ENVIRONMENT

The Thames Barrier

Published on: August 7, 2021
02:00

London, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Officially inaugurated by England's Queen Mother in 1984, the Thames Barrier not only protects London from floods, but is also considered a wonder of modern engineering.

Nearly 14,000 experts warn Earth´s vital signs are swiftly worsening

Published on: August 3, 2021
07:20

Washington, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) As many as 14,000 experts called on governments to set up well-thought-out policies to prevent increased climate catastrophes, a scientific outlet reported.

Diversity and tourism at event in Cuba

Published on: July 31, 2021
08:00

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The eastern provinces of Holguin and Santiago de Cuba will host the Workshop on Biological Diversity and Tourism (Biotur 2021) by the end of this year, organizers said recently.

EU will reform agricultural aid in 2023

Published on: June 28, 2021
12:12

Luxembourg, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) agreed to the reform of the agricultural subsidy program within the community bloc, which will devote 387 billion euros to rural development.

The Fifth Ocean

Published on: June 26, 2021
11:49

Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic are the four oceans so far represented in any mapmaking, however, the National Geographic has officially decreed the existence of a fifth ocean. Called the Southern Ocean, it´s the body of water that surrounds Antarctica.

Cannes film festival to focus on the environment

Published on: June 18, 2021
14:36

Paris, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will screen a selection of seven films about the environment, as part of its ecological commitment, organizers announced on Friday.

Cuba launches call for 13th International Convention on Environment

Published on: June 15, 2021
15:06

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Promoting cooperation, exchanging of experiences and sustainable practices is the goal of the 13th International Convention on Environment and Development, scheduled for July 5 to 9, experts announced on Tuesday in Havana.

Cuba fights climate change using science and innovation, says CITMA

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:21

Havana, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is currently experiencing breakthroughs in fighting climate change´s aftermaths by using science and innovation, Rosa Pérez, minister of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), said.

UNGA calls for urgent actions on soil degradation

Published on: June 15, 2021
07:16

United Nations, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkir on Monday urged to build up efforts to prevent further soil degradation and thus preserve food safety.

It will take a decade for Humboldt Park in Cuba to recuperate

Published on: June 11, 2021
00:15

Havana, Jun 11(Prensa Latina) It will take a decade for the Alejandro von Humboldt National Park to recuperate from forest fires during a month, which affected 1,896 hectares, local media reported on Thursday.

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