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Galapagos marine iguana trafficking prosecutions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Russian citizen sentenced to two years in prison for smuggling Galapagos marine iguanas

Ecuadorian courts have issued prison sentences to foreign nationals involved in the illegal smuggling of endemic marine iguanas from the Galapagos Islands. In late October, three Thai citizens were sentenced to four yea

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El Niño phenomenon and weather emergencies in Ecuador

13 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: Flooding in Manabí affects over 100 families in Montecristi and Manta

Ocean temperatures off the coast of Ecuador have remained significantly higher than seasonal norms, with specialists from the Instituto Oceanográfico y Antártico de la Armada (Inocar) reporting that expected cooling has

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Galapagos Islands flooding and school disruptions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Santa Cruz students return to classrooms in hybrid model

Heavy rains and flooding in the Santa Cruz canton of the Galapagos Islands, attributed to the El Niño phenomenon, led to an emergency declaration by the Cantonal Emergency Operations Committee. Following significant dama

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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

190 clusters · 1444 sources · last updated

Latest: Vietnam faces electricity and water shortages due to strong El Niño

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

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Galápagos Islands flooding and humanitarian response

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Galápagos floods cause casualties and damage due to El Niño

Intense rainfall and flooding in the Galápagos archipelago, driven by El Niño weather patterns, caused significant damage and fatalities. The emergency particularly impacted Santa Cruz Island, affecting thousands of peop

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Genetic adaptation of Chornobyl dogs

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Chernobyl dogs show genetic adaptation through natural selection

Research published in the journal Genes indicates that dogs living near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant are undergoing natural selection due to their environment. A study led by North Carolina State University analyzed

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El Niño phenomenon impacts South American ecosystems

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño phenomenon impacts Humboldt Current and Chilean fisheries

The El Niño phenomenon is causing significant ecological and economic disruptions across South America. In Ecuador, rising sea temperatures are threatening Galapagos penguin populations by driving away essential food sou

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Weather conditions in various Spanish regions

2 clusters · 56 sources · last updated

Latest: Santa Cruz, Galápagos, declares state of emergency after severe flooding

Weather reports for mid to late October 2026 indicate varying conditions across several Spanish locations. In mid-October, O Rosal experienced mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching 27 degrees Celsius and n

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