Environment

Friday, July 12th 2024 - 00:26 UTC
Environmental challenges in Norfolk, Virginia: A Look at waste management solutions

Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, bustling port, and picturesque waterfront. However, like many urban areas, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in waste management. With a growing population and an influx of tourists, the city must navigate the complexities of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 19:17 UTC
Buenos Aires the best city in the region, The Economist finds

Buenos Aires was once again picked by The Economist as the most liveable city in South America according to the outlet's usual scale measuring environmental, cultural, and infrastructural issues in addition to stability and medical care. The Argentine capital topped the list for the third year in a row, standing out for its highly regarded UBA (University of Buenos Aires) among other perks.
Wednesday, July 10th 2024 - 20:10 UTC
Uruguay: Cold wave warning amid “extreme temperatures”

The Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) has extended its cold wave warning until Friday, July 12, citing “extreme temperatures” affecting most of the country. The updated forecast predicts minimum temperatures between -6 ºC and 2 ºC and maximum temperatures ranging from 8 ºC to 12 ºC.
Tuesday, July 9th 2024 - 07:56 UTC
June 2024 the hottest on record, Copernicus study finds

$Each fraction of a degree does matter, scientists like Saulo warn$

Last month was the hottest June on record in the northern hemisphere, according to a study from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service released Monday. It was also the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record.
Friday, July 5th 2024 - 22:19 UTC
Beryl makes landfall in Mexico

After leaving at least three people dead in Jamaica, Beryl made landfall as a Category 2 Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale Friday on the Mexican coast. It eventually downgraded to a tropical storm, although it continued to pose a serious risk with heavy storms and damaging waves, authorities warned residents. According to Mexico's National Water Commission (Conagua), Beryl winds reached 175 km/h with peaks of 220 km/h. Classes were suspended as of Thursday.
Friday, July 5th 2024 - 19:16 UTC
Lula visit announced to Mercosur's newest full member Bolivia

Bolivia's Deputy Communications Minister Gabriela Alcón announced Friday that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would be arriving in Santa Cruz de la Sierra next Monday for meetings with local authorities and businessmen. It will be the first visit of a foreign head of state since Bolivia's full Southern Common Market membership President Luis Arce Catacora signed into law this week.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:55 UTC
Freezing temperatures in Falklands sponsor ice hockey revolution, but also burst pipes

Extreme low temperatures in the Falkland Islands have given a chance for hockey players and fans to practice on frozen ponds, which is the good side of the climate situation, but the Public Works Department Water Section has also advised the public about water usage which “at this time is fairly high”.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 23:00 UTC
Falklands: Navitas updates emission assessment of Sea Lion environmental impact statement

The Israeli/US company preparing to extract oil from Falkland Islands waters, Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd. (Navitas) has issued a revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning its proposals for the drilling of oil wells and offshore production from the Sea Lion Field Northern Development Area, Phase 1 and 2, which includes additional information on atmospheric emissions.
Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 - 20:05 UTC
Falklands, Navitas updates emission assessment of Sea Lion environmental impact statement

The Israeli/US company preparing to extract oil from Falkland Islands waters, Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Ltd. (Navitas) has issued a revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) concerning its proposals for the drilling of oil wells and offshore production from the Sea Lion Field Northern Development Area, Phase 1 and 2, which includes additional information on atmospheric emissions.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 08:54 UTC
Heavy snow threatens the livelihood of animals in Argentine Patagonia

Breeders in Argentine Patagonia went wild on social media after heavy snowfalls completely covered their animals placing around 1 million of them in danger of starving to death as the region goes through one of its coldest winters in the last decades. A video that went viral on social media shows the shooter walking through thick snow in the province of Chubut, with sheep fully under the snow except for their heads.