Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) that contributed to the dispersal of our species out of Africa wobbles in the Earth’s axis triggered periodic climate shifts that either encouraged migrations (creating green corridors to gain access to the eastern Mediterranean) or compelled them (causing prolonged droughts that will contribute to the largest Homo sapiens migration in the history of this planet It will be the biggest since our headcount has swollen from a few thousand people to more than eight billion today our species has been triggering a climate shift that is widely believed will encourage migrations in the future (for those who can afford it) or force them (for those who own nothing but the will to survive) Already in 1990, in its First Assessment Report, the IPCC argued that a mass migration could be the worst repercussion of the climate crisis ‘with millions of people displaced by shoreline erosion a number of studies have tried to predict how massive mass migrations will be by 2050 The estimates vary so wildly as to sound implausible — from 240 million to 1.2 billion people such a gap depends on the diverse metrics being used The most alarming figures also take into account the consequences of forced migration to liveable and cooler lands: tension The Pentagon has long been aware of the issue and it has often remarked publicly that the climate crisis is an acute geopolitical risk in itself both the proportion and the consequences of mass migrations to come are quite impossible to figure out will humanity manageto keep warming below 2°C or will the temperature go up unrestricted Physical and ideological barriers are already being erected against present migrations It’s impossible to imagine how much worse things may turn out if and when tens of million of people start escaping from hellish heat The UN hailed the Falepili Union as a groundbreaking deal: Australia offered Tuvalu citizens – whose islands are due to be submerged — the status of climate refugees However, it should be noted that Australia’s population density is the lowest after Mongolia and Namibia, while Tuvaluans are a mere 12,000 souls The Biden administration has released and then updated a report on this very issue which calls for ‘for US leadership to elevate the impact of climate change on migration and displacement in multilateral spaces’ Homo sapiens are just one of several million species living on this planet Climate change is either encouraging or compelling many of them to migrate which gives us a much more accurate view of the problem: fleeing from danger (or rushing to opportunities) is a universal trait of life a lot of alien and invasive species — both animals and plants — threatening agriculture and beyond around the world have been traveling aboard ships and planes Yet climate change is credited with making things terribly worse the global economic cost of managing invasive species was more than US$420 billion in 2019 I’m afraid this could become a somewhat monotonous conclusion for this column but this is just another extremely sound reason to say a swifter goodbye to climate-altering fossil fuels Filed Under: Briefing, Climate Change Tagged With: , Click Here for SUBSCRIPTION details Want to access Geographical on your tablet or smartphone Android or PC/Mac image below to download the app for your device Copyright © 2025 · Site by Syon Media Parts of Rio Grande do Sul have seen heavy rain throughout July Rainfall was particularly intense from 06 to 08 July At least twelve locations recorded more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours to 08 July Porto Alegre with 106.2mm and Santa Rosa with 150mm The state’s Civil Defence reported that 7,146 people were forced to leave their homes after flooding or landslides in 30 cities or municipalities Four cities have declared an emergency situation: Arroio do Meio Fatalities were reported in Caxias do Sul and Colinas Cruzeiro do Sul and Bom Retiro do Sul were flooded by the overflowing Taquari river Evacuations were carried out in São Borja after the Uruguay river broke its banks As of 11 July the Uruguay river stood at 9.5 metres at the Passo São Borja station The Uruguay is also above alert levels further downstream at Itaqui and Uruguaiana flooding homes in São Sebastião do Caí and displacing over 1,800 people The city of Igrejinha is also badly affected after flooding from the Paranhana river rivers including the Guaíba have also overflowed Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Contact General Enquiries: crack@crackmagazine.net Advertising: advertising@crackmagazine.net Family CC co Ground Work Simple Things Plinth Good Measure The Christmas Steps Information Jobs Diversity Policy Privacy Policy Terms of service Cookie Notice Landmrk Data An independent platform for contemporary culture Design and build by Plinth 14.03.24 Words by: Photography: José Dutra In October 2018, an exhilarating new sound infiltrated Spotify’s top ten 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Rising MCs L da Vinte and Gury’s Parado no Bailão was a regional twist on baile funk; no, it didn’t emit the same heat or intensity of Rio de Janeiro’s typical 150 bpm take on the genre, nor the tougher, more industrial stylings of São Paulo’s. Instead, this iteration was slower, hypnotic, with sparse production informed by US drill and trap. Its name? Funk mineiro. Despite systematic attempts to silence funk, the musical movement has grown to become one of Brazil’s most popular genres. According to Spotify data, funk ranks among the platform’s top five most listened-to domestic genres, while a study by the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reveals that funk is the most listened-to Brazilian musical style in other countries. The sound’s major hits usually came from two places: Rio or São Paulo. But this is rapidly changing with the rise of funk mineiro. Belo Horizonte’s funk scene has roots dating back to the 