Bolivian town's flood crisis deepens as Chinese mining companies abandon toxic pits

Environment 2025-02-06

Bolivian town's flood crisis deepens as Chinese mining companies abandon toxic pits

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.

Fed-up Amazon residents in Brazil demand end to fires

Environment 2025-02-03

Fed-up Amazon residents in Brazil demand end to fires

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.

Brazilian drought sparks inflation of global coffee prices

Environment 2025-01-23

Brazilian drought sparks inflation of global coffee prices

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.

Poaching by Chinese nationals in Bolivia threatens South American jaguars

Environment 2025-01-22

Poaching by Chinese nationals in Bolivia threatens South American jaguars

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.

Chile's fire-ravaged botanical garden plants native trees to boost resilience

Environment 2025-01-20

Chile's fire-ravaged botanical garden plants native trees to boost resilience

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

Amazon reforestation project in Brazil aims to revive carbon markets

Environment 2025-01-14

Amazon reforestation project in Brazil aims to revive carbon markets

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

China's fishing strategy: plunder Argentina's seas

Environment 2025-01-07

China's fishing strategy: plunder Argentina's seas

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

Thriving scorpions pose a stinging problem for Brazil

Environment 2024-12-26

Thriving scorpions pose a stinging problem for Brazil

Scorpions are thriving due to urbanization and rising temperatures, making them the deadliest venomous animals in Brazil.

Environmental concerns grow over Bolivia-Brazil-China railroad project

Environment 2024-12-18

Environmental concerns grow over Bolivia-Brazil-China railroad project

The initiative has drawn criticism for its likely environmental impact, as the railroad would pass through protected areas.

Mining and conflict sweep away Colombian river's environmental 'rights'

Environment 2024-12-17

Mining and conflict sweep away Colombian river's environmental 'rights'

The plight of the Atrato underscores the challenges facing conservationists in conflict-ridden areas.