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Could Trump Deliver ‘Rare Win’ for Meat & the Climate with US Beef Exports?
5 Mins Read Increasing US exports of beef can help lower the industry’s emissions across the globe, but protectionist barriers and tariffs must be overcome first. By displacing China’s imports of South American beef with its own, the US could help...

What role is climate change playing in extreme weather events?
In late June and early July, a heatwave swept through Europe bringing temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many countries. The sweltering heat forced schools to close, brought bans on outdoor work across most of...

House Committee Votes on Bill to Sidestep Fish and Wildlife Service and Delist Grizzly Bears
Hague Group executive secretary Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla said in a statement that "this conference marks a turning point—not just for Palestine, but for the future of the international system." "For decades, states—particularly in the Global...

Earth Overshoot Day creeps forward due to human exploitation of natural resources
The trend signals increasing strain on natural systems and waste management infrastructure. The annual Earth Overshoot Day date, calculated annually by the Global Footprint Network, reflects the point at which human demand for ecological resources...
Challenger Energy making 'excellent progress' in Uruguay
Challenger Energy Group PLC (AIM:CEG, OTCQB:BSHPF) says its Uruguay offshore licences are on schedule, with environmental approvals expected to pave the way for three-dimensional seismic surveys over Area OFF-1 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and a...

Uruguay Just Gave Canada a Roadmap on How to Build a Modern System
Latin America sometimes flies under the radar when it comes to agricultural innovation, but Uruguay has quietly set a gold standard for seed systems that are transparent, effective, and built on mutual trust. At the center of this quiet...

Uruguay foreign minister attends 58th AMM in Malaysia for TAC signing
SEPANG: Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today to participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings. His arrival marks Uruguay’s commitment to...

Lucía Topolansky, widow of Uruguay’s José Mujica: ‘Pepe was the nice one in the family. I was the sergeant’
Lucía Topolansky, 80, has a small, nameless cat. “It showed up two days ago. It came in through the door… and since it’s so cold, I let it. But if it wants to stay, it’ll have to prove it knows how to catch mice,” she warns. Judging by her tone,...

"Post-harvest management today is inconceivable without the support of technology"
According to Jorge Bretó, Chief Executive Officer of post-harvest solutions specialist Citrosol, unfavorable weather conditions have caused significant quality challenges for citrus, vegetables, and other produce in the 2024/2025 season. In this...

Global envoys call for urgent climate action at international conclave in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Ambassadors and diplomats from eight countries Thursday voiced concern over the growing impact of climate change and global warming, calling for urgent and focused global action to protect the planet. Spain’s ambassador Juan Antonio...

How a Manitoba immigration project has revitalized Winnipeg’s Jewish community
A unique program to help Jews from other countries immigrate to Winnipeg has helped stabilize and invigorate the city’s Jewish population. Called GrowWinnipeg, the program—a unique partnership between the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and the...

HIF Global Slashes Land Footprint of Uruguay Hydrogen Project to Align With Biodiversity and Community Goals
HIF Global is giving its massive $6 billion green hydrogen and synthetic fuels project in Paysandú, Uruguay a thoughtful redesign. Listening to environmental feedback, the company’s trimming its planned land use by 35% and cutting its impact on...

Uruguay: Cold weather and floods lead to forced evacuations
The head of the Emergency Coordination Center of that Uruguayan department, Fernando Gonzalez, reported that more than 150 people were displaced (evacuees and self-evacuees) due to the flooding that occurred the day before. “We understand that...

‘We ended up in a pay-by-the-hour love motel’: travel pros on their holiday disasters (and how to avoid them)
The unseasonal snowstorm Cat Jones, founder of Byway, flight-free holiday agents This spring, my family and I took the sleeper train from London to Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands for a few nights. It’s only accessible by train, is...

Algeria, Uruguay officially join Asean’s TAC
(From left) Uruguayan foreign minister Mario Lubetkin, Malaysian foreign minister Mohamad Hasan and Algerian minister of foreign affairs and national community abroad Ahmed Attaf with the instruments of accession to the Treaty of Amity and...

Recognizing and supporting the transformative role of women in Latin America and the Caribbean in facing the climate crisis
In recent years, the effects of weather and climate phenomena in Latin America and the Caribbean have rippled across the region—from the Andes to Patagonia, from cities to coastal towns—causing deep socio-economic and environmental disruptions....

Business : Uruguay Urges Stronger Engagement Between ASEAN, MERCOSUR
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin has called for deeper cooperation between ASEAN and the South American economic bloc, MERCOSUR, emphasising the need to move beyond dialogue...

General : Algeria, Uruguay Laud ASEAN's Role, Pledge Stronger Ties Via TAC Accession
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin and Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Algeria and Uruguay have expressed strong appreciation towards Malaysia and ASEAN member states for supporting their accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in...

Gabriela Hearst launches first recycled denim line with sustainable dyeing process
Image Courtesy: cdn.accentuate.io With an aim to push sustainability goals, US-based luxury brand, Gabriela Hearst unveiled its 100% recycled cotton denim collection. The collection, which was first previewed at the Paris Fashion Week A/W 2025,...

General : Uruguay Foreign Minister Arrives In Malaysia For 58th AMM, Related Meetings
SEPANG, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin arrived in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday to attend the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur. He touched down at the Bunga Raya Complex of...