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Archaeologists Uncover 1,400-Year-Old Skeleton at Lima Pucllana Ritual Site — Aug 18, 2026Archaeologists unearthed the remains of an adult male near Huaca Pucllana in Lima, likely sacrificed as an offering during the closure of a ceremonial water canal dating to about 650 AD. The discovery provides new insight into Lima culture rituals at a major pre-Inca ceremonial center, which sits amid modern Lima’s Miraflores and San Isidro districts and is part of a region with hundreds of archaeological sites.

Indiana Men's Basketball Plans to Represent United States at FISU America Games in LimaSports — Jul 21, 2026The Indiana men’s basketball program will represent the United States at the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru from July 20 to August 1, with group play starting July 21 against Peru and elimination rounds to follow, all games streamed online. Under second-year coach Darian DeVries, the Hoosiers bring a largely new roster with seven transfers, and UniUSA alongside BTI Events manages USA participation and logistics.

Video from Inside Plane Records Fatal Moment of Impact with Airport FiretruckReporting — Nov 20, 2022Two people were killed Friday after a plane struck a firetruck while taking off in Lima, Peru. The Latam Airlines plane hit the truck Friday afternoon at Jorge Chávez International Airport, according to the BBC . In…

Sainpoly pushes polycarbonate greenhouses for year-round crops in harsh climatesTech — 18hSainpoly is promoting polycarbonate greenhouse technology designed for demanding environments, addressing extreme temperatures, hail, and uneven daylight within controlled-environment agriculture. The PC hollow sunsheets provide impact resistance, light transmission, and thermal insulation to boost year-round yield while reducing winter energy use by two- to three-fold, especially in cold northern, hail-prone, and high-altitude regions.

Rachel Meyers If the hail resistance holds up as claimed, these sheets might finally give high-altitude farms a reliable edge over glass.

Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees — 1dAmnesty on Sept. 18 sought release of U.S. deportees Soliman and Birhane after Equatorial Guinea police bagged their heads and beat them Sept. 11; nearly 30 remain detained.

Sam Okafor Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.

EPA Finalizes Repeal of Power Plant Climate Rules — Sep 11, 2026Methane remains a critical climate threat as researchers pursue new removal methods, including MIT’s catalyst system that turns methane into formaldehyde and other advanced approaches, while policymakers debate how to regulate methane pollution in energy production. At the same time, the administration’s proposals to loosen leak-inspection rules for low-producing stripper wells and heightened scrutiny of other methane-emitting facilities spark concerns from environmental groups and public watchdogs about worsening air quality and climate impacts.

Supreme Court to Hear Climate Nuisance Case Critics Warn Could Cost Trillions — 3dFormer AG Bill Barr warned that climate lawsuits against American energy companies could strengthen adversaries like China and Russia by targeting private firms while sovereign immunity protects state-owned producers; he argued that Boulder County’s Suncor case and similar suits threaten to shift production abroad and raise energy costs, with some filings reportedly seeking trillions in damages. Barr also contended that such state-law claims have national and global implications that the Constitution bars from being controlled by individual states, and warned that a single victory could cripple U.S. energy producers.

Jared Kim Trillions in damages against U.S. firms while foreign producers stay untouched will only raise costs for regular families.

TX Solar Displays Solar Street Lights for Projects in 20 Countries — 2dTX Solar, officially Yangzhou Tianxiang Road Lamp Equipment Co., Ltd., presents itself as an integrated OEM solar street-light supplier with in-house manufacturing, offering bespoke luminaire housings, modular all-in-one and split-type systems, 3D modeling, photometric testing, and a growing patent portfolio to support projects in 20+ countries. The company markets turnkey outdoor lighting solutions for infrastructure, highways, and off-grid and climate-varied deployments, highlighting high-mast towers, solar energy Street lights, and battery options (lithium and gel) showcased at major events like the Canton Fair and targeted at municipal, EPC, and international contractors.

Priya Raman Solar lights like these could help a lot in off-grid regions if the batteries last in extreme weather.

Illegal Gold Mining Surges on Brazil Indigenous Lands — 4dG Mining Ventures reports a new near-surface gold discovery at Gurupi in Brazil, along with strong drill results at Tocantinzinho, signaling potential for a broader, multi-asset growth pipeline. Separately, IPAM’s analysis shows illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous lands in the Amazon expanded dramatically, with 2024 areas far larger than 1985 and ongoing mercury contamination and climate-related harms, prompting calls for stronger enforcement, traceability, and Indigenous-led adaptation.

Asset Owners Double AI Environmental Risk View in Year — 4dGrowing concerns about AI's environmental footprint are rising among asset owners and the public, with surveys showing worries about data-center energy use, electricity costs, and climate impacts as AI expands. Meanwhile, new research explores using generative AI to forecast air pollution more efficiently, and debates over data centers include pollution from power plants and calls for policies on grid upgrades and clean energy.

31 Rowcroft Supporters Reach Kilimanjaro Summit, Raise £113,000 — 3d31 South Devon Rowcroft supporters reached Kilimanjaro’s 5,895m Uhuru Peak at 6am on 10 September and have raised £113,000 for the hospice.

Elena Vasquez Reaching Uhuru Peak at 6am after the effort they put in shows real commitment from the whole group.

Von der Leyen to Address AI Wildfires Ukraine and Trade in EU Speech — 4d"Von der Leyen will deliver the EU’s annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg to outline priorities for the coming year, likely covering AI, climate change, wildfires, online safety for children, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade, with the contents kept under wraps." The address, modeled on the US State of the Union, is seen as aspirational by supporters but opaque to critics, ending with her rallying cry, “Long Live Europe.”

