Central and South America
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador offline until water levels recover
Three hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have ceased operating due to low water levels amid the country's worst drought in over 60 years.
Elon Musk looking to invest in lithium hub Argentina
Argentina is the world's fourth-largest producer of lithium, a critical component of electric vehicle batteries.
Firms including Amazon to buy $180 million in carbon credits from namesake rainforest
By Jake Spring SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Amazon and other companies have agreed to buy carbon offset credits that will support the conservation of...
FTC set to greenlight Chevron’s $53 billion buy of oil rival Hess: sources
The FTC is set to approve Chevron's $53 billion Hess acquisition, with Exxon’s challenge on Guyana assets as the final hurdle.
Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
The Amazon has lost 12.5% of its plant cover, fueling droughts and wildfires, releasing vast carbon emissions globally.
‘Who pays?’ asks Brazil Greenpeace protest on climate impact in the Amazon
Greenpeace protests in Amazon as severe drought exposes rivers, highlights climate change impacts on local communities.
Google buys carbon removal credits from Brazil startup, joining Microsoft
Google to buy 50,000 tons of carbon credits from Mombak, following Microsoft's previous deal with the company that replants land in Amazon rainforest.
Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss
Brazil's wildfires, driven by illegal land clearing and arson, intensify amid severe drought, calling for tougher laws.
Meta closes deal to buy up to 3.9 million carbon credits in Latin America
Facebook owner buys credits for BTG Pactual forestry projects at an undisclosed price for carbon offsetting.
In Colombia, a river’s ‘rights’ swept away by mining and conflict
Despite a landmark ruling granting Colombia's Atrato River legal rights in 2016, illegal mining and conflict persist.
