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A resource for journalists, politicians, policy makers, activists and citizens interested in climate change and the environmental emergency
The ElephantA resource for journalists, politicians, policy makers, activists and citizens interested in climate change and the environmental emergency
Revealed: the 1,200 big methane leaks from waste dumps trashing the planet
2024-02-12 in The GuardianThe huge leaks of the potent greenhouse gas will doom climate targets, experts say, but stemming them would rapidly reduce global heating
Tagged under: Argentina | Methane
Seal pup die-off from avian flu in Argentina looks 'apocalyptic'
2024-01-17 by in Popular ScienceThe highly contagious strain of bird flu is not spreading among humans, but it may in the future.
Tagged under: Argentina | Disease | Birds
What links Rishi Sunak, Javier Milei and Donald Trump? The shadowy network behind their policies | George Monbiot
2024-01-06 in The GuardianThe Atlas Network’s dark-money junktanks are behind neoliberal policies around the world, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Tagged under: Argentina | Rishi Sunak
Wildfires rage in Argentina’s Cordoba province amid heatwave | In Pictures News | Al Jazeera
2023-10-11 in Al JazeeraAuthorities evacuate people as massive flames surround populated areas in Cordoba province.
Tagged under: Argentina | Wildfires
Argentina’s grain harvest suffers under worst drought in 60 years | Drought News | Al Jazeera
2023-03-09 in Al JazeeraAlready struggling under spiralling inflation, the South American country faces a decline in grain, its main export.
Tagged under: Argentina | Drought | South America
Argentina’s Cristina Fernández sentenced to six years in $1bn fraud case
2022-12-06 in The GuardianVice-president and former president also given lifelong ban on holding public office after being found guilty
Tagged under: Argentina
‘Everything is on fire’: Flames rip through Iberá National Park in Argentina
2022-02-24 in MongabayThe fires were still several miles away, but Talía Zamboni and her colleagues wanted to work fast. Early in the morning on Feb. 23, they traveled to San Alonso Island in Argentina’s Iberá National Park, where several giant river otters were being housed in a large enclosure, awaiting their release into the wild. But today […]
Tagged under: Argentina | Rivers
'Furnace': Argentina roasts in record-setting heat wave | Reuters
2022-01-15 (or before) in ReutersTagged under: Argentina
A race for lithium is sparking fears of water shortages in northern Argentina
2022-01-07 in Climate Home NewsThe salt flats of Catamarca hold rich resources for a green revolution, but the impact of mining on water sources has nearby communities worried
Tagged under: Argentina | Lithium | Water Resources
Attack of the giant rodents or class war? Argentina’s rich riled by new neighbors
2021-08-22 in The GuardianHordes of capybaras have taken up residence at a gated community, sparking a debate on the environment and inequality
Tagged under: Argentina | Wildlife
Hundreds of fishing fleets that go ‘dark’ suspected of illegal hunting, study finds
2021-06-02 in The GuardianVessels primarily from China switch off their tracking beacons to evade detection while they engage in possible illegal fishing
Tagged under: Argentina | China | Pacific Ocean | Fish | Wildlife
Bitcoin Could Push Global Emissions Above 2 Degrees Celsius, Scientists Say
2021-02-15 by in Truthout - Fearless Independent JournalismBitcoin mining may consume more than 120 terawatt-hours of electricity globally this year — more energy than Argentina.
Tagged under: Argentina | Electricity
UK imported 1m tonnes of soya with deforestation risk in 2019
2020-12-01 in The GuardianNew analysis finds 40% was brought in without sourcing checks from Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay
Tagged under: Argentina | Deforestation | Farming | Brazil | Trees
'Total destruction': why fires are tearing across South America
2020-10-09 in The GuardianWildfires, mostly caused by land clearing for cattle grazing and soya production, have set four nations ablaze
Tagged under: Argentina | Deforestation | Wildfires | Rainforests | Amazon Rainforest | Brazil | Forest Fires | Cattle and Dairy Farming | Trees
Oil Companies Wonder If It’s Worth Looking for Oil Anymore
2020-08-16 (or before) in BloombergMore European producers are saying energy resources worth billions of dollars now might never be pumped out of the ground.
Tagged under: Argentina
Argentina could become 'sacrificial country' for plastic waste, say activists
2019-11-01 in The GuardianCountry has changed definition of waste, which campaigners fear could lead to imports of low-grade plastic scraps
Tagged under: Argentina | Activism
UK to use finance meant for green energy to support fracking in Argentina
2019-10-22 in The GuardianDocuments show government’s £1bn commitment in 2017 later prioritised support of major oil companies
Tagged under: Argentina | Renewable Energy | BP | Shell | Fracking | Fossil Fuels | Finance
Penguins suffering from climate change, scientists say
2014-01-30 in The GuardianHeatwaves killing Magellanic penguin chicks in Argentina, and Adelie penguins in Antarctica are finding it harder to feed
Tagged under: Argentina | Climate Change | Antarctic | Wildlife | Heatwaves
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