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Dried-up riverbed with cracked mud and sparse vegetation, illustrating the impact of the anomalous July 2026 on Ukrainian water bodies.

Hydrological Crisis: How the Anomalous July 2026 Threatened the Ecosystems of Ukrainian Rivers

Science 08/07/2026, 12:03
🌊 July 2026 was critical for Ukrainian rivers: the water volume of most waterways was significantly below normal. Precipitation deficit up to 80% across most of the country, although in some areas — downpours up to 300% of the norm. Ecosystems are under threat, especially on the Southern Bug and Pripyat. Ukraine is one of the most water-intensive countries in Europe, but freshwater reserves per capita are among the lowest. #Ukraine #Hydrology #Ecology #July2026
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Ethiopia planting trees: collage of forest canopy, hands holding soil, and seedlings — symbol of massive reforestation effort

350 million trees in one day: how Ethiopia tried to break the world record and what came of it

Science 08/02/2026, 17:14
In 2019, Ethiopia claimed to have planted 353 million trees in a single day, attempting to break the world record 🌳. Despite the lack of official confirmation from Guinness, the scale of the campaign impressed the UN. However, scientists note the problem of low seedling survival rates and call for shifting the focus from quantity to the quality of forest restoration 🌍.
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Thermometer at a bus stop showing +43°C, illustrating the extreme heat linked to doubled mortality rates in France

The Cost of Record Heat: Mortality Doubles in France

Health 07/18/2026, 02:07
Record heat at the end of June led to a doubling of mortality in the Île-de-France region: more than 1,500 additional deaths were recorded, most of whom were people over 65. 🔥📉 Across Europe, about 10,000 people became victims of abnormal temperatures. Paris authorities link this to global warming and point to the responsibility of the USA.
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