Environment 2025-03-25

A two-meter-high, 10km-long concrete wall separates San Juan de Miraflores from the affluent Santiago de Surco. Through its cracks, glimpses of lush greenery contrast with Surco's high water consumption.

Environment 2025-03-03

In Bolivia's eastern lowlands last year, approximately 10.7 million hectares of dry tropical forest -- an area comparable to the size of Portugal -- were consumed by wildfires.

Environment 2025-02-26

Chinese construction work has dropped the level of safe drinking water considerably, while warnings are being issued about using treated water from the nearby contaminated lake.

Environment 2025-02-06

The waste-filled pits left by mining companies triggered one of the worst floods in history for one municipality, and residents are still struggling to survive in flooded houses.

Environment 2025-02-03

The Brazilian Amazon recorded over 140,000 fires in 2024, the highest number in 17 years. Global warming fuels them, but most are set for livestock grazing, farming or illegal logging.

Environment 2025-01-23

Years of intense heat and unpredictable rainfall are poised to increase the price of an espresso or latte in cities like Paris, New York and Tokyo.

Environment 2025-01-22

The remains of a dismembered jaguar were discovered at a camp owned by a Chinese state enterprise. The illegal trade in body parts of South American jaguars may be linked to Chinese criminal networks.

Environment 2025-01-20

As temperatures continue to rise, the park is taking proactive steps to ensure it is better prepared to withstand wildfires.

Environment 2025-01-14

A Brazilian company seeks to rebuild trust in the embattled carbon market by planting native species that thrive in the Amazon.

Environment 2025-01-07

Unregulated Chinese boats in or near Argentine waters haul away more than $700 million worth of seafood every year, an Argentine industry leader said.