Environment

Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Study shows Brazil needs some US$47bn to recover forests

According to Instituto Escolhas, a Brazilian organization promoting sustainable development, South America's largest country will have to invest US$ 47 billion to recover a large area of forests in the country's six biomes, which would result in employment generation, food production, and a reduction of carbon emissions among other advantages.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Why Antarctic winter ice, the size of Greenland, is missing?

Winter sea ice in the Antarctic is at a historic low, and scientists are working to understand why an area of ice the size of Greenland is missing. Scientists from British Antarctic Survey have been active in the media offering commentary on this extreme event.
Saturday, August 5th 2023 - 10:43 UTC
Brazilian gov't to up security in Amazon region

Brazil's Security and Justice Minister Flávio Dino said Friday that the federal government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intends to up the strength of the security forces in the crime-torn Amazon region, Agencia Brasil reported.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 09:14 UTC
Suspected deforestation gang leader arrested in Brazil

Brazil's Federal Police arrested a businessman believed to be the leader of a “criminal group” responsible for the logging of 65 square kilometers of rainforest. The suspect is said to have illegally seized the Amazon land in the state of Pará for logging and cattle ranching.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 16:40 UTC
Falklands new funding for businesses to grow sustainably and environmentally

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) unveiled recently a new suite of loan and grant options to enable Falklands businesses to grow in a sustainable way and with the environment in mind.
Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 - 10:57 UTC
Hottest Aug. 1 in 117 years recorded in Buenos Aires

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), the capital of Argentina, Tuesday recorded its hottest Aug. 1 in the last 117 years, with temperatures reaching 30.1 degrees Celsius, according to National Meteorological Service (SMN) data.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 18:08 UTC
Falklands' budget promotes environmental activities and research

The Falkland Islands, FIG, Environmental Studies Budget provides annual funding to support individuals and organizations in the Falkland Islands to conduct activities and research which benefit and enhance our natural environment.
Monday, July 31st 2023 - 02:45 UTC
US emergency alert: Air conditioners to fight heat wave could cause power outages

Energy providers are warning United States clients to be frugal with air-conditioning this weekend, as intense heat and increased demand could lead to blackouts. Nearly 200 million Americans are under “dangerously hot conditions” alerts with temperatures expected to soar past 100F (38C) in several major cities.
Friday, July 28th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Uruguay: Desalination plant arrives from United States to fight the water crisis

Uruguayan authorities Thursday confirmed the arrival in Montevideo of a desalination plant bought in the United States to fight the water crisis hitting the country. The piece of equipment was expected to take about four weeks to be delivered from Houston, but in the end, it was over two months.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
IAATO Climate Change Committee incorporates Chimu Adventures Chad Carey

Chimu Adventures’ Managing Director Chad Carey has joined the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Climate Change Committee to help improve sustainability in the Antarctic tourism space, according to a statement.