Peru’s Ocucaje region of the Ica province is proving to be a paleontologist’s playground.

The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) indicated that the Sumidero Canyon and its inhabitants are at risk due to the environmental toll that limestone extraction and processing is taking on in the region.

The Ministry of Defense presented a report about Santa Lucía Airport’s environmental impact to the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources.

Chile’s average temperature has risen about 0.14 degrees Celsius yearly, compared to other countries’ yearly increases of about 0.1 or 0.11 degrees Celsius.

Colombian soil is being inefficiently farmed, with much of its available land being ignored or under-utilized.

Hunting, habitat destruction, and global warming are some of the factors contributing to the loss of animal species worldwide.

Chile is currently suffering a horrible drought.

The buchón, an invasive aquatic plant species, has spread through the Cauca River covering about 8.5 kilometers.

Zoos have been popular attractions since the 16th Century, but as more species have been threatened with habitat loss, many believe that zoos should focus less on displaying exotic species and more on saving those at risk of extinction.

State specialists have recommended against offshore exploration due to the environmental risks.