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Biodiversity and Evolutionary History - Ant communities' characteristics are shaped by their evolutionary past, similar to human cultures [1] - Ants constitute one-fourth of the total weight of all land creatures, surpassing the combined weight of wild birds and mammals [2] - Australian tropical savannas boast the highest ant diversity, exceeding even the Amazon rainforest when considering undescribed species [6][7] - The ant fauna of Australian savannas is primarily derived from arid environments, contrasting with Brazilian savannas, which are forest-derived [8][9] Functional Differences and Adaptations - Australian savannas exhibit a high abundance and diversity of harvester ants (seed-eating ants), while Brazilian savannas have only one species due to their rainforest association [11][12] - Australian savannas possess a diverse genus of highly thermophilic ants ( *Maleopherus* ), capable of foraging at temperatures up to 50°C, whereas Brazilian savannas lack similarly adapted species [13][14] Climate Resilience and Implications - Australian savanna ant diversity remains stable across a rainfall gradient from 1,500 mm to 500 mm per year, unlike the rainfall-sensitive forest-derived ant fauna of Brazilian savannas [15][16] - Projected declines in rainfall due to climate change are unlikely to significantly impact Australian savanna ants but could negatively affect ant diversity in Brazilian savannas [17] Lessons for Humanity - The resilience of Australian savanna ants offers a lesson for humanity in building a resilient future in the face of climate change [18][20] - Preparing for climate change involves adapting to increasingly arid conditions, rising sea levels, and increased risks of floods and fires [19][20]

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Supply Chain Risk - Climate change poses a potential threat to the US pharmaceutical supply chain [1]

The increasing frequency, size and intensity of wildfires in boreal forests are slowing the decline in Arctic sea ice, according to new analysis. But the carbon they release will still warm the entire planet for some time to come https://t.co/gcamOElooG ...

Emerging Health Threat - Longhorn ticks, an invasive species capable of cloning, are rapidly spreading across at least 21 states in the eastern US [1] - An emerging bacteria in the Longhorn tick has been identified, potentially leading to erlichiosis, a tickborne disease with symptoms including fever, severe headaches, rash, and potentially death [2][3] - Climate change, creating warmer and wetter conditions, influences Longhorn tick transmission, reducing dormancy and increasing the likelihood of bites and reproduction [3][4] - Nationwide, erlichiosis cases have increased 15-fold since 2001 [5] - Health officials shut down a Bridgeport beach due to an influx of Longhorn ticks and other tick species [6] Symptoms and Treatment - Symptoms of tick-borne diseases can arise one to two weeks after a bite, starting with mild flu-like symptoms and potentially progressing to confusion and a rash [8] - One in three children typically get a red splotchy rash [8] - Bug repellent, staying off grassy areas, wearing long sleeves and pants, and performing tick checks are recommended for protection [9][10] - If bitten, remove the tick with tweezers, identify it, and consult a doctor, especially if the tick has been attached for around 24 hours or more [11][13] Knowledge Gaps - The exact risk posed by the new tick in Connecticut and beyond is currently unknown [6]

Core Viewpoint - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has provided an operational update regarding its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation, highlighting the resumption of operations at the El Teniente underground copper mine and the processing of fresh tailings [1][2][4]. Group 1: Operational Updates - The El Teniente underground copper mine received approval to restart operations in eight out of twelve sectors, with operations resuming on August 9, 2025 [2]. - Following the restart, MVC began processing fresh tailings from El Teniente on the night of August 10, 2025 [2]. - Prior to the restart, operations at El Teniente were suspended due to a seismic event that resulted in the death of six workers, leading to a temporary halt in the supply of fresh tailings to MVC [3]. Group 2: Production Expectations - Amerigo anticipates that daily throughput from fresh tailings will be lower than initially forecasted in MVC's 2025 production schedule until operations at El Teniente normalize [4]. - The company plans to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings during this period [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, and processes both fresh and historic tailings from the El Teniente mine [6].

Core Points - Amerigo Resources Ltd. provides an operational update on its 100% owned Minera Valle Central (MVC) located in Chile [1] - The El Teniente underground copper mine has resumed operations in eight out of twelve sectors after receiving approval from Chile's National Geology and Mining Service [2] - MVC is now processing both fresh tailings from El Teniente and historic tailings, although daily throughput from fresh tailings is expected to be lower than initially forecasted [4][5] Company Operations - Amerigo Resources processes copper and molybdenum concentrates at MVC by utilizing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco's El Teniente mine [6] - Following a seismic event that led to the suspension of operations at El Teniente, Amerigo continued processing historic tailings during the downtime [3] - The company aims to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings while monitoring El Teniente's throughput [5] Future Outlook - The timing of normalized operations at El Teniente will significantly influence MVC's production guidance moving forward [9]

Considered rare a few centuries ago, it is now extremely common. Climate change could be to blame https://t.co/zxH0hrY7y3 ...

Climate change will redistribute the burden of malaria, shifting it into regions where people have less natural resistance. But there are some promising approaches to combat it https://t.co/8FzbQTzZ7x ...