Environment

Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Entire Brazilian State of Amazonas gripped by drought

The entire state of Amazonas has been gripped by a severe drought, with most municipalities (60) in a state of emergency and 2 in a state of alert, Agencia Brasil reported. The El Niño phenomenon has been linked to the ongoing crisis.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 01:12 UTC
Brazil in Brussels: EU anti deforestation law will impact 34% of Brazilian exports

The government of Lula da Silva estimates that the new European Union, EU, anti-deforestation law will have a 34% impact on Brazilian exports to Europe and 15% on the country’s total exports. Folha de Sao Paulo informed the measure applies to products in the supply chains of coffee, soy, palm oil, wood, leather, beef, cocoa, and rubber.
Tuesday, October 24th 2023 - 11:23 UTC
Falkland Islands peatland project aims to combat climate change

The Falkland Islands are set to embark on a comprehensive study to assess the greenhouse gas emissions from their vast peatland habitats, investigating their potential for carbon sequestration and offsetting. This groundbreaking project, titled “Improving Falkland Peatland GHG Data: Understanding Carbon Sequestration and Offsetting Feasibility,” aims to not only address environmental concerns but also lay the groundwork for future economic opportunities in the rural community.
Tuesday, October 24th 2023 - 08:55 UTC
BAS reports first confirmed cases of Avian Influenza in South Georgia; Biosecurity Handbook must be handy

The highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia – the first known cases in the Antarctic region, reported British Antarctic Survey, BAS.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC
Steady increase of eucalyptus pulp prices boosted by Chinese demand; jumps of US$ 50 and US$ 80 per ton

Good news for Mercosur pulp industry. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus pulp since June, China has surprised producers and analysts by showing stronger than expected demand for the fiber.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:47 UTC
Avian flu has caused the death of some 3,000 Humboldt penguins in Chilean coasts

Some 3,000 Humboldt penguins have died as a consequence of the avian influenza so far in 2023, according to official reports from the Chilean Fisheries National Service, Sernapesca. The data covers the period from February to October 6th and includes the flu death of 21.819 animals, of which 2,917 Humboldt penguins.
Saturday, October 21st 2023 - 10:53 UTC
Ecuador undertakes Amazon reforestation project

Ecuador's Environment and Ecological Transition Minister José Antonio Dávalos announced that some 4,000 hectares of native forests in the Amazon region will be reforested because they are “sources of life” that provide clean air, water, and recreational spaces, it was reported in Quito.
Friday, October 20th 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Drought hitting Chaco region concerns Paraguayan authorities

Paraguayan authorities expressed their concern Thursday given the dramatic drought causing social, economic, and environmental devastation in the region of Chaco, which is also affecting parts of neighboring Bolivia, it was reported.
Wednesday, October 18th 2023 - 13:47 UTC
Campaigner Greta Thunberg detained in London for protesting against major oil and gas conference

The Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained in central London on Tuesday together with twenty other protestors, Greta and other activists had gathered to protest outside a major oil and gas conference at the InterContinental London Park Lane hotel.
Wednesday, October 18th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Amazonian rivers in Brazil hit by severe drought

According to reports released in Brazil Tuesday, the Solimões River has dried up and has become a desert while the Negro River in Manaus has reached historic levels of drought and nearing figures similar to those recorded during the Oct. 2010 crisis.