Environment 2024-11-12

Bolivian livestock farmers, trying to meet huge Chinese demand for meat, accounted for 57% of the country's deforestation between 2010 and 2022.

Environment 2024-10-30

The critically endangered harlequin poison-dart frog is one of 14 species bred at the Treasures of Colombia lab near Bogotá to combat illegal wildlife trafficking through legal, captive breeding.

Environment 2024-10-21

Colombia's Amazonas department faces its worst climate crisis, while Peruvian towns report food shortages and Brazil declares a 'critical situation' from forest fires.

Environment 2024-10-17

The rich Pacific waters draw vessels from across the region, as well as distant fleets from China, where shark fin is considered a delicacy.

Environment 2024-10-09

Chinese vessels are allegedly entering Peruvian waters without authorization, depleting jumbo squid stocks that are essential to many Peruvians' diet and crucial to the country's economy.

Environment 2024-10-08

Green spaces are essential for reducing temperatures in concrete urban areas and enhancing air quality, say ecologists.

Environment 2024-09-11

A year ago, 59% of Ecuadorian voters opted to leave the crude oil untouched in Yasuní National Park, a biosphere reserve home to Indigenous communities. But 246 of 247 oil wells in one block are still operating.

Environment 2024-09-05

In Ecuador, one of the world's most biodiverse countries, drug gangs are thwarting scientific studies with their trail of blood and terror.

Environment 2024-08-08

Artisanal fishermen are demanding stricter control over the Chinese vessels operating in Peruvian waters, which fish without heed for limits.

Environment 2023-11-10

Tranquil Caribbean shores, once serene havens, are now facing an ominous threat -– the rising tide, a relentless reminder of climate change's impact on these idyllic islands.