Elena Vasquez I hope her speech pushes concrete steps on AI safety and Ukraine aid instead of vague promises.

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Austin Cybercab DeploymentsWorld — Sep 11, 2026Regional and national headlines center on a high-stakes legal fight over a new New England transmission line and Plymouth, Massachusetts, preparing for higher insurance costs tied to climate risks, while regulators scrutinize Elon Musk's Tesla for driverless taxi deployments amid evolving safety standards.

India to Host BRICS Summit Amid Global Divisions — Sep 6, 2026BRICS continues to serve as a dialogue platform for Global South members despite divergent domestic priorities and ongoing global conflicts, with India’s 18th summit presidency framed as a path to more inclusive, practical cooperation. Under India’s leadership, the summit emphasis centers on Humanity First, resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, focusing on AI and digital tech, reliable supply chains, financial integration, climate action and youth empowerment, with New Delhi hosting the 12–13 September 2026 event to mark BRICS’ 20th anniversary.

Home Insurance Costs Surge, Strain HomeownershipFinance — Sep 9, 2026Global home insurance costs are rising driven by extreme weather, high construction costs, and evolving risk, as Canada reports a $439 million insured-loss event with a coverage gap for sewer backups, Australia sees premiums up about 51% over five years, and U.S. mortgage holders face a near-80% rise in insurance costs since 2020 while switching carriers can yield savings. Disparities persist in the U.S. and nationally, with Hispanic and Black homeowners paying substantially more for identical policies due to redlining legacies and related factors, highlighting ongoing inequities in home insurance affordability and access amid climate-driven risk.

Spain Seas Set Summer Temperature Records — Sep 11, 2026Global sea surface temperatures have sustained daily records for 100 consecutive days, about 1 degree Celsius above the 1982-2010 average, driven by ocean heat uptake and an emerging El Niño, with warnings of coral bleaching, stronger rainfall and storms, and ongoing marine heatwaves likely into next year. In Europe, Spain-recorded seas reached all-time highs across the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, including a Dragonera buoy reading of 33.02°C, attributed to human-caused climate change and accompanied by a record 61 heatwave days on land, signaling widespread risks to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and coastal communities.

Sam Okafor These sea temperatures hitting 33C will wipe out too much marine life along Spain's coasts before long.

Hurricanes Damage Hawaii, California; Infrastructure Remains Fragile — Sep 8, 2026Hawaii is still cleaning up after a record-setting hurricane season, with continuing damage assessments, school disruptions, and agricultural losses affecting residents and industries. Officials warn that the state’s water and power systems remain intertwined and fragile as climate-driven storms persist, underscoring the need for resilience investments across infrastructure, agriculture, and public services.

Fast Wildfires Threaten Western Forest RecoveryEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026New studies across the West show that faster, hotter wildfires driven by climate change are causing deeper ecological damage and slowing forest recovery, potentially transforming landscapes from dense forests to shrublands. In response, communities are stepping up mitigation and fuels-reduction efforts—from prescribed burns and defensible space around homes to Indigenous-led fire management and proactive suppression strategies—while officials note the need for a broader, proactive approach as fire seasons lengthen and intensify.

GenAI boosts climate modeling and ESG reporting as ethics debate growsTech — Aug 31, 2026GenAI is being positioned as a tool to accelerate sustainability and ESG efforts, from climate risk modelling to streamlined reporting, while sparking debates over ethics, governance, and licensing. The collection of pieces—from Gates’s call on AI ethics to Catholic prudence, a conference on sustainable AI, and licensing considerations—highlights AI’s broad implications for policy, education, and business practice.

Nepal puts cost of disaster at $5 billion, blaming climate change — Aug 31, 2026

Marcus Bell Blaming climate change is easy but deforestation and unplanned construction in flood-prone areas made this worse too. Multiple factors at play here.

Indonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese funding — Sep 1, 2026Indonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.

Marcus Bell Trading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.

UN warns world likely to overshoot 1.5°C, sees possible path back — Sep 2, 2026A group of UN-led assessments warn that the 1.5°C limit is increasingly likely to be breached in coming years, but still callable back down through a sustained overshoot-and-reduction pathway that combines rapid emission cuts with large-scale carbon removal. The consensus remains that while overshoot is not inevitable catastrophe, it will entail decades of heightened climate risks and requires urgent, bolder action across mitigation, adaptation, and governance to keep temperatures from rising further.

Tom Gallagher Betting on carbon removal tech that doesn't exist at scale yet feels like a plan built on hope, not engineering.

Filipiñana Wins Sundance Award, Examines Philippine InequalityEntertainment — Sep 3, 2026Filipiñana, Rafael Manuel’s satirical feature about a 17-year-old tee girl at an exclusive Manila country club, uses extreme heat and a lush golf-course setting to critique colonialism, inequality, and the slow pace of social change, earning Sundance’s Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The film foregrounds climate stress and a climate-poverty trap while drawing connections between land privatization, elite privilege, and deeper Filipino societal issues, with festival exposure and distribution plans expanding its international reach.

At Least 20 Orangutans Evacuated Across KalimantanEnvironment — Sep 3, 2026Across Indonesian Borneo, multiple orangutan rescue operations evacuated mothers and babies from encroaching forest fires in West Kalimantan, bringing total evacuations in Ketapang to nine this month, while health teams monitor for smoke-related respiratory effects; separately, 11 orangutans were evacuated from a forest fire in East Kalimantan, with officials noting stress and behavioral changes during the post-disaster relocation.

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