❄️ Melting glacier in the Alps changes border between Switzerland and Italy
The melting of the Theodul glacier, in the Alps, as a result of the effects caused by climate change, changed the border between Switzerland and Italy, putting the location of an inn in the Italian mountains into dispute (AFP).
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The issue came to light because the area, which depends on tourism, is located at the top of one of the largest ski resorts in the world.
The Italian-Swiss border is determined by the flow of meltwater – in which meltwater will flow down both sides of the mountain towards one country or another (The Independent 🚥).
The situation was the subject of diplomatic negotiations that began in 2018 and were concluded last year. The details of the agreement, however, remain secret. The result will only be revealed when it is stamped by the Swiss government, which will not happen before 2023 (The Guardian).
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🐻❄️ Polar bears scavenge for food
A team of Canadian and North American scientists warned that trash poses an emerging threat to already vulnerable polar bear populations (Reuters).
That's because hungry animals are looking for food in landfills, while their icy habitat disappears. Polar bears depend on sea ice to hunt seals.
This change in behavior is causing deadly conflicts with people, as report published in Oryx magazine.
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🍃 Is there life without plastic?
Um article published by BBC News questionwhether it is possible to eliminate the use of plastic from our lives. The document presents data that attest to the enormous presence of the material in our environment, but also highlights the relevance of plastic in several areas, such as medicine and the food industry. The solution, therefore, would be to determine which plastics are really necessary and which can be replaced?
🌊 Curto Tip: plastic in the oceans
It's worth following a new series promoted by The Guardian about pollution caused by plastic in the oceans.
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🌱 World Mangrove Protection Day
July 26th is world mangrove protection day, a fundamental part of ecological balance. Understand the importance of this ecosystem and how we can protect it.
- Mangroves: what they are and why it is important to conserve them (National Geographic)
- World Mangrove Protection Day: How important are mangroves? (Route Brazil)
- July 26th – World Mangrove Protection Day (Conservation International)
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