Environment

Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 21:58 UTC
Southern Brazil hit by extratropical cyclone

Heavy rainfall triggered by an extratropical cyclone battering Southern Brazil caused widespread flooding on Tuesday, turning streets into rivers and hillsides into waterfalls across Florianópolis, São José, Palhoça, and Biguaçu.
Sunday, December 7th 2025 - 18:27 UTC
South Georgia’s changing ocean currents affect the rich marine ecosystem

Scientists have uncovered how changing ocean currents in South Georgia's fjords could affect the survival of young mackerel icefish. The species is a key component of the island's rich marine ecosystem and is an important prey species for seals and penguins.
Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 09:45 UTC
South Georgia welcomes the UK/Oversea Territories’ biodiversity strategy

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, welcomes the publication of the UK OT biodiversity strategy which reaffirms the commitment of the UK government to work with OT territory governments to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the Overseas Territories and to champion the benefits of nature.
Thursday, December 4th 2025 - 11:28 UTC
World Bank grants loan to Uruguayan green hydrogen project

The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC), has announced its first global investment in green hydrogen, providing a U$20 million loan to the Kahirós project in Uruguay.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Argentina launches 2025/26 Summer Antarctic Campaign

Argentina has formally commenced its 2025/26 Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV), a massive, multi-faceted operation integrating logistics, scientific research, and infrastructure development in one of the planet’s most challenging environments.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 - 08:35 UTC
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035, next decade Policy Paper

The strategy document sets out the UK's approach to the Antarctic over the next decade, It can be read at,UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 - 18:46 UTC
South Georgia Heritage Trust unveils Memorial to 175.000 whales, … and their fantastic resurgence

An artwork memorializing the impact of the whaling industry on marine life has been installed in South Georgia. The memorial by artist Michael Visocchiis, who was chosen through an international competition, is called Commensalis: The Spirit Tables of South Georgia. Once completed, the memorial will consist of seven circular tables made of weathered steel.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 21:01 UTC
Uruguay leads Latin America in electric car sales

Uruguay has cemented its position as the undisputed leader in Latin American electric vehicle (EV) adoption, achieving a remarkable market penetration of 27.97% in the third quarter of 2025, the Latin American Zero Emissions Observatory (ZEMO) reported. The South American country is way ahead of its nearest competitor (Costa Rica, with 16.26%).
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 10:52 UTC
Uruguay okays deepwater explorations to seek oil

The Uruguayan Government of President Yamandú Orsi has greenlighted the so-called seismic exploration for oil in the country's territorial waters to the companies APA, PGS, CGG, and Searcher. The decision spurred controversies among environmentalist groups.
Monday, December 1st 2025 - 07:44 UTC
UK Overseas Territories’ wildlife hotspots to benefit under new strategy

For first time UK government and all our Overseas Territories unite behind a joint ambitious and actionable biodiversity strategy. This strategy is published as leaders from the UK Overseas Territories and UK Ministers gathered in London for the Joint Ministerial Council. UK’s Overseas Territories are home to 94% of the UK’s unique species and a quarter of the world’s penguins. In total over 1,800 endemic species live in the Overseas Territories.