Environment

Saturday, March 27th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Biden invites Alberto Fernández to virtual Summit on Climate Change

United States President Joseph Biden has invited his Argentine colleague Alberto Fernández to take part in a virtual summit on climate change to take place between April 22 (Earth Day) and 23, it was announced.
Thursday, March 25th 2021 - 17:55 UTC
UK: Green energy transition backed by the historical North Sea deal

The United Kingdom becomes the first G7 country to agree a landmark deal to support the oil and gas industry’s transition to clean, green energy. The UK government announced on Wednesday a landmark North Sea Transition Deal is agreed with industry and high-skilled oil and gas workers will not be left behind in the transition to a low carbon future.
Saturday, March 20th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Volcano erupts in Iceland with lava spewing fountains of up to 100 meters high

A volcano erupted near Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, shooting lava high into the night sky after thousands of small earthquakes in recent weeks.
Friday, March 19th 2021 - 15:09 UTC
Falkland Islands Government gives nod to public consultation on Marine Management Areas

The Falkland Islands Government’s Executive Council has approved the launch of a public consultation on a series of proposed Marine Management Areas (MMAs) in Falklands waters, according to documents published this week.
Monday, March 15th 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Argentine president attacked and stoned while visiting areas devastated by Patagonia forest fires

Argentina is not an easy country to manage, particularly when institutions are weak and governments lack credibility. Such was the experience of president Alberto Fernandez during a visit to Patagonia to announce support for residents that suffered the devastation caused by forest fires in the region.
Thursday, March 11th 2021 - 09:52 UTC
Falkland Islands Government publishes legal framework for Environment Trust

The Falkland Islands Government this week published the legal framework to establish the Falkland Islands Environment Trust: a mechanism designed to collect funds and award grants to support persons engaged in “conservation, management, and enhancement of the environment.”
Thursday, March 11th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Pacific small islands fear rising seas will distort their claims to EEZs

Small island states in the Pacific are opening a new front in the fight against rising seas, to secure rights to an ocean area bigger than the moon that is home to billion-dollar fish stocks.
Wednesday, March 10th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Austrian coalition will block EU/Mercosur trade accord if it goes against the European Green Deal

Austria’s coalition government has confirmed it will block the landmark EU-Mercosur trade agreement – which should create the biggest free-trade area in the world – saying it goes against the EU’s environmental ambitions set out in the European Green Deal.
Saturday, March 6th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Falklands: lively debate on the possibility of a salmon farming industry

The Falklands ocean coastal ecosystems are one of its biggest assets and, “its value is beyond measure,” commented Islander Josh Peck speaking against the introduction of a salmon-farming industry to the Falkland Islands, at last Tuesdays workshop on an environmental strategy held at the Chamber of Commerce, as reported by the Penguin News.
Saturday, March 6th 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Casino supermarkets sued under French law for selling beef linked to deforestation

French supermarket chain Casino is being sued by indigenous groups from the Amazon, for allegedly selling beef linked to deforestation. The 11 indigenous groups, backed by NGOs in the US and France, are seeking €3.1m in damages.