Environment

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 15:14 UTC
Finland's UPM will construct a second 2.1 million ton pulp mill in Uruguay

Finland's UPM on Tuesday made the investment decision to construct a 2,1 million ton eucalyptus pulp mill near Paso de los Toros in central Uruguay.
Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 - 09:41 UTC
Canada to the rescue of thousands of migrating salmon blocked by a rockslide

 Canada is airlifting thousands of salmon upstream after a rockslide blocked the path of the migrating fish, triggering concerns of a permanent loss of fish populations, government officials said.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Bolsonaro again criticizes the state agency monitoring the Amazon forest

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro again criticized a state agency that monitors the Amazon, saying on Sunday that its latest report on increased deforestation damages Brazil’s reputation amid what he says is an “environmental psychosis” overseas about environmental protection in South America’s biggest nation.
Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Bariloche airport reopens after closing Saturday due to heavy snow in west Argentina

The international airport at the Argentine winter sports resort of Bariloche resumed operations Sunday morning following a decision to close it Saturday due to heavy snowing despite a record-setting peak season demand .
Sunday, July 21st 2019 - 22:40 UTC
Volcano eruption leads to state of emergency, evacuations in southern Peru

Peru's government has declared a state of emergency and carried out numerous evacuations in the areas hit in one way or another by the Ubinas volcano's eruptive process which has affected around 30,000 people in the south of the country, mainly due to the dispersion of ashes, authorities reported Sunday.
Saturday, July 20th 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Bolsonaro again denies Amazon deforestation and says Brazilian official data “I'm convinced, is a lie”

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday accused the state body responsible for tracking deforestation levels of disclosing false data, after preliminary numbers showed a dramatic rise in July.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
June was the hottest month in 140 years, says NOAA

June 2019 was the hottest in 140 years, setting a global record, according to the latest monthly global climate report released on Thursday by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Trump administration lifts ban on pesticide chlorpyrifos, linked to children health issues

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday said it will not ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health issues in children, from use on U.S.-grown fruits and vegetables.
Friday, July 19th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Giant manta ray asks for help with fishing hooks below its eye

A giant manta ray with several fishing hooks caught below its eye appeared to ask two nearby divers for help in removing them and then waited patiently for them to do so.
Monday, July 15th 2019 - 09:37 UTC
No fatalities as Hurricane Barry hits Louisiana but spares New Orleans

No serious injuries or major damage were reported as Barry reached the state of Louisiana Saturday as a Category 1 hurricane. It did not hit New Orleans directly but caused power cuts and brought floods to several areas along the southern part of the Mississippi River.