https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/152411/fires-rage-in-central-chile https://apnews.com/article/chile-forest-fires-drought-casualties-4f85c0671d70cfcb0a677d410a0b3961 In early February of this year, fires broke out in central Chile, specifically the Valparaiso region, and the wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the coastal area of Vina del Mar. This image of smoke pouring into the air was taken on February 3 by NASA’s Aqua satellite using the MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) instrument. According to… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/28/ontario-indigenous-languages-legislature-canada In Ontario, Canada, lawmakers can now address legislation using indigenous languages. Locals say this is a big step forward and recognition of the “first language” of the region. The government house leader, Paul Calandra, worked to amend the standing rule that previously required lawmakers to use French or English but now allows such languages to be used when addressing… Read more »
https://abcnews.go.com/US/solar-eclipse-weather-forecast-see-event/story?id=108756487 https://abcnews.go.com/US/aprils-total-solar-eclipse-historic-event-us/story?id=107977119 On April 8th, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible throughout the United States. The path starts in Texas and stretches all the way to Maine, and these populated areas will be viewing the solar eclipse in its totality; however, a partial eclipse will be visible outside of the path, specifically in local areas. The next total solar… Read more »
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/u-s-seizes-iranian-tied-cargo-jet-grounded-in-argentina-39296e79?mod=americas_more_article_pos19 The U.S. has seized a Venezuelan-owned cargo jet that had been tied to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Gaurd Corps) after it was grounded in Argentina, and its arrival prompted an investigation into possible terrorism ties. The Boeing 747 was sold to Venezuela by Iran’s Mahan Air, which was determined to be a transaction that broke U.S. sanctions against the… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/06/haiti-gangs-prime-minister Ariel Henry, the absent Prime Minister who has looked the other way through all of this violence, the gang boss, continues to mention the country will be plunged into civil war unless the leader steps down and passes that power onto those who may not be capable. Haiti is in a state of chaos; over the past six days,… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/americas/worlds-biggest-snake-amazon-intl-scli-scn/index.html Scientists in the Amazon Rainforest may have discovered a new species of snake, rumored to be one of the most giant snakes in the world. A team of scientists and hunters underwent a 10-day journey in the Bemeno region Baihuaeri Waorani and found a group of Anacondas waiting patiently for their prey in the river. Anacondas are some of… Read more »
