It's Snowing in South America

Not only are the floods increasing and the droughts become harsher around the world... now it has even snowed in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires!

"Despite all my years, this is the first time I've ever seen snow in Buenos Aires," 82-year-old Juana Benitez was quoted as saying by the Associated Press news agency.

Temperatures plunged to -22C (-8F) in parts of Argentina's province of Rio Negro, while snow fell on Buenos Aires for several hours on Monday.

This is the first sight of snow in the capital since 1918.

Global warming and global freezing...

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Swimming for the Amazon

On February 1st Martin Strel from Slovenia started swimming the length of the Amazon River to raise awareness of the need for protecting the Amazon Rainforest which produces 20% of the world's oxygen.
It's certainly a very brave swim considering this river is teaming with piranhas, anacondas, crocodiles, strong currents and loads of debris among other impending perils of the area.
Martin swims around 10 hours a day and is aiming to complete 5,430km.
Check out www.amazonswim.com where you can see Martin's diary and photos of this courageous feat.