News of drought

Water crisis threatens grain, iron transport on key Brazil river

29-07-2021 16:12 Brazil issued a provisional measure to authorise exceptional and temporary efforts to optimize the use of hydro-energy resources and secure energy supply as country faces one of its worst water crisis.

Climate Change

Deadly heat wave slams Canada, United States

30-06-2021 18:29 Millions in western Canada and the northwestern United States were under heat alerts this week as the region experienced record-breaking temperatures — police reported dozens of deaths likely linked to the scorching conditions.

Agriculture

Paraná’s historic low levels test Argentina’s agriculture trade

11-06-2021 23:51 At less than half its historical average, the Paraná’s low flow impedes Argentina’s exports as a concession to manage the waterway comes up for renewal.

by Jorgelina Hiba

AGRICULTURE IN BRAZIL

Historic drought threatens Brazil's economy

10-06-2021 08:00 Worst drought in nearly a century to hit two key regions in Brazil is wreaking havoc on hydroelectric dams and crops – and threatening country's nascent pandemic recovery.

Bloomberg

Waterways are drying up in key South American crop-shipping hubs

27-04-2021 12:27 The South American drought that’s helping push corn and soybean prices to multiyear highs isn’t just threatening crops, but also the ability to haul them on waterways that are drying up.

Congress

Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land

07-12-2020 19:44 The Senate has passed a law placing bans of up to 60 years on any changes in the use of land razed by fire, including real-estate projects, in order to avoid speculation.

ENVIRONMENT

South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires

26-10-2020 07:00 Exacerbated by a historic drought, larges swathes of forest and wetlands in central South America known for their exceptional biodiversity have been ravaged by devastating fires.

ENVIRONMENT

More than 400,000 hectares burned in fires since turn of year

29-09-2020 16:35 At the start of this week, 434,975 hectares nationwide had already been affected by forest and bush fires, with 10 provinces in particular bearing the brunt, according to official data.

ENVIRONMENT

Wetlands are burning across South America with farmers to blame

31-08-2020 07:00 About 2,500 kilometres south of the Amazon rainforest, other one-of-a-kind ecosystems are falling victim to fire and axe.

BLOOMBERG

Drought and frosts threaten Argentina’s record wheat crop

21-08-2020 15:20 A drought coupled with bouts of frost may curb wheat output across swathes of Argentina, the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange said in a report.

Bloomberg

Argentina, Brazil in talks to flush dam water into Paraná River

16-04-2020 08:26 Governments in talks to release water from the giant Itaipú Dam with a view to topping up the Paraná River, where ebbing levels are stymieing a US$20-billion-a-year crop export business.

News of drought

Water crisis threatens grain, iron transport on key Brazil river

Deadly heat wave slams Canada, United States

Paraná’s historic low levels test Argentina’s agriculture trade

Historic drought threatens Brazil's economy

Waterways are drying up in key South American crop-shipping hubs

Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land

South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires

More than 400,000 hectares burned in fires since turn of year

Wetlands are burning across South America with farmers to blame

Drought and frosts threaten Argentina’s record wheat crop

Argentina, Brazil in talks to flush dam water into Paraná River

Fishing vessels illegally target marine mammals in South American waters

Descendants of Welsh settlers mark 156 years in Patagonia

Porno-politics and Argentina’s digital rumour mill

One million doses of Sputnik V and 18 million euros

Delta fears grip Argentina, prompting authorities into action

Arranca la campaña del Frente de Todos: basta de Macri y un quinteto de refuerzo

Larreta contra el círculo rojo

El sector de López Murphy cruzó a Vidal por la jubilada que tomó sol en cuarentena

Profunda caída del valor de los inmuebles

Florencio Randazzo: "Cristina es un ejemplo del egoísmo de la política para mantener el statu quo"

News of drought

Water crisis threatens grain, iron transport on key Brazil river

Deadly heat wave slams Canada, United States

Paraná’s historic low levels test Argentina’s agriculture trade

Historic drought threatens Brazil's economy

Waterways are drying up in key South American crop-shipping hubs

Senate passes bill to limit commercial use of fire-destroyed land

South America ravaged by unprecedented drought and fires

More than 400,000 hectares burned in fires since turn of year

Wetlands are burning across South America with farmers to blame

Drought and frosts threaten Argentina’s record wheat crop

Argentina, Brazil in talks to flush dam water into Paraná River

Fishing vessels illegally target marine mammals in South American waters

Descendants of Welsh settlers mark 156 years in Patagonia

Porno-politics and Argentina’s digital rumour mill

One million doses of Sputnik V and 18 million euros

Delta fears grip Argentina, prompting authorities into action

Arranca la campaña del Frente de Todos: basta de Macri y un quinteto de refuerzo

Larreta contra el círculo rojo

El sector de López Murphy cruzó a Vidal por la jubilada que tomó sol en cuarentena

Profunda caída del valor de los inmuebles

Florencio Randazzo: ​​"Cristina es un ejemplo del egoísmo de la política para mantener el statu quo"

Florencio Randazzo: "Cristina es un ejemplo del egoísmo de la política para mantener el statu quo"