Environment

Wednesday, October 12th 2011 - 05:45 UTC
Argentine-Swedish team discovers 49 million-years fossil of fully aquatic whale in Antarctica

The jawbone of an ancient whale found in Antarctica may be the oldest fully aquatic whale yet discovered, Argentine scientists said Tuesday. The discovery took place close to the Argentine Antarctic base of Marambio next to the Weddell Sea.
Wednesday, October 12th 2011 - 05:42 UTC
UK expedition plans to collect water and sediment from Antarctic sub-glacial lake

British engineers will next week set off for Antarctica to prepare the ground for an ambitious exploration project to search for life in an isolated lake three kilometers beneath solid ice, called Lake Ellsworth.
Sunday, October 9th 2011 - 07:20 UTC
Chilean controversial Patagonia mega-dam project to be appealed at Supreme Court

A Chilean appeals court in Puerto Montt voted 3 to 1 to reject seven lawsuits brought against the proposed controversial HidroAysén hydroelectric mega-dam approved by the Chilean government on May 9 of this year.
Thursday, October 6th 2011 - 18:04 UTC
Dangerous skirmishes anticipated when Japan begins Antarctica whaling season

New Zealand joined Australia in criticizing Japan’s decision to resume whaling in Antarctic waters later this year and Tokyo's announcement that it will increase security for its whaling fleet.
Tuesday, October 4th 2011 - 06:37 UTC
FAO sponsors protecting trees and forests in cities to improve urban live hood

Focused policies and investments aimed at protecting and managing forest and trees in and around cities are needed to strengthen urban livelihoods and improve city environments, as the world becomes increasingly urbanized.
Monday, October 3rd 2011 - 22:05 UTC
Half a million sheep dead in Patagonia because of the volcanic ash

Half a million sheep have already died in Argentine Patagonia as a result of the eruption of the Chilean volcano Puyehe, which has covered most fields in the province of Chubut with a film made of a mix of mineral ash.
Monday, October 3rd 2011 - 21:29 UTC
Gillnets pushing Maui dolphins towards extinction says marine experts

The world's most endangered sea dolphins are sliding towards extinction in the face of damaging fishing methods, experts are warning. Hector's dolphins are found only around New Zealand, where the population has fallen from 30,000 to around 7,000 since nylon fishing nets came into use in the 1970s, a conference on marine bio-diversity in Aberdeen will hear on Thursday.
Monday, October 3rd 2011 - 07:46 UTC
Eight countries agree to giant shark sanctuaries banning commercial fishing

Leaders from eight countries launched an initiative to prevent the extinction of sharks, symbolizing the latest development in the growing movement to safeguard the ocean's top predator. Members of the coalition committed to a declaration supporting the development of sanctuaries that end commercial shark fishing in their national waters.
Monday, October 3rd 2011 - 07:14 UTC
“Ozone hole” over the Arctic claims NASA; blames long spell of cold weather

Ozone loss over the Arctic this year was so severe that for the first time it could be called an “ozone hole” like the Antarctic one, scientists report. About 20km above the ground, 80% of the ozone was lost, they say.
Saturday, October 1st 2011 - 01:12 UTC
CFK opens Argentina’s largest wind farm in Patagonia: 80MW

President Cristina Fernandez opened Friday in Patagonia the largest wind farm in Argentina. The Rawson Aeolic Park will eventually generate 80 MW sufficient to supply 100.000 homes according to the private investors.