La Era Environment

New Study Reveals India's Extreme Heat Causes 3,400 Excess Deaths Daily

Research indicates that extreme heat events in India result in approximately 3,400 excess deaths per day, a figure that significantly exceeds official heatstroke mortality records.

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Danish island of Bornholm models community-led wind energy

Bornholm’s residents are developing one of the world's largest community-owned wind farms, building on a legacy of energy innovation that dates back to the 1940s.

Wind turbines on the island of Bornholm.

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Europe faces record-breaking heatwave as warming trends accelerate

European nations have issued urgent heat warnings as a record-breaking heatwave drives temperatures to unprecedented levels, following a UN-backed report identifying the continent as the world's fastest-warming region.

People navigating a record-breaking heatwave in a European city.

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Five suspected rhino poachers killed in Zululand police shootout

South African police intercepted five armed suspects on the R618 road on Saturday evening, resulting in a fatal shootout.

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European air quality improves but misses 2030 pollution targets, EEA says

Up to 20 percent of monitoring stations across 39 European countries report pollution levels exceeding EU air quality standards, according to a new report.

Air quality monitoring in a European city

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Energy ministers gather in Colombia for summit to break fossil fuel deadlock

Energy ministers from approximately 50 countries are meeting in Santa Marta to establish concrete solutions for transitioning away from oil, gas, and coal.

Energy ministers meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia

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Ambani heir offers sanctuary for Colombia's escaped Escobar hippos

Anant Ambani, son of Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani, has formally requested the Colombian government to relocate the hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private collection.

Four endangered mountain bongos arrive in Kenya from Czech zoo

Four critically endangered mountain bongo antelopes have been repatriated to Kenya from the Prague Zoo to bolster wild populations.

Trump administration expands federal biofuel mandates, increasing soy and corn requirements

President Trump announced record amounts of soy-based biodiesel and corn-based ethanol will be required for blending into petroleum-based fuels.

Earth Day 2026 focuses on soil regeneration and planetary boundaries

The 2026 Earth Day theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' highlights the urgent need to address the sixth mass extinction through regenerative practices.

Climate change extends pollen season in UK and Europe, study finds

The pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe has lengthened by up to two weeks since the 1990s due to global heating.

Mercedes-Benz fellowship opens global call for sustainable innovation mentors

The beVisioneers program is seeking professionals in Chile to mentor the next generation of planet-positive projects before the May 2026 deadline.