known huge iceberg that broke off from Antarctica decades ago and is now reduced to little less than a third of its original size in oceanic routes; moreover, the concerning conditions monitored in Canadian glaciers which are experiencing increasingly rapid ice melting.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 13/01/2026
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Bad weather in Greece and in the southern regions of Italy

A wave of bad weather characterized by extreme cold and icy gusts of wind is affecting Greece and the authorities have warned the population about potential dangerous situations particularly in the northern regions, them there is also talk of a very cold air front in Macedonia with temperatures well below freezing and generally snowy conditions. As for Italy there are reports of damage in Calabria and Sicily regions due to storm surges with some stretches of the coast being eroded by the waves (a motorist narrowly escaped being swept away by a wave), then additionally cold and snow also at low altitudes are causing difficulties for drivers. To report turning attention to Russia a snowstorm in Moscow, always due to a cold air front, is reportedly the worst in fifty-six years with heavy traffic and airports shut down numerous snowplows working to clear the roads.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 12/01/2026
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Extreme heat in Australia and freezing temperatures in Europe

A heatwave is hitting southwestern Australia and particularly in New South Wales and Victoria, for example temperatures are reported to reach forty-one degrees Celsius in Melbourne, with other areas exceeding forty-four degrees. There is a high risk of fires with outbreaks already having burned over three thousand hectares of vegetation near the towns of Longwood and Walwa (at least two structures destroyed by fire). In Europe there are reports of icy wind gusts leaving hundreds of thousands of households without electricity in France, especially in Normandy and Brittany, tens of thousands of homes are also without power in the UK, while Germany is experiencing cold weather and heavy snowfalls, in Italy temperatures are well below minus twenty degrees Celsius in some alpine valleys in the north.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 10/01/2026
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Better to exercise than take medicines that mimic glucagon

Therapies using medicines that mimic the action of a GLP-1 hormone which helps control blood glucose levels are becoming increasingly common (often for weight loss rather than more appropriate uses), then there is talk of a country where these will also be available in a generic-like version at lower prices; however some experts warn that many people quit the therapy within a year for example due to side effects such as nausea and then tend to regain the lost weight estimated at around eighteen months and other monitored health parameters also return to pre-treatment levels. If one decides to exercise with physical activity and a proper diet weight will be regained much more slowly if the training is stopped still conserving health benefits and the development of healthy habits.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 09/01/2026
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Wave of cold and snow in European countries

Due to a very cold Arctic air front temperatures in several European countries are recording extremely low values, for example, there are reports of five deaths in France from road accidents caused by ice and snow, as well as the cancellation of hundreds of flights, then in the Netherlands airplane passengers were stranded at Amsterdam airport, and highways, roads, railway lines were sometimes impassable. In Bosnia in Sarajevo there was a fatality caused by the fall of a large tree branch under the weight of the snow. In Serbia emergency measures were adopted for some western municipalities affected by bad weather, with warnings for drivers to be careful on the roads, Croatia and Montenegro are being battered by icy wind gusts along the coasts with very rough seas, in Italy the situation is difficult for the homeless due to the very harsh temperatures.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 08/01/2026
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Floods in Kosovo and North Sulawesi in Indonesia

Two days of heavy rainfall in the western and central municipalities of Kosovo have caused flooding with entire neighborhoods submerged, followed by reports of power outages, partially submerged cars, and a state of emergency declared by authorities in the affected areas, while weather forecasts predict more heavy rain across the Balkans. As for Indonesia storms are reported to have caused at least sixteen deaths and eighteen injuries, with alerts remaining high due to the formation of a cyclone in the southwest Indian Ocean, then shifting focus to the situation in Aceh schools remain closed more than a month after the disastrous cyclone "Senyar" and local residents often complain about a lack of intervention, aid, and having to face the emergency without resources.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 07/01/2026
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Italy divided in two by weather conditions

While in the northern regions there is talk of clear skies and freezing temperatures with peaks exceeding minus ten degrees Celsius in some areas and generally severe discomfort for mountain-goers (with advisories to take appropriate precautions with suitable clothing and accessories for the conditions), in the center extreme weather occurred with downpours and a tornado that caused damage near Rome, followed by rainy precipitation in the South and on the islands, in Sardinia water rationing despite the rain and concern for the summer season as it will be difficult to refill the reserve water basins. To report turning the attention to Greece violent gusts of wind are expected with heavy rainfall in the northern Ionian and Epirus, then in areas west of central Greece and the possibility of African dust being carried by the wind.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 05/01/2026
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Earthquake in Mexico and bad weather in the U.S.

