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El Niño an unwelcome Christmas present as floods devastate Paraguay and Argentina

Posted on December 27, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Intense rainfall in the heart of South America has caused major rivers to overflow, resulting in widespread flooding that has displaced over 160,000 and is being blamed on a particularly severe El Niño event.

Latin America ‘better prepared for El Niño’

Posted on November 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Experts believe that the current El Niño event – already among the strongest ever recorded – will reach its peak soon. But authorities across the region are confident they are as prepared as ever for the consequences.

Climate Change: COP 21 Latin America preview

Posted on November 20, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

All eyes are on Paris as the nations of the world meet to negotiate a global deal to curb carbon emissions and prevent runaway climate change. What do Latin American nations have to offer?

Brazil’s wind energy sector whirring into action

Posted on November 19, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Brazil achieves new record for electricity generated by wind power, as the country looks to a mix of renewables in order to make its energy mix cleaner and more reliable.

Latin America begins to debate the management of its natural resources

Posted on March 12, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Governments and multilateral organisations are discussing how to make the most of Latin America’s rich natural resources, in a way that avoids the risk of socio-environmental conflicts and encourages social and economic development.

Colombia leading plan to create ‘ecological corridor’ and establish the world’s largest protected area

Posted on February 23, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Colombia proposes an ambitious plan that would establish the world’s largest ‘ecological corridor’, protecting vast swathes of Amazon rainforest stretching from the Andes to the Atlantic coast, with the help of Brazil and Venezuela.

Brazil’s descent into drought chaos says a lot about humanity’s approach to climate change

Posted on February 9, 2015October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Brazil’s water crisis has reached historic proportions, but arguably the worst could have been averted if only authorities had heeded the early warning signs; the parallels with our collective approach to climate change are striking.

Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Posted on November 4, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Better late than never as Brazil finally looks to develop solar power on a larger scale, with near-perfect conditions and a… Read more Brazil belatedly joins the Solar race

Large landowners and multinationals most to blame for Amazon destruction

Posted on October 30, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

New study shows that the majority of Amazonian deforestation in recent years has taken place in land owned by multinationals… Read more Large landowners and multinationals most to blame for Amazon destruction

Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

Posted on October 24, 2014October 19, 2017 by gilesconstantine

Ranking of global green economies suggests that Latin American countries are far greener than they are given credit for being,… Read more Global Green Economy Index puts Costa Rica at head of impressive Latin American showing

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