Environment
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Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Faces Continued Threats Despite Decrease in Deforestation
The Atlantic Forest, one of Brazil's most threatened ecosystems, saw a 27% reduction in deforestation last year, but the devastation…
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El Niño Exacerbates Food Security Crisis in Central America
A recent study by the World Food Programme and Action Against Hunger reveals that El Niño has severely worsened food…
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Costa Rica Delays Electrical Rationing Amid Unexpected Rainfall
In a sudden reprieve brought by recent rains, Costa Rica postponed planned electrical rationings set for yesterday, marking a critical…
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Illegal Wildlife Trade Threatens Public Health Across Latin America
A recent UN report highlights the dire consequences of illegal wildlife trade, not just for biodiversity but also for global…
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Venezuela’s Last Glacier Redefined as Ice Field by Scientists
Venezuela is on the brink of becoming the first modern nation to lose all its glaciers as climate scientists reclassify…
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Catastrophic Floods in Brazil: A Call for Regional Solidarity and Action
Following unprecedented flooding in southern Brazil, the city of Porto Alegre faces a dire crisis. Eighty percent of residents lack…
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Reviving Maracaibo: Venezuela’s Battle for its Largest Lake
In the heart of Venezuela's northwestern state of Zulia, a critical environmental initiative is underway at Lake Maracaibo, the nation's…
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Catastrophe in Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul Faces Fatal Floods
Unprecedented rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state, has triggered massive floods and landslides, claiming 55 lives with…
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Alarming Rise in Amazon Fires Marks a Troubling Start to 2024
Brazil's Amazon region has experienced a dramatic 151% increase in fires from January to April compared to 2023, setting a…
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Dance Troupes Unite in Bolivia to Celebrate Latin American Cultures
This year's 'Encounter Between Cultures' festival will see dance groups from Argentina, Ecuador, and Bolivia performing in two Bolivian cities,…
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