There are reportedly two victims of the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that shook southeastern and central areas of Mexico with its epicenter near Acapulco, many buildings have reportedly been evacuated and alert messages have been sent by authorities to the areas affected by the earthquake, including the capital Mexico City. As for the United States there are reports of flooding in California which is dealing with heavy rain that has made several roads impassable, then in the northeast very cold temperatures are causing problems for the population; moreover, extreme weather events such as snow and lightning have occurred along the coasts. To report shifting the attention to British Columbia in Canada, weather forecasts warn of potential coastal flooding due to a combination of factors such as high waves, a low-pressure system and perihelion, when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 03/01/2026
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Using water to put out the fire instead of filming

Following the news of the massacre of at least forty young people, one hundred ten injured and some missing during a party at a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana to celebrate the New Year due to a fire, probably caused by sparklers candles, it is questioned how the youths didn’t start putting out the fire with buckets of water in the early stages instead of wasting time filming the scene with their smartphones to post on social media. Perhaps they could have prevented the fire from spreading quickly through the wooden ceiling with a phenomenon that experts say can even cause explosions due to the intense heat released, in the absence of security systems. To report on a different note but still on technological topics that France is proposing a ban on social media use for children under fifteen years old following the Australian regulatory model.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 02/01/2026
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Abnormal temperatures in Greece with significant fluctuations

According to the weather forecasts a sudden temperature swing is expected in Greece with a notable drop due to an Arctic cold front with icy winds and temperatures could reach minus fifteen degrees Celsius in the north, it seems they will then return to average levels, while in the south temperatures could reach up to twenty degrees. These temperature swings will probably be unwelcome for plants in a country already facing the die-off of fir forests especially in the Peloponnese weakened by climate change and attacked by insects and parasites. Changing the subject completely it is worth noting the poor tradition of celebrating the New Year (some claim that Julius Caesar chose this date because it was when preparations for new military campaigns began) with fireworks that are polluting, smelly and noisy, a true terror for animals.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 31/12/2025
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Floods in southern Spain

Torrential rainfall has affected areas in the south and southeast of Spain, with reports of one victim and two missing; the famous tourist area of the Costa del Sol was particularly hit by flooding, in Malaga some streets turned into streams carrying debris swept along by the force of the water, disruptions for the population in Andalusia due to the heavy rain. Authorities had issued a rare red weather alert for a "torrential storm" and rescue operations are ongoing for people affected by the severe weather. To report shifting attention to Italy forecasts predict a sharp drop in temperatures with frost expected due to a cold air front of Arctic origin, although temperatures generally will remain around the seasonal average.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 30/12/2025
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Storms in Scandinavia, northeastern U.S. and the Gaza Strip

There are reportedly three victims due to a storm characterized by strong gusts of wind that affected Finland, Sweden, and Norway, with Sweden being particularly hit where it is reported that forty thousand households were left without electricity and many trees fell causing disruptions for the population in almost half of the country. As for the northeastern United States there were heavy snowfalls causing difficulties for over forty million people, thousands of flights were canceled and authorities declared a state of emergency in New York and the affected areas. Shifting attention to the Gaza Strip strong winds struck the fragile tents of the displaced already impacted by waves of bad weather with floods that had further weakened the worn materials with which they are built, and there were several cases of hypothermia among children.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 29/12/2025
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Developing artificial intelligence will be too expensive

The global race for the development of generative AI could require over the next five to ten years an enormous sum, at least according to industry experts who cite as examples the expansion of infrastructure, the need to have increasingly advanced hardware, highly specialized personnel to best support this technology and then to ensure that those with significant financial resources have a structural advantage and are always at the forefront of industry innovation. Others talk about a speculative bubble in generative artificial intelligence that could suddenly decrease the value of invested resources. To report on a different note but still on technological topics it is worth mentioning that the presence of lithium batteries in many devices is becoming risky in terms of disposal; in fact, they can cause fires in landfills.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 27/12/2025
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Floods in several counties in California

