In Argentina, tourist killed by falling ice in Patagonian cave
The man was traveling alone with his dog in a motor home, and was not related to the other tourists who had decided to follow the trail.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Patagonia founder gives away company to save planet
The founder of outdoor retailer Patagonia, known for his environmental stances, has given away his company in an effort to do even more for the planet.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Intact, pregnant ichthyosaur fossil recovered from Patagonian glacier in Chile
Judith Pardo said this "is the only pregnant ichthyosaur that's been found on the planet from the era between 129 and 139 million years ago.
Thu May 12 2022
Fires raging in Argentinas southern Patagonia region for more than 20 days
Forest fires in Patagonia have destroyed more than 4,000 hectares (988 acres) of forest.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Argentina lakes turn pink but the outlook not rosy, environmentalists say
The pink color could potentially be the result of a dye typically used to give prawns raised nearby their typically rose-colored hue.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Hemp is set to be one of fashion's favorite textiles
Like linen, hemp is one of the fibers that could well take over our wardrobes in the months and years to come.
Tue May 18 2021
Beast of five teeth: Chilean scientists unearth skunk that walked among dinosaurs
A fossil of a skunk-like mammal that lived during the age of dinosaurs has been discovered in Chilean Patagonia.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Uyghurs forced to pick cotton in Xinjiang. Here's what you need to know
Media reports citing government documents have implicated Xinjiangs cotton supply chain of forced labour.
Wed Dec 16 2020
China accused of forcing 570,000 people to pick cotton in Xinjiang
A Washington-based Center for Global Policy said it was very likely a major share of cotton from Xinjiang was 'tainted with forced labour'.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Opposites attract: Wild and captive jaguars mate in Argentina to save species
Tania and Qaramta spent just under a week together bathing, sleeping and playing, watched by an anxious team of researchers.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Fossil embryo dubbed the 'small giant' packs surprises about a big dinosaur
The fragile fossil is among the best-preserved dinosaur embryonic remains ever found.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Not one, not two, but three! Paris zoo enjoys rare baby boom
Paris Zoological Park has seen an unusual animal baby boom, with the birth of a Patagonian sea lion, an Amazon bush dog and a little puma.
Thu Aug 27 2020
North Face founder dies in Chile kayaking accident
US billionaire Douglas Tompkins, who co-founded the outdoor label The North Face died in a kayaking accident in Chile's Patagonia region.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Hundreds of whales found dead in Chile
More than 300 whales have been found washed up in a remote inlet in Patagonia in southern Chile in one of the largest die-offs on record, researchers said Tuesday.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Petrobras strikes oil and gas in south Argentina
Petrobras Argentina found a new oil-and gas-field in the Patagonia province of Santa Cruz.
Wed Nov 14 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024