Environment

Tuesday, January 30th 2024 - 10:41 UTC
Survey in Falklands' small islands shows avian flu is continues to threaten

Following on the Falkland Islands Natural Resources Department update on confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) case – Steeple Jason Island, northwest of the archipelago, it has been reported that Falklands Conservation carried out a surveillance visit in January 2024 and found dead albatross chicks in their thousands as well as low levels of rockhopper and skua mortalities. A further set of several more swabs were collected.
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
Ice Patrol HMS Protector is helping to study the impact of tourism on Antarctica

The Royal Navy Ice Patrol HMS Protector took scientists on an Antarctic research cruise to analyze the increasing impact of tourism and climate change on the frozen continent, a challenge which has been underlined by IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. IAATO has pointed out that during the 2022/23 season more than 104,000 visitors traveled to Antarctica.
Monday, January 29th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
Mapuche Resistance behind National Park fire, Chubut governor says

Over 1000 hectares of land have burned down in the Los Alerces National Park in the Argentine province of Chubut, where Governor Ignacio Torres blamed the Mapuche Ancestral Resistance (RAM) rebel organization for starting the fire, it was reported Sunday. “There are indications that the fire was intentional,” he stressed.
Friday, January 26th 2024 - 15:01 UTC
Falklands advancing in making MPA energy sustainable with Mare Harbour Wind Farm

Following approval from ExCo on Tuesday 23 January, the Falkland Islands Government in joint working with British Forces South Atlantic will be able to proceed with “in principle approval” for Phase Two of the Mare Harbour Wind Farm.
Wednesday, January 24th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
NASA acknowledges Uruguay's striking advancements in wind energy integration

In a recent article, NASA's Science Mission Directorate commends Uruguay's impressive strides in rapidly incorporating wind energy into its electricity grid, spotlighting the Peralta wind farm in Tacuarembó, in the center of the country.
Tuesday, January 23rd 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Falklands consultations on Pollution Prevention, Waste Management and Energy Strategy

Falklands Environment Department reminder of consultations on the development of the Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Policy and the Energy Strategy. One of them this Tuesday at the Malvina Hotel and later visits to Camp settlements at Goose Green, Fox Bay and Hill Cove.
Saturday, January 20th 2024 - 10:44 UTC
Endangered Andean cat sighted in Argentine province of Neuquén

The environmental organization WCS Argentina Friday reported having sighted a rare cat near the city of Loncopué in the Argentine province of Neuquén.
Friday, January 19th 2024 - 10:40 UTC
No price tag should be placed on nature's services to mankind, Brazilian minister tells WEF

According to Brazil's Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, there should be no pricing services provided by nature given their value to the planet and to human beings. She made those remarks this week during her appearance at one of the panels at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Agencia Brasil reported.
Thursday, January 18th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina: New oil spill recorded off Bahía Blanca

Argentine authorities in the city port of Bahía Blanca in the province of Buenos Aires said a new oil spill had been reported after the one late last month. However, this time around the damage would have been controlled in less time, it was explained.
Tuesday, January 16th 2024 - 15:03 UTC
Pilot working to extinguish a fire in Chile died after crashing on a highway

A Spanish pilot lost his life on Monday when the firefighting plane he was operating crashed in the central Maule region, as reported by the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf) of Chile.