There are reportedly at least two victims of the floods in California and authorities have declared a state of emergency in six counties, then the weather forecasts are unfavorable and predict more heavy rainfall especially in the south with a risk of landslides in areas affected by fires in January since without vegetation to absorb the water the hydrogeological risk increases. About five thousand households are without electricity supply and evacuation orders have been issued, for example in Los Angeles County where door-to-door assistance has been provided especially to vulnerable people, then road conditions are difficult with roads closed or impassable. To report shifting focus to Italy evacuations have been reported in Emilia Romagna region due to flood risks although the situation has slightly improved recently.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 26/12/2025
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High climate cost of online shopping

It seems simple and easy to just click on a video or the requested product to have it conveniently delivered to your home in a day or two, but this comes with a high climate cost, and researchers point out that emissions for the same goods increase by ten to twelve percent. For example, ships, trucks, and vans may travel not fully loaded but only with the goods booked for delivery, then one must consider the starting point of the distribution center which often does not take distance into account but rather service competition criteria and to meet delivery times they may avoid using trains which have lower emissions. Others have previously pointed out that simply searching for a product online activates a large number of data centers which have high energy costs and a multitude of automatically connected promotional mechanisms.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 24/12/2025
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Irresistible persuasion of AI chatbots

Anyone interacting with a chatbot supported by generative artificial intelligence could be subtly and convincingly influenced even in decisions about who should govern the polis, at least according to a study conducted by Canadian researchers (based on a larger U.S. study) persuasion becomes very effective by tailoring arguments to each individual; therefore, in theory the responses do not follow consistent logic but aim solely to convince the user to change their opinion until the machine's desired outcome is achieved. To increase the persuasive effect existing databases with user-related data are used, which should be subject to restrictions through appropriate regulations to limit the potential of artificial intelligence.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 23/12/2025
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Mountains in China covered with solar panels

The Guizhou province in southwest China has mountains where at high altitudes there appears to be an endless carpet of solar panels covering them, creating a visually unnatural effect, but according to authorities however with over eight hundred-sixty thousand square meters of panels, they can generate fifty-three million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, then cultivation under the panels has been encouraged along with personnel for their cleaning and maintenance which should provide further opportunities for local residents (who already farmed these highlands, for example with potatoes) wind turbines are also part of this new energy industry landscape. As has already been emphasized many times without an ecological supply chain for renewable resources, these technological advances are not favorable in a long-term cost-benefit context; in fact, it is enough to consider factors such as pollution during production and disposal.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 22/12/2025
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More bad weather in Indonesia

A wave of bad weather recently hit Bali with strong vortices, and the authorities have planned interventions to deal with flooding in five of the nine main affected areas. Weather forecasts predict heavy rainfall and wind for Jakarta, potentially causing flooding and landslides; meanwhile, in Aceh, people have taken to the streets to protest the lack of aid and poor humanitarian assistance following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone "Senyar" in Sumatra twenty days ago. In Papua, communities are instead complaining about the risk of disasters and instability due to the intensive cultivation of oil palm plantations, which are expanding at the expense of forests, leading inevitably to hydrogeological instability and loss of biodiversity, resulting in a decidedly unfavorable risk-benefit balance.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 20/12/2025
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Rome poorly reconstructed with artificial intelligence

A video showing ancient Rome reconstructed with generative artificial intelligence to bring the historical setting back to life with what appears to be accurate documentation actually contains gross errors, such as a Roman soldier wearing armor that does not match what is found in museum artifacts, then chariots with four wheels instead of two-wheeled chariots and monument architecture sometimes taken from images of the last century or with other types of inaccuracies. This at least according to researchers who watched the video online which promotes a so-called fascinating world of the Roman Empire in a way that changes one’s perception of ancient Roman life with incredible details. As in other cases of images generated by artificial intelligence applications it should be kept in mind that the machine cannot understand the true essence of the image and sees it as a set of numbers and algorithms.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 19/12/2025
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Discussions regarding electric car sales in Europe

There have been various discussions following the presentation of a plan to postpone the decision to allow the sale of only electric cars from 2035, also permitting plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and even combustion engine cars (for a very small share) powered by eco-friendly fuels. Generally electric cars are much more efficient than combustion cars and have lower pollutant emissions if the energy supply chain for battery charging is clean; then the entire battery production chain must be clean and which is currently a significant issue. Other problems include the excessive weight of electric cars, often slow charging and some people complain that in the case of plug-in hybrids drivers sometimes tend to charge the battery very little for electric-only use and prefer fuel instead.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 18/12/2025
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New regulations for methane in Canada

