Environment

Wednesday, September 14th 2016 - 17:56 UTC
Falkland Islands Government welcomes better relationship with Argentina

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has welcomed the agreement made between the Argentine and United Kingdom Governments, laid out under this morning’s joint statement. Speaking to the media, Members of the Falkland’s Legislative Assembly stated they “looked forward to a better relationship with Argentina”, especially in the areas of hydrocarbons, fisheries, shipping and tourism.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 06:07 UTC
Argentina promises 'respectful' cooperation over Falkland Islands

The Guardian's diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour caught up with Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra in London and interviewed her on UK-Argentina relations and the Falklands/Malvinas dispute. Ms Malcorra said Argentina wants to end the era of confrontation over the South Atlantic islands.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 12:53 UTC
Dr. Lisa Kelley, top expert in polar operations, named IAATO's Operations Manager

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced the appointment of Lisa Kelley as Operations Manager. IAATO Executive Director Dr. Kim Crosbie said, “Lisa has a strong background in polar operations and has actively contributed to IAATO for many years.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 04:15 UTC
“On the Falkland Islands, a traveler’s quest to see more types of penguins than ever”

The Washington Post Magazine has published an interesting article on the Falkland Islands, rookeries and penguins credited to Andrea Sachs. Equally striking is Andrea who describes herself as an ornithologist in love with penguins.
Tuesday, August 30th 2016 - 03:52 UTC
Lighting kills more than 300 wild reindeers in Norwegian national park

More than 300 wild reindeer were recently killed by lightning at a Norwegian national park, officials say. The Norwegian Environment Agency has released haunting images of reindeer—including 70 calves—that seemingly fell over where they stood in the grasses of Hardangervidda, the largest high mountain plateau in northern Europe.
Monday, August 29th 2016 - 04:27 UTC
Obama creates largest protected marine area in Hawaii

United States President Barack Obama will dramatically expand the Papahnaumokuakea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii on Friday, the White House said, an action that will ban commercial fishing from more than 1.5 million sq km of the Pacific Ocean.
Thursday, August 25th 2016 - 06:53 UTC
Central Italy's earthquake: 247 dead and counting fast

247 dead and counting, the death toll after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Central Italy today. It hit on a hot summer morning in the middle of a busy tourism season. Today rescuers continued to search for survivors on Thursday morning.
Saturday, August 20th 2016 - 06:06 UTC
Scientists spot bright purple googly-eyed squid on Southern California ocean floor

Scientists scanning the rocky ocean floor off Southern California have spotted a bright purple, googly-eyed stubby squid. The creature, a stubby squid, was discovered by the Exploration Vessel Nautilus team after they placed a camera on a remote-operated vehicle and came across the iridescent cephalopod with giant round eyes.
Saturday, August 20th 2016 - 05:54 UTC
July was the northern hemisphere hottest month in history of record- keeping

July is typically the hottest month for the globe in the northern hemisphere, and last month didn’t disappoint. But this time around, it was not only the hottest July on record, but the hottest month in the history of record-keeping.
Saturday, August 20th 2016 - 01:50 UTC
Falklands allows return of abandoned Argentine yacht rescued in Islands waters last October

The Argentine flagged yacht “La Sanmartiniana” which was rescued in October 2015 while abandoned and adrift, by a Falkland Islands Fisheries Protection Vessel and towed to Stanley, where it has remained since waiting for claimants, has finally been released, after the Argentine group FIPCA complied with all the formalities for its recovery.