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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report scorpion infestation in Vila Branca, Jacareí; see how to act if stung

Residents in the Vila Branca neighborhood of Jacareí report a growing scorpion infestation following maintenance work that left cut vegetation scattered around, providing shelter for the pests.

Mar 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Development of the Fighting (Day 1483): A New Russian Offensive Will Soon Begin - Where It Might Lead and What Is Already Not Going According to Plan

A new Russian offensive is anticipated in Ukraine with increased military activity reported, particularly focusing on key strategic locations and implications of vegetation on wartime tactics.

Mar 18 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire in vegetation area in Vila Velha causes smoke seen in cities of Greater Vitória

A large fire broke out in a vegetation area in Jardim Marilândia, Vila Velha, causing smoke visible in neighboring cities of Greater Vitória.

Mar 18 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The green center of the Earth is moving northeast

An international research team has found that the Earth's green center, which indicates where plant ecosystems are most concentrated, is shifting northeast over the last 40 years.

Mar 18 • 00:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador lost more than 1 million hectares of primary vegetation in 20 years

Ecuador has lost over 1 million hectares of primary vegetation between 2001 and 2024, according to data from the MapBiomas initiative.

Mar 16 • 20:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

It will become a little cooler this week

Latvia will experience cooler temperatures this week, with minimal rainfall and a significant record of warm temperatures recorded earlier this month.

Mar 16 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New zoning regularized clandestine land subdivision in green areas of SP, points out the Public Prosecutor's Office

A region in Itaquera, São Paulo, previously designated as an Environmental Protection Zone, has undergone a zoning change allowing construction despite being covered in vegetation and facing legal challenges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Once Choked in Weeds, Locals Celebrate 'Mud Coming Back' to Wetland

Tasmanian locals celebrate the recovery of their wetlands as invasive rice grass is nearly eradicated, allowing native vegetation and fish species to thrive again.

Mar 13 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report that the City Hall of SP made drastic pruning of vegetation in a square in Pirituba, North Zone of SP

Residents of Pirituba in São Paulo express shock at the drastic pruning of vegetation in a local square, believing much of the established greenery has been destroyed.

Mar 12 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP investigates fire that destroyed more than 20 hectares of vegetation in the Pantanal of MS

The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul is investigating a fire that burned over 20 hectares of native vegetation in a permanent preservation area in Brazil’s Pantanal region.

Mar 11 • 16:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Valley of Death in the USA has bloomed after ten years

The article discusses the resurgence of vegetation in Death Valley, USA, after a decade of harsh conditions.

Mar 11 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deforestation of green area included by Ibaneis in aid to BRB could release 104,500 tons of carbon dioxide into the air, study points out

A study reveals that potential urbanization of a green area in the Federal District could release over 104,500 tons of CO2 due to native vegetation decomposition.

Mar 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They carry us by weight': mosquitoes proliferate in areas with overgrown weeds and vegetation in Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, residents are increasingly troubled by swarms of mosquitoes due to overgrown vegetation following recent rains.

Mar 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Environment declares Cerro Azul as Protective Forest and Vegetation

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment officially designated Cerro Azul as a Protective Forest and Vegetation to conserve its tropical dry forest ecosystem.

Mar 6 • 20:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In northern Guayaquil areas, more clearing and fumigation are requested in parks due to the rainy season

Residents in northern Guayaquil are calling for increased vegetation clearing and fumigation in parks as heavy rains have led to significant overgrowth and mosquito proliferation.

Mar 6 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fervedouro in Jalapão is flooded and covered in vegetation after heavy rains in Tocantins

The Mumbuca Fervedouro in Jalapão became flooded and overrun with vegetation following intense rainfall in the region.

Mar 3 • 20:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Matagorda: where it is located and the curious origin of this locality's name

Matagorda, a locality in Andalusia, Spain, has a name linked to its dense vegetation, derived from Latin terms meaning 'large bushes.'

Mar 3 • 17:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF demands measures against fires in railway stretches that pass through 30 cities in SP

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has recommended that railway concessionaires enhance vegetation control and remove biomass along railways in São Paulo to prevent fires.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Green Quinchos: How to Transform Rigid and Dry Spaces into Botanical Oases

The article discusses the transformation of traditional Argentine quinchos into hybrid spaces that incorporate significant vegetation, enhancing both aesthetics and function.

Feb 28 • 06:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man fined R$ 1,200 for setting fire in vegetation area in Euclides da Cunha Paulista

A 70-year-old man was fined R$ 1,200 for illegally setting fire to a vegetation area in Euclides da Cunha Paulista, Brazil, without environmental authorization.

Feb 27 • 17:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Curious Reason Why Karen Bass Deployed 500 Goats in Los Angeles: Savings and Security

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has deployed 500 goats in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve as part of a pilot project to clear invasive vegetation and reduce wildfire risk.