A gas like methane with a greenhouse effect eighty times more powerful than carbon dioxide in the first twenty years in the atmosphere in terms of warming potential is under the attention of Canadian authorities who are planning to introduce new regulations particularly to prevent leaks from the oil and gas extraction industry; then methane besides being one of the most potent pollutants is also harmful to human health due to components like ethane, propane, and butane which can cause cancer. By monitoring landfills it will be possible to capture methane emissions with regulations aiming to reduce emissions by one hundred million tons from 2026 to 2040. To report always in Canada on a related note but staying within environmental topics is also expecting more heavy rains in British Columbia which was recently affected by floods.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 17/12/2025
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Orangutan at risk in Sumatra after the floods

The habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan would be significantly damaged in Sumatra in Indonesia in the Batang Toru region following the floods caused by cyclone "Senyar"; in fact, only around eight hundred individuals remain and losing even one represents a significant loss for the species and could theoretically lead to its extinction since maintaining a healthy population requires a certain number of animals. The devastation caused by the floods makes orangutans more vulnerable, food sources are less available and the places where the animals find shelter have been damaged or wiped out; moreover, environmentalists had previously reported disturbances caused by human industrial activities. Meanwhile a new cyclone that has already affected Bali and West Nusa Tenggara is approaching southern Indonesia prompting alerts.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 16/12/2025
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Floods in Morocco and Bolivia

There are reportedly at least twenty-one victims and thirty-two injured in Morocco due to floods caused by torrential rainfall that affected the old town of the coastal city of Safi, three hundred and thirty kilometers from the capital Rabat, seventy homes and shops are said to have been damaged and roads in the Atlantic province of Safi became impassable and damaged. Just one hour of heavy rain was enough to flood the houses and weather forecasts predict more intense rainfall to come. but the country had been suffering from seven years of drought, which had emptied the main water basins, with scorching summers that had damaged crops and made working in the fields practically impossible. To report turning the attention to Bolivia that there are six victims and twenty people missing due to floods with muddy water and debris in the eastern areas of the country.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 15/12/2025
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Floods in Canada in areas of British Columbia

Authorities in British Columbia have reportedly stated that it is time to take action after the floods in the Fraser Valley, which for some recalled the disastrous ones in 2021, with flooding from the Nooksack River in neighboring Washington state affecting hundreds of homes and farms, forcing school closures; then the main highway connecting Metro Vancouver with the rest of Canada was impassable, with entire areas resembling lakes. To report shifting the attention in the Gaza Strip complaints for the limited aid provided to the population affected by the floods caused by the storm "Byron"; in fact, the death toll is reported to have risen to sixteen (several children were frostbitten), with people finding themselves deprived of essential goods swept away by water and storms.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 13/12/2025
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High hydrogeological risk in Kalimantan in Indonesia

Since about ninety percent of the thirteen thousand hectares of natural forests in Kalimantan have been cut down to supply the timber industry, mainly to produce pulpwood, there are fears that an ecological crisis could hit the island in the coming years and as recently happened with the cyclone "Senyar" deforestation greatly increased the hydrogeological instability of the area, then there are also complaints from environmentalists about the use of elephants, which are a protected species, almost as if they were types of bulldozers to move heavy debris brought by floods across large areas of Aceh. To report shifting attention to the Gaza Strip that the storm "Byron" caused fourteen deaths and flooded the fragile tent camps also significantly lowering temperatures, then it also appears that the collapsed buildings for conflicts where displaced people often take refuge were further damaged.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 12/12/2025
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Combination of climate change and monsoon rains

Torrential rainfall whose effects are significantly amplified by climate change is a decidedly unhealthy combination that has led to unprecedented devastation in parts of Southeast Asia, with at least sixteen hundred casualties reported, then according to researchers regarding the Cyclone "Senyar" over the Strait of Malacca warming in north of the Indian Ocean (caused by unregulated use of fossil fuels) added heat and moisture to the storm. To report changing the subject but remaining on natural topics that the Gaza Strip is about to be affected by Storm "Byron" which had already caused damage, for example in Puglia region in Italy and Greece, according to weather forecasts in addition to heavy rain and strong gusts of wind hail could also occur on the fragile tent camps of the displaced.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 11/12/2025
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Possible aftershocks in Japan

