A new organization in Chile is combining botanical and forensic sciences to solve crimes committed against the environment.

In a country that is heavily dependent on small-scale farming, Hondurans are seeking to develop environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

A vessel by the name of Siteam Anja, which carries around 32,000 tons of vegetable oil, has run aground off the coast of Uruguay, about 400 meters to the west of Isla de Lobos. 

The Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (Sernap) will receive S/1.8 million from the Ministerio del Ambiente (Minam) for cleaning up mining activity on the Tambopata Reserve.

The Cordoban company Cotreco officially announced the acquisition of new vehicles with efficient Euro 5m generation diesel engines.

In the state of Bolívar the extraction of gold, silver, diamonds and other minerals has been causing irreparable damage to the environment for sixty years. 

The new business center of the Bank of Costa Rica, Nicoya, adds to the list of sustainable buildings that are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified. 

The Yambo lagoon in Cotopaxi, Ecuador is in dire need of protection and organized tourism. 

The mining industry, which is unregulated and provides access to gold, is a threat to water safety, according to environmentalists.

The proposed development is projected to benefit around 17,000 people, though there are concerns regarding its impact on the environment.