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Trumps copper tariffs wont lift US output, will boost costs: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, - The planned 50% tariff on copper imports may turn out to be the biggest own goal of U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war with the rest of the world. Trump announced the tariff on Wednesday, saying it would...

Chilean Salmon Council moves to integrate local grain production into fish feed
The Chilean Salmon Council, a trade association formed in 2020 aimed at representing the interests of the country’s salmon-farming industry, is looking to leverage Chile’s agricultural strength to enhance ties with local aquaculture firms. “Sixty...

Melting Glaciers Could Lead to More Frequent and Explosive Volcanic Eruptions: Study
A photographer approaches the craters of the active Sundhnúkur volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland on June 2, 2024. John Moore / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper,...

At least 15 dead as polar air mass brings record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Capitals,SANA- A cold wave originating from Antarctica brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay causing at least 15 deaths and prompting emergency shelter activation and gas supply restrictions across the region. In...

This Adorably Accurate Penguin Pot Was Made 1,600 Years Ago by the Nazca in Peru
The vessel in question. Credit: Art Institute of Chicago In a land where rain rarely falls and the desert stretches to the sea, a penguin once waddled into the imagination of an ancient people. More than 1,600 years ago, on the parched...

Rory McIlroy provides update on Erica Stoll relationship after couple made big change
Rory McIlroy has settled into his new Wentworth mansion following a fortnight's break from competitive golf, revealing how the move from Florida has provided welcome detachment from the sport's relentless schedule. The four-time major winner...

Is research relevant for ensuring local community sustainability? Community foundations as knowledge infrastructure for local communities
At Infrastructures for the Future, a new gathering to fortify and expand the ecosystem of philanthropy support organisations, attendees asked themselves how to support community foundations. The Lab on Community Foundations, Research, and the SDGs...

Small Satellites Market Research And Technology Forecast Report 2025-2033 Democratizing Space Access For Both Established Players And Emerging Market Entrants
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the dynamic growth of the small satellite industry-democratizing space access for commercial and government sectors. This comprehensive report offers insights into market trends, technological innovations,...

Fauna, Flora … Funga?
All about fungi Scientists and botanists believed that fungi were part of the plant kingdom until the mid-20th century, when fungi were finally classified as a kingdom of their own. This new distinction was made based on structural differences...

Chilean avocado volumes score 15-year high
The 2024-25 Chilean avocado season saw record-breaking volumes, with a total production of 240,000 tons. This is a 15-year record high, the Chilean Avocado Committee has stated. The final figures also represent a 60% increase from the 150,000 tons...

Recyclable lidding film as an alternative to traditional clamshells
StePacPPC's Xgo™ MONO-PET lidding film offers a practical alternative to traditional clamshell packaging by reducing plastic usage and extending the shelf life of fresh produce. Developed as part of a broader move toward mono-material packaging,...

Latin America’s Top Human Rights Court Sets ‘Blueprint for Action’ on Climate Crisis
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) —In a landmark advisory opinion Thursday, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights linked governments’ human rights obligations to their responsibility to address the threat of climate change—a move expected to shape policy...

'Highly Inspiring' Court Ruling Affirms Nations' Legal Duty to Combat Climate Emergency
In a landmark advisory opinion published Thursday, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights—of which the United States, the world's second-biggest carbon polluter, is not a member—affirmed the right to a stable climate and underscored nations'...

Chile approves faster permitting for mining and energy projects
SANTIAGO: Chile’s congress approved long-awaited legislation to speed up the permitting process for investment projects in the country on Tuesday. The law was a key demand from the country’s mining industry as well as renewable energy companies...

Alisande Jaiserrisingh representing Guyana at FIBA Adelante Forum in Chile
Alisande Jaiserrisingh, Coach of Queen’s College’s basketball team, is currently representing the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) at the prestigious FIBA Americas Adelante Forum, held alongside the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 in Santiago, Chile....

Top Latin American court upholds right to “healthy climate”, urges fossil fuel control
Latin America’s top court of human rights has decided for the first time that people have the right to a “healthy climate” without “dangerous” human interference, and has urged states to regulate fossil fuel extraction and exploration, in a...

The rise and fall of England’s HFSS crackdown
The ban – which would have restricted offers like ‘buy one get one free’ and ‘3 for 2’ on products such as crisps, sweetened cereals, confectionery and soft drinks – had already been passed into law under the 2022 Health and Care Act. After...
Metso Acquires Recycling Operations for Mill Lining Services
Metso Corp. announced Friday it has signed an agreement to acquire TL Solution’s recycling operations and induction heating technology development capabilities to expand its mill lining recycling services. The acquisition involves TL Solution, a...

Chilean Communist Jeannette Jara wins left’s presidential primary, will battle pro-Pinochet candidates
Jeannette Jara, candidate of the Communist Party of Chile, embraces supporters on primary election day. | Esteban Felix / AP Voters in the presidential primary of the Unity for Chile (Unidad por Chile) coalition have selected the Communist Party’s...

Chile speeds up permitting for mining and other investment projects
Audio By Carbonatix SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile’s congress approved long-awaited legislation to speed up the permitting process for investment projects in the country on Tuesday. The law was a key demand from the country’s mining industry as well as...