After the magnitude 7.5 earthquake with an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean about eighty kilometers from the coast of Aomori in the northernmost prefecture on the island of Honshu which recently shook Japan causing thirty-four injuries, one of them serious, with falling objects in homes and other damage (in a country generally used to dealing with this type of event) authorities have warned the population that aftershocks may occur and to take preventive precautions. There have been reports of power outages and suspensions of high-speed railway lines. To report on a different note but still related to natural phenomena the alarming retreat of glaciers recently monitored in Italy, particularly the dire situation of the Adamello glacier which is now at its final stages.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 10/12/2025
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Fires in New South Wales in Australia

More than sixty fires have affected thousands of hectares in New South Wales about forty-five kilometers north of Sydney Australia’s largest city, with reports of several destroyed homes, important infrastructure damaged, put crops and national parks at risk, and authorities fear a challenging fire season after a relatively calm period. To report changing the subject but still focusing on environmental issues as in Indonesia there are reportedly protests over areas affected by floods that have been left without aid, with extremely difficult living conditions, particularly in Aceh which has remained isolated; then is also noted that an ecosystem degraded by deforestation and soil depletion has worsened the devastation, and that measures such as restoring proper rainfall cycles and vegetation along riverbanks should be taken.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 09/12/2025
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A storm lashes Attica in Greece

Damage and disruptions in Greece due to the severe storm called "Byron" which mainly affected Attica with heavy rainfall and strong gusts of wind, with reports of roads sometimes becoming impassable and even part of the highway from Athens to Corinth being closed; then flooded areas and land, warnings for those living on lower floors, power outages (particularly affecting the municipality of Sparta) impacting various distribution points, for example with people getting stuck in elevators and requiring firefighter intervention. To report changing topics but remaining on natural themes that in Indonesia efforts are being made for better emergency management following recent shortcomings observed during floods, then diseases are spreading in North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 06/12/2025
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Wave of bad weather in Puglia and Basilicata in Italy

Large areas of Puglia and Basilicata regions have been hit by heavy rain and gusts of wind, with reports of one victim in Puglia along with uprooted trees and flooded crops (after a period of prolonged drought); meanwhile, in Basilicata many greenhouses for strawberry cultivation near Metaponto have been damaged or even destroyed and often the roads have cracked, causing interruptions in the road surface. To report turning the attention to other scenarios the repeated calls to stop deforestation due to uncontrolled development that has been ongoing for decades without any criteria in Southeast Asia following devastating floods that have scarred the land, with a death toll exceeding fifteen hundred persons and hundreds missing, causing great suffering for the population with impassable roads, collapsed bridges, and disrupted communications.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 05/12/2025
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Deforestation in Indonesia linked to floods

The loss of forests to make way for mining, cultivation and other human activities has, according to environmentalists contributed to floods and landslides, worsening damage in northern Sumatra due to tropical cyclone "Senyar", meanwhile the death toll in Indonesia has risen to over seven hundred people; then over one hundred seventy deaths in Thailand, and due to Cyclone "Ditwah" over four hundred deaths and three hundred missing in Sri Lanka. There is sometimes talk of deep grooves carved by the force of intense rainfall in elevated areas which have carried large masses of mud and debris funneling them into streets turned into muddy rivers that have flooded homes and businesses, making it difficult for people to even obtain food, and movements are almost always severely hindered in the affected areas.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 04/12/2025
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Obstacles to sky observation in Atacama

A project for a large renewable energy field with wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, a desalination plant and a port risks hindering sky observation in Atacama in Chile on the Pacific coast; at least according to astronomers who argue that one of the darkest spots on Earth, located in a desert and inhospitable area, making it suitable for studying the origins of the universe and planet formation, could be affected by light pollution, dust, vibrations, and even atmospheric turbulence. Regarding renewable energy it has long been requested that it be more ecological, with every component produced coming from a controlled supply chain that does not impact the environment during production, including the extraction of materials necessary for assembly or other production aspects.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 03/12/2025
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Role of climate change in Asian floods

With the death toll exceeding eleven hundred people across Thailand, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, some have once again pointed out how climate change is causing extreme rainfall and significantly intensifying storms in the region. Meanwhile the situation in western Sumatra is particularly difficult for the population, often hungry and in need of everything while there is controversy over the slow arrival of aid and relief efforts, the floods have carried large amounts of mud and debris that hinder rescue operations to find the hundreds of people still missing, then digging is also needed beneath the numerous landslides. In Sri Lanka according to authorities international assistance is required in addition to the use of helicopters, then it is being described as one of the worst disasters in the country's history.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 02/12/2025
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Devastation in Indonesia after a strong cyclone

