Heatwave? No sweat - Frozen treats help soo animals beat extreme heat in Rio de Janeiro

Heatwave? No sweat - Frozen treats help soo animals beat extreme heat in Rio de Janeiro

"Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioPark enjoyed frozen treats made of fruit and ground meat on Tuesday to mitigate the intense heat affecting the city, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C in some areas. Footage shows a group of primates receiving ice pops, while tourists and visitors took the opportunity to photograph the moment. "Those activities are environmental enrichment; they are part of our welfare program for animals, and the goal is to stimulate natural behaviours and routine. Today's ice cream activity aims to help with the heat. The primates interact very well and are so fun to watch," said biologist Leticia Feitosa. She added that this activity is part of the animal welfare program, due to climate change, which is a topic of concern for some species. One of the most notable moments was at the spider monkey enclosure, where the animals enthusiastically interacted with the frozen treats, climbing, exploring, and sharing pieces, encouraging movement and social behaviour. A jaguar also received a specially prepared ice enrichment that combined refreshing elements with sensory stimulation. In the first days of 2026, Rio de Janeiro reached temperatures of up to 40°C. On Monday, the highest temperature in the Santa Cruz area reached 41 °C, making it one of the hottest areas in Brazil."

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction

Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects A make-or-break auction for the UK government’s goal to create a clean electricity system by 2030 has awarded subsidy contracts to enough offshore windfarms to power a record 12m homes. In Great Britain’s most competitive auction for renewable subsidies to date, energy companies vied for contracts that guarantee the price for each unit of clean electricity they generate. Continue reading...

UAE president meets African leaders on sidelines of sustainability summit

UAE president meets African leaders on sidelines of sustainability summit

"UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with several African leaders on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, and development on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Footage shows Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed holding separate meetings with Nigeria's Bola Ahmed Tinubu, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Daniel Chapo, leader of Mozambique. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Tinubu witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Nigeria, aimed at opening a new phase of trade and investment cooperation in support of sustainable development. The UAE president and Chapo also oversaw the signing of several memoranda of understanding and agreements covering diplomatic relations, healthcare, environmental protection and community cooperation, reinforcing bilateral ties between the two countries. WAM said Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed used the meetings to review opportunities to expand cooperation in priority areas, including economic development, trade, renewable energy and sustainability, in line with shared development goals and mutual interests. The UAE president also discussed with the African leaders the role of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week as a global platform for exchanging expertise and ideas, aimed at developing innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges and contributing to long-term prosperity."