Astronomy & Space Policy: Chile’s major telescopes could lose up to 28% of their view as satellite traffic grows, with astronomers warning that mega-constellations may spoil images for hours. Marine Conservation: Chile moves to protect 14 species in the Humboldt Current, a tiny slice of ocean that supports 15% of the world’s seafood, by putting management plans in place with local fishers and scientists. Sustainable Packaging: Copefrut and Sinclair roll out compostable fruit labels certified for home and industrial composting, aiming to cut single-use packaging waste across apple, plum and kiwifruit. Climate-Smart Agriculture: An IICA project is pushing a transition to sustainable rice production in Chile and other countries, targeting lower methane emissions and less water use while improving resilience for small farmers. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A Chile-Argentina study finds a tiny leaf-eared mouse survives extreme high-altitude conditions by boosting heat production when oxygen is scarce and adapting to toxic plants. Mining & Environment Watch: A new High Seas Treaty move exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental impact assessment rules, raising alarms about seabed protection. Energy & Trade: Chile’s energy minister proposes using Argentine Pacific ports to export Vaca Muerta oil and gas to Asia, but the plan faces hurdles from bureaucracy and export track record.