1980s. However, up until the 2000s, the main parties were held in enclosed spaces like sports club courts, exemplified by venues like Baile da Vilarinho. During this era, the music was informed by – and leaned into – hip-hop and Miami bass, with MCs chronicling urban life, violence, struggle and the enduring hope for better days ahead. DJ Anderson do Paraíso, a regular at the Aglomerado da Serra parties, first gained prominence in 2016 for the music he made in, and for, the ghetto. “Making music for the favelas has always been my focus,” explains Paraíso of his decision to steer away from more traditional funk structures. “I didn’t want to follow the trend because my vibe was different. If I followed that path, it wouldn’t be my originality. It isn’t my identity,” he firmly states. Paraíso stands as one of the most influential and respected producers in funk mineiro. At 19, he began making music in his bedroom using the Sony Vegas video editor. Only later did he delve into music production software, such as Acid Pro, and try emulating the collagic beats of Rio DJs such as Gordinho from Lazer Digital. Gradually, he cultivated his own trademark ghostly sound, constructing tense atmospheres brimming with mystery and unease. Vitin do PC agrees. “In the beginning, I had no technical knowledge. It wasn’t until recent years that I learned to harmonise all the elements,” he offers. “The strength of my music was creativity, the desire to experiment with new sounds, and make the name of my favela known across Brazil.” Taking over this week’s Sunday Mix, Italian electronic artist Ciro Vitiello creates an immersive ambient soundscape built around his own field recordings and recent collaborations. Moonchild Sanelly, by her own admission, was born to stand out. Now, in the wake of third album, ‘Full Moon’, and a run of high-profile features for the likes of Little Simz, it seems the self-made prophecy is coming true. Welcome back to Selections, a series of exclusive artist-curated playlists from those in the know. The Ireland-based Uruguyan experimental artist Lila Tirando a Violeta explains how prophetic filmmaker David Cronenberg remains a perennial influence on her. Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know. From 80s disco anthems to underground club classics, via Massive Attack, David Bowie, and Leigh Bowery’s own crew of creative collaborators, here are ten tracks to pull you into his strange, influential world. Our Supporters really do power everything we do; as an independent media publication this community is vital to sustaining us. Sign up and get a load of benefits in return, including discounted festival and event tickets. died after a shark attack on July 10 on Piedade beach Brunno Braga•Jul 20 It was supposed to be a typical sunny day at the beach with friends, chatting, eating seafood and drinking beer and caipirinhas. However, it turned out to be a nightmare, caused by the most gruesome shark attack in Brazil over the past few years died after being attacked by a shark on July 10 on Piedade beach This beach is located in the city of Recife known as the capital of shark attacks in Brazil According to the eye-witness Endriano Gomes He decided to go into the water to urinate around 2 pm “Since the beach doesn’t have a bathroom Ademir also reports that he was in despair at the time Rocha Santos was dragged out of the water and onto the sand by friends but “he had already fallen unconscious.” The man was taken to the Hospital da Restauração (HR) Lifeguard colonel Leodilson Bastos said that the place where the attack took place is high risk for a shark attack because there is no reef protection ATAQUEHomem é atacado por tubarão na área da igrejinha de Piedade, em Jaboatão dos Guararapes. https://t.co/hOB5Y6wuek pic.twitter.com/Avo34mp7i7 the chance of an incident is very high,” he declared Known for its beautiful beaches and one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil the state of Pernambuco is also known as the shark attack capital in the country According to the Pernambuco State Monitoring Committee (Cemit) the coast of Pernambuco has reported 65 shark attacks since 1992 Bastos also says that the attack took place at a different time than most incidents the majority of cases are reported in the late afternoon A study carried out by Pernambuco Federal University concluded that environmental changes caused by the disorderly growth of cities such as the suppression of mangroves and pollution are the main cause for the shark attacks in the state such as the construction of the Port of Suape the structuring of dikes and stretches of rivers and mangroves in the name of modernization destroyed the environment where sharks used to live less than 2.4% of the urban center’s surface is mangrove More than 90% of all organisms that inhabit the marine region use the mangrove at least once in their lifetime to reproduce or feed Degradation causes an environmental imbalance a free daily newsletter that features the best of travel and guides to the cities you love from a new point of view — yours you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy Queen Elizabeth Once Stepped In To Prevent Snoop Dogg From Being Banned From The UK United Airlines Flight Attendant's Armrest Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg Chaos Erupts After Ethiopian Airlines Passenger Forced To Give Up Seat For Minister is taking a step towards opening its doors to international travelers discovering these dishes is recognizing that the rice you're eating in Louisiana has a cousin in Lagos Maryland is closing after this year's operating season A California woman has filed a federal lawsuit against American Airlines claiming she was sexually assaulted during an overnight flight The newly rebranded Oita Hello Kitty Airport officially opened in April as part of the festivities surrounding the World Expo in Osaka subiu 3,5 metros; 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