The death toll in western Sumatra is reported to have risen to over four hundred forty due to the tropical cyclone "Senyar," which three provinces devastated by landslides and floods after heavy rainfall, many areas are inaccessible due to impassable roads and communications are also difficult due to damage to telecommunications infrastructure. Some have requested a national state of emergency, there are numerous cases of submerged homes and people in severe distress needing aid, food and basic necessities. To report shifting focus to Sri Lanka across the Bay of Bengal more than one hundred fifty deaths and more than one hundred ninety missing due to cyclone "Ditwah" which recently caused floods and landslides on the island, affecting five hundred thousand people with severe weather.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 01/12/2025
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Severe weather in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

At least one hundred and eleven people are reported dead and over a hundred missing in North Sumatra due to the tropical cyclone called "Senyar", the local capital Medan has been flooded with muddy water causing inevitable serious disruptions for the population; in general landslides are reported after the heavy monsoon rains, often communications are cut off, there are power outages and some areas are covered with debris and therefore difficult to reach. Lhockseumawe the second city of Aceh is also flooded and the regional highway is unusable, resulting in paralysis throughout the region. As for Sri Lanka there are reports of sixty-nine deaths and thirty-four missing due to floods and landslides following torrential rains and strong wind gusts caused by cyclone "Ditwah", with road and rail traffic problems.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 29/11/2025
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Potentially pandemic avian influenza

Due to outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza hundreds of millions of birds have been culled in recent years causing disruptions in food supply chains and rising prices, then the risk of a pandemic worse than that caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus for Covid-19 is increasing, although for the moment human infections remain quite rare. According to experts the problem is that the virus could adapt to infect mammals and then humans potentially leading to human-to-human transmission, but unlike SARS-CoV-2 which was mainly lethal for vulnerable individuals avian influenza could be deadly for healthy individuals, including children; however several antiviral medicines are available that should be effective against the avian influenza virus allowing for vaccine preparation.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 28/11/2025
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Flooding difficulties in southern Thailand

The death toll in southern Thailand would have risen to thirty-three due to flooding after days of heavy rainfall in seven provinces, which authorities have described as the worst in three centuries. A state of emergency has been declared for Songkhla Province, with over twelve hundred residents forced to leave their flooded homes, the tourist destination of Hat Yai has also been affected. There are reports of people being electrocuted as well as drowned due to the torrents of overflowing water that have turned streets into rivers, with people trying to save themselves by swimming among cars and debris carried away by the force of the water. To report on a different note but still regarding environmental issues that the controversy over the limited results achieved by the COP30 climate conference in Brazil has not yet subsided, with the exit from fossil fuel use still seeming far off.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 27/11/2025
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Bad weather in some regions of Italy

Storms have caused the Sarno River in Campania region to overflow (also known for being one of the most polluted rivers in Europe), and several roads have been flooded, there are also reports of fallen trees and gusts of wind in this area due to the wave of bad weather, which has partially affected Tuscany region as well; then in the North there are sometimes reports of intense cold peaks as happened for example in the city of Bolzano. To report changing the topic but remaining within natural themes the disastrous situation in the Gaza Strip where heavy rainfall has caused the formation of muddy puddles in the large tent camps built with worn-out and inadequate materials, it is reported that eighty percent of the buildings have been destroyed due to the long-standing conflict in the area, the sewage systems do not work and all primary resources are scarce.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 26/11/2025
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Floods in Thailand and damage assessment in Vietnam

Days of heavy rainfall have caused widespread flooding in southern Thailand due to the collapse of sections of river embankments, at least one death has been reported in Songkhla province with thousands of people evacuated and entire districts flooded, and many flights canceled; affected residents are often forced to move through water and rescuers use boats to help people in distress. In Vietnam the death toll from recent floods in central areas of the country has reportedly risen to ninety-one with eleven people missing, authorities are assessing the extensive damage for recovery efforts: two hundred thirty-five thousand homes were flooded and eighty thousand hectares of crops were damaged, making this a climate event described as one of the worst in decades in terms of its impact on the territory.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 25/11/2025
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Silence on phasing out fossil fuel use in COP30

