Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
– Issue of “overtourism” in popular destinations in 2024 as global tourism numbers surpassed pre-pandemic levels. – Places like Sintra, Portugal saw extremely high visitor numbers that overwhelmed local infrastructure and made life difficult for residents. Traffic jams, lack of basic services, and crowded attractions are some of the impacts described. – The influx of […]
One of Earth’s Continents Is Rising Up, And The Effects Could Be Huge
– Antarctica is rising as it sheds glacial ice weight, in a process called post-glacial uplift. This is allowing the continent to literally rise from the ocean like an expanding sponge. – New research finds Antarctica’s uplift is occurring faster than expected, in decades rather than millennia, due to the soft, squishy mantle rock beneath […]
Iran says it will not take ‘hasty action’ against Israel for killing of Hamas political leader
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson said Iran will not take “hasty action” in response to Israel killing Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. The IRGC spokesperson said time is on Iran’s side and their response may be prolonged, instead of an immediate reaction. This suggests Iran is taking a less confrontational […]