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Earth news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Earth published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

17 publications

  2. SocietyEarthHealthcareGender

    Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Parents and Teachers

    As hundreds of thousands of Utah kids return to school, many face 'first-day-of-school butterflies' or anxiety triggered by new schedules, teachers, and classmates. Dee Ray, a mental health counselor, shares tips for parents and teachers to help children manage back-to-school stress. Signs of anxiety include refusal to go to school, excessive crying, compulsive behavior, and withdrawal. Ray advises understanding the child's perspective, offering choices, and seeking professional help when needed. Teachers can build trust and security through established classroom structures and frequent interactions with students.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastEarthPublic Health

    Nigeria Hospital Collapses After Landslide

    A hospital building in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, has collapsed following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall and severe soil erosion. The UNICEM Hospital reportedly gave way on Thursday after torrential rain saturated the ground and destabilized the hillside on which the structure was built. The incident has raised concerns over the risks posed by building on erosion-prone slopes, particularly during periods of intense rainfall. The extent of damage and casualties is not immediately clear.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastEarthClimate

    Greenpeace Calls for Billion-Euro Investment in Forest Fire Prevention

    Greenpeace has called for an annual investment of around one billion euros for measures to prevent forest fires, given an evolution towards increasingly severe episodes. So far this year, more than 76% of the area affected by fires has been concentrated in 42 major forest fires, while last year only 0.77% of the fires was responsible for 86% of the burned area. The organization believes that reducing ignitions is only one part of prevention, which must also focus on managing the territory to limit the spread of flames through silvicultural treatments, discontinuities in vegetation, and the maintenance of agroforestry mosaics. Spain has almost 29 million hectares of forest land, but only 27.8% of that surface has management plans. Greenpeace estimates that large fires have cost between 2 and 3.8 billion euros this year, not including damage to infrastructure, economic losses, compensation, or ecosystem degradation. Facing this bill, Greenpeace argues that for every euro invested in prevention, up to 100 euros in extinction costs can be avoided.
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  5. WorldEuropeEarth

    Oak Processionary Caterpillars Found in Sweden

    Oak processionary caterpillars, known as 'hell's larvae' due to their venomous nature, have been confirmed in Skåne, southern Sweden. The species was last seen in Sweden 12 years ago and can cause serious allergic reactions. Experts from Lund University confirm the sighting but see little chance of stopping its establishment in Sweden. Danish authorities recently urged residents to report sightings of this insect.
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  8. SocietyNorth AmericaEarthHealthcare

    Scabies Outbreak Among Military in Ceuta

    An outbreak of scabies has affected military personnel deployed to Ceuta. Around a dozen cases have been confirmed, with soldiers potentially exposed to the infection while dismantling migrant settlements. Military associations have demanded transparency and action from the Ministry of Defense, citing overcrowded and unhygienic living conditions and lack of protective equipment. Symptoms include intense itching, lesions, and small grooves in the skin.
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  9. CultureEuropeEarth

    KIA Media Maratón de Lima & 10K powered by NIKE 2026: Unveiling the Third Medal of 'Clásica Ciudad de Lima' Collection

    Perú Runners unveiled the 'M', the third medal in the 'Clásica Ciudad de Lima' collection, which represents both the city and the runners from different regions of Peru and the world. The letter 'M' is part of a series of four pieces that will form the word 'LIMA' together by 2027. The presentation of the medal had running as its protagonist, with an urban incursion starting from the Plaza Mayor de Lima and ending at the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI). The new medal will be given to all runners who cross the finish line of the 10K or 21K on Sunday, August 23.
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  15. WorldEarth

    Moscow to Experience Variable Cloudiness and Short Rain Showers with Temperatures Up to 26°C

    Moscow and the Moscow region are expected to have variable cloudiness with brief rain showers over the next few days. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 26°C. The weather for the entire week will be determined by an Atlantic cyclone and its atmospheric fronts, with rain expected in the first half of the week. Nighttime temperatures will fluctuate between 10°C to 17°C.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Earthquake Aftermath in Colombia: Families Live in Tents, Hospitals Struggle

    After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, families in Cali live in improvised shelters due to damaged homes. The city's hospital is overwhelmed, with 70% of its facilities unusable. Residents in smaller towns like Roldanillo and Toro face similar challenges, with many shops destroyed and people without jobs. The government has declared an economic emergency and plans a three-stage reconstruction plan, but remote areas may be overlooked. Shakira and Live Nation have pledged $1 million to rebuild schools.
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