News of enviroment

GUEST VOICE

Ciimate change: An unstoppable movement takes hold

19-10-2019 09:17 On the eve of the September UN Climate Action Summit, young women and men around the world mobilised by the millions and told global leaders: “You are failing us.”

by UN Secretary General António Guterres

ENVIROMENT

Patagonia – a reservoir of fossils, oil and wind worth their weight in gold

19-10-2019 09:03 Alongside Vaca Muerta, one of the biggest deposits of unconventional oil and gas in the world, Argentina also houses its “Vaca Muerta of wind” down south, according to experts.

ENVIRONMENT

Environment drops off radar after four years of contradictions

19-10-2019 08:09 Experts say the Macri administration is trying to have it both ways when it comes to environmental policies. And worryingly, the outlook doesn’t look much better under a potential government led by Alberto Fernández.

by Fermin Koop

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental activism on rise in Argentina amid climate emergency

03-08-2019 11:30 Citizens across the globe are now taking action, asking governments and companies to step up to the plate on climate change. Argentina is no exception.

by Fermin Koop

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

‘This is the last chance to get things right’ on global warming

13-10-2018 09:08 IPCC member and CONICET researcher Carolina Vera on why Argentina and the world must take action on global warming – and fast.

by Fermin Koop

MINERAL BOOM

Argentina eyes off lithium growth despite concerns

18-08-2018 09:34 The country is seeking to become a leading exporter in a sector on the rise but environmental groups warn of dangers.

by BY FERMIN KOOP

ENVIRONMENT

A surfer’s fight against plastic waste starts to pay off

09-06-2018 10:27 Nearly a decade ago, Gastón Caminata decided to do something about the trash on the beaches near his home in Argentina. But while the difference can be seen today, he says much more must be done.

by Charles Newbery