Reports vary, but it is estimated that between 600 and 700 (and even more) koalas have been "euthanized" in the Budj Bim National Park in southwest Victoria. Authorities say the move comes after a lightning-caused fire destroyed about 2000 hectares of koala habitat. With a lack of food and water,…
It happened around 14:20 local time. The epicenter of the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake was 16 kilometers northwest of the Burmese city of Sagaing, not far from the city of Mandalay (Myanmar's second largest city). After 12 minutes, another strong earthquake followed, with a magnitude of 6.4. This all caused causing…
During this weekend there has been a concerning event involving white toxic foam in South Australia covering hundreds of meters. The issue happened in Waitpinga Beach and Parsons Beach, south of Adelaide, South Australia. An unusual white foam has washed ashore, accompanied by dead fish. It has been reported that…
Orange prices experienced significant fluctuations in 2024, and several factors are influencing predictions for 2025. Factors like weather conditions, diseases (such as citrus greening), and harvest yields play crucial roles in determining supply. Strong demand, especially from the orange juice industry, can drive prices up, particularly when supply is limited.…
The strongest cyclone just hit Mayotte in over 90 years. It's a devastating situation, it caused severe damage and hundreds of deaths in the archipelago, and affected the whole region. Cyclone Chido made landfall on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, with winds exceeding 200 km/h. While official numbers are still being…
Coffee prices have been making headlines lately due to their record highs. This year has been particularly challenging for coffee production, leading to these price increases. Coffee prices have been making headlines lately due to their record highs. This year has been particularly challenging for coffee production, leading to these…
As the world is not getting into chaos enough already, we just got new one day ago. While tropical islands often associate on peaceful, calmed and beautiful scenes, recent events in Haiti have cast a chilling spotlight on how deeply rooted beliefs in witchcraft can lead to violence, political manipulation,…
Frank Bainimarama, convicted former Fiji Primer Minister was recently released from prison. Overall, he was in office from 5. January 2007 to 24. December 2022, a long therm. Back in mid 2020, during coronavirus, Frank Bainimarama tried to attract billionaires there as ,,escape the pandemic in paradise". In United Nation's…
Recently a catastrophe hit Florida and the region. Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, recently tore through Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While the Sunshine State bore the brunt of the storm, its impacts were felt across the wider region. Hurricane Milton did reach Category…
Many news-articles worldwide (this for example) reported that State Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Energy, Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, was arrested on Sunday along with two others in the capital Male, for (supposedly) casting black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu. She was detained for a week. As Maldives is…
