AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather: A red alert in Santiago brought school closures, flooding and landslides; an EF0 tornado damaged the Alameda bus terminal, and authorities reported damage to homes and schools. Aquaculture: An algal bloom has caused more than 640 tonnes of salmon losses in Chile, renewing concerns over the environmental and economic risks of intensive fish farming. Cleaner Operations: AquaChile says hybrid battery systems have cut diesel use by 35% at two salmon-farm pontoons. It plans to equip 14, aiming to avoid nearly 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year. Mining Pressures: Codelco halted operations at El Teniente after a landslide killed two workers. A new look at Chile’s salt flats also highlights the environmental tensions behind the rush for minerals used in the energy transition. Plastic Waste: A report warns that 80% of cosmetics sold in Chile come in plastic packaging, much of which ends up in landfill.
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