Environment

• Wednesday, July 17th 2024 - 07:45 UTC

  Brazil has 96% of Pantanal fires under control

  

  Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva said Tuesday that at least 96% of the fires in the Pantanal, Pantanal, a natural region encompassing the world's largest tropical wetland area and the world's largest flooded grasslands, had been put out or were under control, Agencia Brasil reported. She made the announcement alongside fellow Ministers Simone Tebet (Budget and Planning) and Waldez Góes (Integration and Regional Development) in Corumbá, in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul.

• Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 09:17 UTC

  Huge pod of pilot whales stranded, and die in island off Orkney archipelago

  

  Seventy-seven long-finned pilot whales washed ashore on Thursday on Sanday island, a part of the Orkney archipelago off Scotland. Sixty-five of them were already dead, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) service said, and while twelve still alive, they were in too poor a condition to recover.

• Friday, July 12th 2024 - 09:24 UTC

  Paraná Waterway crisis expected to be sorted out this year

  

  An extension of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway Management to Jan de Nul has been reported to be under consideration as the need for further dredging plays a compelling role.

• 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

  

  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”.