The regional government of the Galápagos aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags used to carry merchandise; in 2011 around 4.5 million of them were used on the islands. 

The Company Mina de Plata San Rafael announced it would appeal the ruling that sentenced a CEO to prison. 

Some scientists believe they’ve found fresh lava at Costa Rica’s Turrialba Volcano and argue that they may indicate increased activity at the volcano, but others say it’s too soon to tell.