Tag: Climate Crisis
Colombia Declares State of Emergency in Eight Departments Due to Climate Crisis
The State of Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency is applied in Córdoba, Antioquia, La Guajira, Sucre, BolÃvar, Cesar, Magdalena and Chocó
February 12, 2026
Madagascar Declares National Disaster After Cyclone Gezani Devastation
Madagascar declared a national disaster on February 12, following Cyclone Gezani’s devastation, which left at least 31 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed. The Government of Madagascar declared a national disaster after Cyclone Gezani caused widespread devastation, leaving dozens of victims, massive housing destruction, and severe damage to key infrastructure across the Indian Ocean […]
February 12, 2026
Record Rains Flood Northern Colombia, Killing at Least 14
Record February rains have killed at least 14 people and affected over 120,000 across northern Colombia, overwhelming shelters and prompting emergency measures.
February 10, 2026
Cuba Hits 0°C for First Time in Recorded History
Cuba registered 0°C for the first time in its history on February 3, as a polar air mass brought unprecedented cold and frost to the Caribbean island. Cuba recorded 0 degree Celsius for the first time ever on Tuesday, February 3, an unprecedented low confirmed by the country’s meteorological institute. The record low was measured […]
February 4, 2026
Landslide in Indonesia’s West Bandung Kills Seven People
Seven people were killed and dozens remain missing after a powerful landslide struck West Bandung, Indonesia, following days of heavy rainfall. At least seven people have died and dozens are reported missing after a devastating landslide struck Pasirlangu village in Indonesia’s West Bandung region early Saturday morning, following days of heavy rainfall. Rescue teams are […]
January 24, 2026
Fires in Argentine Patagonia Consume Thousands of Hectares of Native Forest
The province of Chubut faces an unprecedented environmental tragedy aggravated by the drastic reduction of funds allocated to fighting fires by the Executive.
January 12, 2026
Southern Brazil Tornado Unroofs Homes Amid Rising Climate Concerns
A tornado struck the city of Farroupilha in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul region this Tuesday, December 24, unroofing 15 homes during a severe storm with winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, confirmed the local Civil Defense, though no injuries were reported. A powerful tornado impacted the city of Farroupilha, located in Brazil’s southern […]
December 24, 2025
Argentina’s Environmental Rollback Through Law and Budget
Argentina’s proposed glacier law reform and 2026 budget signal a sharp rollback in environmental protections, according to environmental and legal organizations.
December 17, 2025
Argentina Moves to Roll Back Glacier Protections Amid Mining Push
Argentina’s push to weaken glacier protections would expose strategic water reserves to mining, undermining human rights and climate resilience despite scientific warnings.
November 23, 2025
Caribbean Nations Confront Widespread Devastation After Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba are facing extensive recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa — the most powerful storm ever to strike Jamaica — left dozens dead and communities across the Caribbean in ruins.