Environment

Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 - 23:03 UTC
Chilean navy upgrades communications in anticipation of future disasters

Chilean Navy Commander in Chief Edmundo Gonzalez announced this week that the institution will be spending around 10 million US dollars on new, state of the art communications equipment for its SHOA (Hydrographical and Oceanographic Service) office.
Tuesday, June 1st 2010 - 23:48 UTC
Invasive algae found in Chilean Patagonia threatens ecosystem and tourism

In February, Chris Spelius, owner of the adventure travel company Expediciones Chile, was standing out by the Futaleufu River in Southern Chile waiting for a client, when he looked into the normally clear water and noticed something unusual.
Monday, May 31st 2010 - 04:03 UTC
Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill worse than the Exxon Valdez in Alaska 1989

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the worst environmental disaster the US has faced, a senior official has said. White House energy adviser Carol Browner also said the US was “prepared for the worst scenario” that the leak might not be stopped before August.
Monday, May 17th 2010 - 04:36 UTC
Fire destroys the world’s major collection of tropical serpents

A fire destroyed on Saturday 82,000 snake specimens, considered the largest collection of tropical serpents in the world, as well as thousands of other reptiles, spiders and scorpions at Brazil’s prestigious Butantan Institute laboratory in Sao Paulo.
Saturday, May 15th 2010 - 13:56 UTC
Antarctic Treaty Governments Progress on Climate Change and Marine Protected

Punta del Este, Uruguay. Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition welcomed steps at the 33rd Antarctic Treaty meeting to make climate change a major item on the agenda, and to keep momentum going on a network of Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean.
Saturday, May 15th 2010 - 03:44 UTC
European summer of volcanic ash disruptions to air travel, warn geophysicists

Europe should brace itself for a summer of sudden flight disruptions caused by the Icelandic volcano, experts have warned. Air-control authorities and geologists agree there are likely to be more cancellations to come as computerised projections try to pinpoint where the ash clouds will float next at the whim of shifting winds.
Monday, May 10th 2010 - 18:38 UTC
Chile Embroiled in Whaling Conservation Controversy

Chilean Foreign Minister, Alfredo Moreno, said that Chile will maintain a position “in favour of conservation and against whaling,” and that Chilean Ambassador Cristián Maquieira, though he now chairs the International Whaling Commission, “is not the person who represents Chile” in this forum.
Tuesday, May 4th 2010 - 04:15 UTC
Seafood Prices May Rocket Due to Louisiana Oil Slick; Ten Day Fishing Ban In

United States officials have announced a ban on fishing for at least ten days in waters off Louisiana spanning to parts of the Florida panhandle as the oil slick from a leak spreads across the Gulf of Mexico. Rough weather conditions are complicating crews’ efforts to contain the oil slick.
Monday, May 3rd 2010 - 08:15 UTC
Annual Antarctic Treaty Conference Opens Monday in Uruguay

Uruguay is hosting two Antarctic Treaty meetings which will officially be opened Monday May 3 in Punta del Este by Foreign Affairs minister Luís Almagro. Uruguayan authorities expect an attendance of over 350 foreign officials at the Thirty three Antarctic Treaty Consultative and the Thirteenth Committee on Environmental Protection meetings.
Monday, May 3rd 2010 - 07:49 UTC
Organizers Confirm Argentina and Chile will Host the 2011 Dakar Rally

Organizers have unveiled the route for the 2011 Dakar Rally which will start and finish in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires and include a section through Chile. The 33rd edition of the “the world's toughest motor-sport event” will be the third to be run in South America after concerns about terrorists moved the rally in 2009 from its traditional route through the Sahara desert in North Africa.