Feb 24 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus Stops on SP-147 in Piracicaba Overrun by Brush, Residents Report Finding Snakes

Residents of the Nova Suíça neighborhood in Piracicaba express concerns over high grass at bus stops along SP-147, stating it poses risks and impacts access to public transport.

Feb 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits abandoned car shell and mobilizes firefighters in Três Marias; VIDEO

Firefighters responded to a fire involving an abandoned car shell in Santa Catarina, Três Marias, triggered by an arson attempt on nearby vegetation.

Feb 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Satellite Images: How Israel's 'Poisons' Killed Hundreds of Hectares in Quneitra?

Satellite images reveal extensive damage to vegetation in agricultural areas in Quneitra, Syria, following Israeli aerial spraying operations.

Feb 17 • 09:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria Launches Largest National Tree Planting Campaign by Planting 5 Million Seedlings in One Day

Algeria has initiated its largest national tree planting campaign, aiming to plant 5 million seedlings in a single day across all 69 provinces to enhance vegetation and protect the environment.

Feb 16 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Landslide Closes Alóag-Santo Domingo Road at km 57

A landslide has blocked the Alóag-Santo Domingo road in Ecuador, halting vehicle circulation due to debris and vegetation on the highway.

Feb 15 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Agricultural plane makes emergency landing in vegetation area in the interior of SP

An agricultural plane made an emergency landing in a vegetated area in Mendonça, SP, with the pilot escaping unharmed after experiencing engine failure.

Feb 13 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Historic discovery: archaeologists find a military fort hidden for over 5,000 years

Archaeologists have uncovered a fortified military structure in Neamț County, Romania, that has been hidden for over five millennia beneath dense vegetation.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: a mass of garbage and vegetation clogs pipes and blocks water flow in a river in Taubaté

In Taubaté, Brazil, a blockage caused by a large mass of garbage and vegetation has impeded water flow in a local creek, affecting 290 residents and leaving 32 homeless after recent heavy rains.

Feb 11 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With the support of satellite images, police catch and fine man R$ 1,500 for illegal deforestation in Salmourão

A 55-year-old man was fined R$ 1,595 for illegally deforesting native vegetation in Salmourão, Brazil, using satellite imagery for monitoring.

Feb 7 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Between Valencia and Cuenca: the reservoir of clear turquoise waters from which you can access several hiking routes

The Contreras reservoir, located between the Comunitat Valenciana and Castilla-La Mancha, features clear turquoise waters and provides access to various hiking trails in a natural setting of limestone slopes and native vegetation.

Feb 6 • 11:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Farmer fined more than R$ 12 thousand for animal mistreatment and environmental damage in Anhumas

A 36-year-old farmer was fined over R$ 12,000 for mistreating animals and hindering the natural regeneration of native vegetation in Anhumas, SP, following a police investigation.

Feb 4 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man fined over R$ 5,000 for illegally removing native vegetation in Salmourão

A 44-year-old man was fined more than R$ 5,000 for illegally clearing native vegetation on a farm in Salmourão, SP, following an environmental degradation report.

Feb 3 • 13:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Concerning Turn in Greenland - 'It's a Serious Matter'

The Arctic region has entered a 'new era' where vegetation and wildlife are now facing unprecedented weather conditions that they are not adapted to, posing serious risks.

Feb 3 • 03:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Two small fires broke out near Šibenik

Two minor fires occurred on Monday evening in the Šibenik-Knin County, quickly extinguished by firefighters with minimal damage to vegetation.

Feb 2 • 20:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Why was 2025 so bad for fires? The scrub was key and the heat wave, too

Researchers attribute the record levels of fires in 2025 to exceptional temperatures and the type of vegetation available.

Jan 12 • 18:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Fires in Argentine Patagonia burned nearly 15,000 hectares of land in a week

Forest fires in Argentine Patagonia have devastated nearly 15,000 hectares of vegetation with hundreds of firefighters and volunteers working to contain the blazes.

Jan 11 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Victoria, Australia in a state of disaster due to wildfires

Authorities in Victoria, Australia have declared a state of disaster due to the extensive wildfires affecting the region's low vegetation.

Jan 10 • 05:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Caribbean in its purest form: a few days of disconnection in Samaná Bay

Samaná Bay in the Dominican Republic offers a serene escape with its stunning landscapes, lush vegetation, and tranquil beaches.

Jan 7 • 12:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Numerous Reports of Firework Accidents

On New Year's Eve, police in the capital region dealt with multiple incidents related to fireworks, loud parties, intoxicated individuals, and fires in vegetation or buildings, along with disturbances in downtown Reykjavik.

Jan 1 • 06:51 UTC

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