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Last update: a minute agoHantavirus at Sea: A Dutch-flagged polar cruise, MV Hondius, docked in Rotterdam as authorities quarantined the last crew and planned to cremate a German passenger after a cluster of severe respiratory illness linked to the outbreak; WHO says the wider public-health risk remains low, with 8 confirmed and 2 probable cases and three deaths so far. Chile’s Water Fight: In a major setback for mining oversight, a Chilean court ruling threatens to set aside Collahuasi’s environmental authorization tied to its nearly finished desalination plant, with Anglo American and Glencore seeking clarification on whether operations are affected. Ocean Life Surge: Scientists report 1,121 new marine species in a year, underscoring how much ocean biodiversity remains undocumented. Climate Extremes in Latin America: A new WMO/FAO-backed look at the region highlights “hydrological whiplash” where drought and extreme rain hit at once, straining food, health, and water systems. Renewables vs Demand Pressure: Costa Rica’s near-clean grid power is being pitched to AI data centers—raising the new question of how much electricity and water the grid and watersheds can absorb.
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