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As Colombia is already passed the peak of its traditional fire season, which typically runs from January through March during the country's dry period, the threat continues. Coffee farmers across the nation brace for another potentially devastating year. While comprehensive data for 2025 fires is still being compiled, early indicators suggest that the extreme conditions that made 2024 such a catastrophic year for wildfires persist. Colombia's fire season coincides precisely with critical periods in coffee cultivation, making the timing particularly devastating for the 560,000 families who depend on coffee production for their livelihoods.
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In the latest Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup, the pressing issues of our environmental crises are laid bare. From the ongoing debate over deep-sea mining to the relentless exploitation of public lands, these headlines reflect a broader cultural malaise: our inability to see beyond immediate gain. Rivers, once the lifeblood of civilizations and carriers of myths and legends, are now conduits for microplastics that infiltrate ecosystems and threaten the unborn. This transformation from myth-laden waterways to polluted channels underscores a profound cultural shift. We have become a society that disposes of everything, blind to the fact that in doing so, we dispose of ourselves. Yet, amid the disheartening news, there are glimmers of hope. Europe’s revival of deposit-return schemes for plastics hints at a possible cultural and ecological detox. If we can scale these initiatives globally, we might allow rivers—and ourselves—to tell cleaner, more sustainable stories again.
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The world of artificial intelligence is on the cusp of a major leap forward as OpenAI prepares to unveil its latest large language model, GPT-5. Anticipation is high throughout the tech industry due to GPT-5’s promise of advanced reasoning capabilities and broader general learning, signaling significant improvements over its predecessors. As AI models increasingly underpin applications from digital assistants to enterprise automation, the introduction of a more capable, nuanced, and versatile system could reshape industries and redefine what machines can accomplish independently.
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The ongoing battle for the political center in America has never been more intense or consequential. As political parties vie for control, the role of social media—and the anonymity it often affords—is increasingly under scrutiny. Anonymous accounts flood platforms with misinformation and vitriol, muddying public discourse and undermining trust. While free speech is a cornerstone of democracy, the anonymity that thrives online is proving to be a double-edged sword, fueling division and chaos without accountability.
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Barbra Dender flies to the remote island of Socotra, hungry for an untouristed mystery and a new story for her glass cabinet of artifacts. She takes a whitewashed rental in Hadibu and explores the markets and highlands, where dragon’s blood trees hum in the wind and . . .
CHAPTER 1 - The Dragon’s Blood Covenant
At the fissure revealed by low tide, Barbra turns to find a wary Socotri boy who knows her name but refuses to help, warning that families are watching. Following his oblique hint westward, she treks toward Qalansiyah, past dragon’s blood trees leaning toward the surf. . . .
CHAPTER 2 - Whispers at Qalansiyah’s Blowhole
Trapped in the singing sea cave as the tide turns, Barbra is released at the last moment by unseen guardians who warn her off and seal the entrance, leaving her quest at a dead end. Days of silence from locals and a blocked fissure force her to step back, so she changes into . . .
CHAPTER 3 - When the Wind Refuses to Sing
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