The conference in Belem in Brazil COP30 concluded with a compromise regarding the increase in funds to help poor countries cope with climate change, but it apparently omits any mention of phasing out fossil fuel use. Some protested with polemical speeches arguing that emissions cannot continue to rise and that the future of upcoming generations is compromised, then the money cannot be eaten essentially referring to the fact that when land is no longer arable or lands are submerged due to rising seas it will no longer be possible to obtain the necessary sustenance for entire populations. Voluntary actions are encouraged to accelerate the transition to less polluting energy sources, but for example it has long been noted that even in this sector the production chain is not very environmentally friendly.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 24/11/2025
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Earthquake in central Bangladesh

There are reportedly at least ten victims and over a hundred injured due to a quake estimated between magnitude 5.5 and 5.7, which shook old Dhaka and other nearby densely populated areas of the capital. Panic spread among the population who poured into the streets not knowing where to take shelter; criticism arose over the lack of large open spaces, which exposed people to the risk of buildings collapsing on those trying to avoid falling debris during a fairly strong earthquake that was also felt in India. When planning the layout of a city in addition to considering earthquake-resistant standards, escape routes and suitable open spaces should be provided to accommodate large numbers of people (for example in public parks) which should also be prepared in advance to manage emergencies.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 22/11/2025
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Landslides and eruptions in Indonesia, heavy rains in Vietnam

There are reportedly thirty deaths and twenty-one missing in the city of Cilacap and the Banjarnegara region in Central Java due to a landslide that swept away dozens of homes following torrential rainfall, then the eruption of the Semeru volcano, three thousand six hundred seventy-six meters high forced the evacuation of over a thousand people; volcanic ash and gases expelled more than two kilometers above the summit reached thirteen kilometers away with pyroclastic flows, damaged houses, at least one destroyed school and injuries from burns. As for Vietnam which has long been experiencing heavy rains, there are thirteen reported deaths and forty-three thousand people evacuated in areas of the country affected by flooding, rescuers often have to use boats to help people in difficulty, then damage and disruption to the population.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 21/11/2025
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Artificial intelligence not recommended for children

The use of generative artificial intelligence chatbot applications according to experts could cause cognitive and learning deficits, language delays, overweight and obesity and therefore would be discouraged for children; moreover these applications capable of generating images capture the attention of young people by exploiting the vulnerabilities of a mind that is still developing. As for adults a recent study revealed that it is now no longer possible to distinguish AI-generated music (assuming it can even be called musical art) from that composed by humans. The data centers that support generative artificial intelligence consume large amounts of energy and water for cooling computer boards, and furthermore these electronic centers take up land that could be used for other purposes.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 20/11/2025
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Discussions on who will host the COP31 conference

Australian authorities have reportedly stated that they do not intend to oppose Turkey as the host country for the upcoming COP31 conference on reducing pollutant emissions; in fact, doing so would not send a good signal regarding the unity needed to effectively act on global climate issues. Australia had previously declared itself willing to host the conference also due to the proximity of the Pacific Islands threatened by tropical cyclones and rising sea levels, but apparently estimates of the COP31 costs played a role in a step back. If neither Australia nor Turkey accepts the choice could fall on the city of Bonn in Germany and in the meantime discussions on this issue continue, but studies estimate that emissions from fossil fuels are set to reach a new record by 2025.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 19/11/2025
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Damage and disruptions due to bad weather in Italy

The flooding of the Judrio and Torre rivers in Friuli region forced the evacuation of about three hundred people in areas between Palmanova and Cormons, with two victims caused by a landslide that swept away some homes, livestock lost due to flooding, and crops damaged; it is reported that two to three hundred millimeters of rain fell in a few hours due to a downpour, then there were also damages and disruptions in Liguria and Tuscany regions. To report changing the topic but staying on natural-related events that a Turkish ship carrying four thousand tons of liquefied gas was hit near Odessa due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there are fears it could explode and authorities state that it is an extremely critical situation, the nearby areas were evacuated as a precaution, and the crew of the ship was also evacuated.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 18/11/2025
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Italy divided in two regarding weather conditions

