The recent solar storm M8 degree caused a severe effect of solar radiation in northern latitudes and geomagnetic storms with beautiful effects of aurora borealis. Read More | 54 Comments
During a project developed in 2010, scientists joined forces with the natives of the villages of southwestern Surinam to document nearly 1,300 species living in rivers Kutari and Sipaliwini located in one of the most impenetrable jungles in the world. Read More | 31 Comments
Below is a list from the World Wildlife Fund of 10 endangered species. Some, like the Irrawaddy dolphin, mountain gorilla and Vaquita have global populations that number in the hundreds. Another animal on the list, the Javan rhino, has a population of around only 40 animals. Read More | 48 Comments
The International Year of Sustainable Energy for All presents a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of increasing access to energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It is a call to promote action on energy issues at the local, national, regional and international levels toward internationally agreed development goals. Read More | 22 Comments
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Scientists, philosophers and groups of animal advocates issued a declaration of rights of dolphins, hoping it becomes into law.
They explain that dolphins are so smart that should be considered “non-human persons” and be granted a charter of rights.
If approved the law, it will prevent remain captive dolphins in zoos and aquatic settings also to be prohibited them from being attacked by fishermen.
Whales also be… Read More
The obtaining of shark fins is the subject of much controversy for its cruelty, as the fishermen catch the animal, cut off that part of the body and back into the sea maimed.
A group of lawmakers from New York introduced a draft law to ban in this state the controversial trade of shark fins, used in the restaurant market for a traditional Chinese soup.
Total silence of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP in spanish) on the death of these four endangered animals , released 4 months ago.
Although the first death came days after three females and two males were returned to their habitat, the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), would not disclose details.
The first casualty occurred in that month, when one of the males died… Read More
The tourism of the Panama wetlands is in danger due to the reduction of these natural sites of outstanding importance, informed the state National Environmental Authority (ANAM in spanish).
In Panama there are five wetland areas recognized for its global importance for the conservation through the Ramsar Convention, but it is uncertain whether there will be in the long run a balance between the preservation of these areas and… Read More
Environmental organizations and social groups have been protesting in recent days against the gas pipeline project “Via Verde” which the Executive plans to build over 150 kilometers north of Puerto Rico.
The president of the environmental group Sierra Club chapter of Puerto Rico, Orlando Negrón, called through a statement to the members of his group, to the Pro Northeast Ecological Corridor Coalition and the Zero Waste Coalition to march… Read More | 2 Comments
An undetermined amount of oil that spilled two weeks ago in the Monagas state could cause serious environmental consequences in this tropical region of northeastern Venezuela, rich in vegetation and rivers bordering the Atlantic, say experts.
Bathed by several rivers including the Orinoco, one of the longest in America, in Monagas abundant mangroves, these fragile forests of submerged roots that are born in estuaries and coastal areas that are… Read More | 2 Comments
Last year 3,923 animals were seized in the Colombian capital.
Nearly 48 poison frogs known as ‘cocoi’ were seized in El Dorado airport. The amphibians, with exotic colors and typical of the Chocó, were to be sent to Austin (USA) in a box of chocolates, as if they were a consignment.
The idea was to sell them as ornamental species to decorate aquariums, or even to take them… Read More | 7 Comments
Custody of the mangrove is an environmental issue that is adding important adherents among communities in the country with a campaign that the corresponding ministry is implementing in different communes.
For now, one of the areas where the plan gathers strength is Guayas, where the Sub Secretary of Marine and Coastal Management, held a workshop for beneficiaries of sustainable use agreements and custody of mangroves in that province… Read More | 6 Comments
The Brazilian government recently announced a reduction in deforestation rates in three major forests and vegetation areas not Amazon: the Pantanal, the Atlantic Forest and the Pampa.
“The result shows that it is reducing the magnitude of deforestation” evaluated the Minister of Environment, Izabella Teixeira, who noted that in the case of the Atlantic Forest is coming “to that goal we want, which is zero deforestation.”
Brazil almost… Read More | 6 Comments
Three species of starfish were discovered in the departments of Tumbes and Ica by Peruvian and Mexican specialists that confirm the richness of the biodiversity of protected areas in the country, announced the Sernanp.
The National Service of Protected Areas by the State (Sernanp in spanish) pointed out that they are the Regali Astropecten , Paulia Horrida and Meyenaster Gelatinosus species, known in other seas but never had found… Read More | 4 Comments
From 50 bofedales (wetlands) that the country possesses, the most representative at the Ramsar level (Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat) and known worldwide for the great and rich biodiversity they hold, are located in the east region.
However, in the western sector although there are few who are within the international category, are considered the oldest in Latin America because the lake Titicaca and… Read More | 5 Comments
Fresh water shared by Argentina and Paraguay, source of life and energy, as well as biological and cultural diversity, are the greatest potential for both countries, facing the challenge to change the matrix based on agricultural production for export, said the Paraguayan Environment Ministry, Oscar Rivas.
“Argentina and Paraguay are two countries that share one of the greatest treasures of mankind, the Plata basin, which is among the five… Read More | 10 Comments
The beaches of Colón and San José are affected by the discharges coming from Salto-Concordia. The biggest pollution is caused by the volume of sewage and agro-industrial effluents from both sides of the river.
Researchers at the National Technological University (NTU) School of the Regional Conception of Uruguay work on the measurement and the analysis of sewage in the area of Concordia and Salto (Uruguay).
In addition, they… Read More | 10 Comments
A growing number of municipalities in Argentina are joining a movement aimed at tackling the problem of waste disposal while producing clean, inexpensive energy.
Since 2006, more than 650 people have taken part in biogas production courses offered by the Fundación Proteger (Protect Foundation) in the municipality of Cerrito, in the eastern Argentine province of Entre Ríos. With a population of 6,000, Cerrito currently has two biodigesters in operation… Read More | 30 Comments
Government laying out plans to systematically curb sea lion population along coast.
The Chilean government last week blamed Peruvian fishing vessels for the dramatic decline in mackerel stocks off Chile’s coast. Now they’re pointing an accusatory finger toward Chile’s sea lion population.
In a scheme that contradicts the protected status of Chilean sea lions, the government has set plans to systematically cull and capture sea lions in Chilean… Read More | 9 Comments
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