Environment

Monday, November 15th 2010 - 18:25 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina implement “scientific” accord for joint monitoring

Uruguay and Argentina announced they had reached a final “scientific” agreement for the joint environmental monitoring of the UPM-Botnia pulp mill in shared waters and which delaying the implementation of a bilateral agreement.
Friday, November 12th 2010 - 18:22 UTC
Ambitious 1.000 km pipeline project to deliver water to desert dry north Chile

A 3.85 billion US dollars pipeline to carry freshwater some 1,000 kilometres from central Chile to the country’s northern desert will provide a cheaper alternative for users now reliant on desalinization of ocean water, a business news Web site said this week.
Thursday, November 11th 2010 - 19:46 UTC
Whales’ skin suffer from exposure to the sun, much like with humans

The sun's rays can “burn” whales' skin, just like they can damage human skin, according to a team of researchers. The scientists studied more than 150 whales in the Gulf of California.
Tuesday, November 9th 2010 - 01:03 UTC
IAATO guidelines and requirements for independent journeys to Antarctica

The Antarctic tourism season is just getting underway and travellers the world over are preparing to make the journey to the bottom of the planet where they'll be treated to one of the most remote and untouched destinations on Earth.
Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 08:09 UTC
Off-shore wind farms in Britain could be forced out by oil rigs

Plans to build massive wind farms off the coast of Britain are in doubt due to an obscure piece of legislation that means oil companies can force turbines to be moved if fossil fuels are discovered in the area, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 07:57 UTC
Chilean Patagonia dams’ project becomes international environmentalist cause

As criticism continues over plans to build five hydroelectric dams in the Aysén Region (XI) in Chilean Patagonia, international groups have been a constant presence in the fight against the HidroAysen project.
Friday, November 5th 2010 - 03:11 UTC
Plans filed for US$100 million wind farm in Southern Chile

The Bosques de Chile firm this week filed paper work with environmental authorities for authorization to proceed with a US$100 million wind farm investment off the coast of Chiloé Island near Dalcahue.
Monday, November 1st 2010 - 05:36 UTC
Two presidents will head “Chilean Antarctica Day” celebrations

Punta Arenas launched Sunday the “Chilean Antarctica Day” celebrations that are programmed to last a full week including the visit of Chilean president Sebastián Piñera and his Ecuadorean peer Rafael Correa, specially invited for the occasion.
Friday, October 29th 2010 - 04:00 UTC
Bed bugs that have infested New York City take over the UN building

The dreaded bed bugs (mites) that have infested New York City have spread to the United Nations landmark headquarters building, reports Foreign Policy.
Monday, October 25th 2010 - 21:19 UTC
Severe drought leaves major tributary of the Amazon almost dry

A severe drought has dropped water levels on a major Amazon tributary to their lowest point since Brazilian officials began keeping records more than a century ago, the government reported Monday, cutting off dozens of communities who depend on the river for work and transportation.