While the northern regions have been affected by a wave of bad weather with for example tornadoes in Liguria region, heavy downpours, significant damage and one victim and one people missing in Friuli, in the southern regions the temperatures have been unusually high for the season; in fact, there are reports of swimming in the sea on the beaches of Calabria and tourists enjoying sun and calm seas in Tropea, even though the region often has to face a prolonged water crisis that forces rationing, causes inconvenience for the population, and damages crops. To report moving the attention to other scenarios six people have died in southeastern Vietnam due to intense rainfall and resulting landslides; then recently in England evacuations took place near the town of Monmouth in Wales because of the storm called "Claudia", a river overflowed flooding streets, cars, and businesses with muddy water.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 17/11/2025
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Impact of climate change on winter sports

Many will have noticed how often in the mountains you only see a narrow trail of hard "artificial" snow on the slopes, flanked by green fields and trees not covered in snow and this can only have a significant impact on winter sports, for example a study conducted in 2024 found that the number of locations suitable to host the Olympic Games was rapidly decreasing due to climate change, with only half of the twenty-one previously identified locations still suitable to host them by 2050. Ski athletes complain about how competition conditions have changed due to higher temperatures; many typical training parameters need to be adjusted and corresponding schedules revised, sports equipment adapted; and almost always it is no longer possible to train on glaciers in the summer.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 15/11/2025
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Last days of water for Tehran in Iran

It is estimated that there are about nine days of water left in the reserves of the city of Tehran which has ten million inhabitants and Iranian authorities if it does not rain will have to evacuate the capital due to a water emergency that some describe as national and extraordinary, trying to find a place to host citizens. Controversy surrounds how the reserves have been managed, with an outdated water distribution network, decades of over-pumping water and unrestrained use of the remaining water, so much so that the example of Cape Town in South Africa is mentioned, which in 2015 facing a severe water crisis managed within less than two years to reduce water consumption by about fifty percent by planning measures such as increasing recycling, transparency in usage, fixing leaks, public education, and setting a realistic price for water resources.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 14/11/2025
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Demand for fossil fuels could remain high

A rapid shift to cleaner energy was expected but it seems that demand for fossil fuels could remain high, at least according to statements from an international energy agency which also highlights how climate targets for emissions reduction may not be achieved, for example with the United States intending to further increase oil and gas production. It is generally estimated that oil production will reach one hundred thirteen million barrels by 2050 which is thirteen percent more than in 2024. Recently there was much debate during the COP30 climate conference in Brazil about the authorization to exploit deposits about five hundred kilometers off the coast from the mouth of the Amazon River for a large field that could make the country a major oil exporter.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 13/11/2025
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Difficulties in Jamaica due to a hurricane

The death toll in Jamaica would have risen to at least forty-five, with fifteen missing due to the hurricane named "Melissa" that struck the country two weeks ago; two cities are still unreachable, so this is still a provisional count while services are being restored. Helicopters have dropped food and essential supplies to isolated communities, then it is reported that thirty thousand people have been evacuated with eleven hundred still living in eighty-eight open shelters. The category five hurricane "Melissa" was one of the most powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic, with record-breaking characteristics, having for example destroyed homes and crops in Cuba, caused severe flooding in southwestern Haiti with at least forty-three victims and aid has been provided to populations struggling to recover from the impact of the strong vortex.
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Tel: +39 338 1809310 Date: 12/11/2025
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Pirates in jacket and necktie

By now the traditional image of the pirates organizes in groups from corsairs armed of guns and knives to the cingula have yielded the step to the new predator dressed in jacket and necktie that is annoying the web (bandits that unload entire site and they identify the protection keys, steal the symbols, musics..), even with one name of all security that hides the deceit to before the tacking of click. As an example writing "salutary.eu" on a famous search engine between the entrance connections to the site www.salutistico.it, others do not authorize links appear between which also one to those in order to unload freewares, but that practically they turn out to payment through Dialer. Attention to the pirates, exploratory of the web Internet, sails in sure waters; in fact the Demo of the program "Well-being Body - Mind - Soul" deposited that it enjoys all the copyrights can unload free from my salutary.eu Internet site or salutary.eu compiling the appropriate card of recording (and subsequently with relative password communicated) and I dissociate myself from the use of my software to payment for whichever site different from the mine. To notice unfortunately that also writing "salutistico.it" for the original site, are visualized links truculent or trap. - Lately is disappeared the intere site from some search engines.. (that evidently could use the same criteria of selection).
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Telephone: +39 338 1809310 Date: 19/01/2007
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