Latin America has a serious problem with recycling: it only reuses 10% of its waste. To try and amend this figure, a virtual “ecoin” has been launched in Panama.

Although 12% of worldwide freshwater is concentrated in Brazil, the country is not taking care of the quality of its rivers.

A recent scientific study shows that the Patagonia sea, especially the Aysén region, is becoming “desalinated” due to runoff freshwater from melting glaciers.

A new species of amphibian with a prominent, bony head was found in Ecuador by an interdisciplinary team.

The Friday for Future movement is spreading across the globe, and thousands of adolescents are using the movement as a means to express their concerns regarding climate change.

It won’t be long before electric vehicles (EV) transform the streets of Lima, and also the appearances of shopping centers, which will become “service stations of the future,” replacing gas stations.

Allowing for deforestation is not a viable option for the future of Colombia as forests are vital for ecosystem services and benefit all by combating climate change, improving food security, conserving biodiversity, and ensuring a water supply.

After being forced out by a volcanic eruption, many Chileans dreamed of returning to Chaitén. As they rebuild the town, they may be setting themselves up for disaster.

In Madre de Dios, standing up to illegal activity puts environmental defenders in a position of vulnerability. The adoption of new protocols in the country could help protect advocates.

Uruguay’s government is implementing an Integral Waste Management project to improve waste collection and recovery.