Environment

Monday, October 3rd 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Ian one of the deadliest hurricanes ever in the US

At least 770,000 people remained without electricity in the US State of Florida this past weekend following the passage of Hurricane Ian, which has left over 80 casualties nationwide, it was reported.
Monday, October 3rd 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Argentine White Helmets arrive in Honduras

An Argentine “white helmet” mission to assist Honduran victims of recent rainstorms has been deployed to the area, it was reported Sunday in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, October 1st 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Hake fishing halted for conservation purposes

Authorities from Uruguay and Argentina have agreed to halt hake capture effective Oct. 1 on a temporary basis to preserve the species, it was announced.
Friday, September 30th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Argentina launches Sustainable Transportation Plan

The Government of Argentina Thursday launched the National Sustainable Transportation Plan aimed at achieving 2030 goals regarding energy transition for passenger, cargo, and private vehicles.
Thursday, September 29th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Ian makes devastating landfall in US State of Florida

Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Class 4 storm in the US State of Florida. It is deemed extremely dangerous, with winds of up to 240 kilometers per hour.
Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Cuba left powerless as Hurricane Ian passes by on its way to Florida

Hurricane Ian left Cuba with no electricity Tuesday night as it caused major damage to the island's network on its way to Florida. Only the few who have access to gasoline-powered generators were spared from the full-scale blackout.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Fiona causes havoc in Canada

Hurricane Fiona has left unprecedented damage after making landfall throughout five provinces in eastern Canada, it was reported.
Monday, September 26th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Frozen Planet II presented by Sir David Attenborough, after four and a half years of filming in 18 countries

In 2011, Frozen Planet gave BBC viewers an unprecedented insight into life in the Poles. The final episode featured British Antarctic Survey (BAS) glaciologist Dr Andy Smith using explosives to see how the ice interacts with the bed beneath to monitor how it behaves and is changing.
Friday, September 23rd 2022 - 18:12 UTC
Uruguayan authorities tackle arsenic in drinking water

Uruguayan authorities are reviewing their options to tackle the presence of arsenic in faucet water in various towns nationwide, it was reported this week.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Popocatepetl volcano causes concern among Mexican residents in adjacent areas

Just one day after two people were reported to have died during an earthquake, Mexican authorities issued an alert following two explosions at the Popocatepetl volcano Tuesday. Residents were asked not to go near the site. The alert has been set at Yellow Phase 2.