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Peru Becomes the Third South American Country Hit by Major Quake in Two Months — No Deaths Reported

A 6.7 quake hit Peru's Andes Aug. 20, its mildest damage yet next to Colombia's 319 dead and Venezuela's 6,438. Depth explains the gap, seismologists say.

Latin Times · Aug 21

Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 months

A small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorweed. Originating from South America, this beetle relies solely on the weed for sustenance. While it flourishes in warmer climates, it falters during harsh winters. Remarkably, this method of…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

This year's El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK forecasters say

Britain's Met Office has predicted sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will reach an "unheard-of" level of potentially more than three degrees above average, triggering severe droughts across South America and the West Pacific. Such an event would have serious knock-on effects for global food security.

France 24 · Aug 21

Bird flu has been evolving and migrating for 30 years. It is a far more deadly virus that has now arrived in Australia

Experts say the H5N1 bird flu virus’s risk to humans is low, but fear an impeding decimation of seal populations after tens of thousands of deaths in South America and Antarctica

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14

Fifa insists Gianni Infantino will remain president after Rabat crisis meeting

A Fifa statement said Gianni Infantino has sent written apologies to the Fifa council and the 211 member associations over the World Cup sell-off

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

U.S. and Paraguay Sign Civil Nuclear Pact as Washington Courts a Key South American Ally

U.S. and Paraguay signed a civil nuclear pact this week — a modest energy deal that signals a much bigger regional alignment shift.

Latin Times · Aug 5

Bird flu decimated South America’s marine mammals. What can Australia do differently?

Australia is now confronting an outbreak of a deadly bird flu strain.

The Conversation · Aug 4

World's largest electric ferry catches a 'complex' lift

The biggest electric ferry on the planet is soon off to South America after one of the most complex maritime operations in a state's history.

AAP · Jul 31

150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in India

Vilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods but now threatens native vegetation. Its rapid spread consumes groundwater and restricts grazing areas for local communities. Research indicates a significant decline in plant diversity where it has invaded. The species…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

By the 1990s, Argentine ants had spread through much of coastal California; today they protect crop pests that damage farms and gardens

Originally hailing from South America, Argentine ants have created extensive supercolonies across California, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. By protecting sap-feeding pests, they facilitate crop damage and challenge natural predator populations. This invasion has caused a decline in native species, severely disrupting food webs. Homeowners face challenges in managing these…

The Times of India · Jul 29