News on Energy and Environment from the Americas

Potato tubers in the field
April 29, 2024
Argentina: cultivo sustentable con huella de carbono ultra baja
El Parque papas recibió el fertilizante con el cual lograra reducir sus emisiones de carbono hasta en un 40%
Bolivia: sequía, granizo, indundaciones e incendios
April 24, 2024
Bolivia: sequía, granizo, indundaciones e incendios
Casi la totalidad de los cultivos del país se han visto afectados en mayor o menor medidas por las inclemencias del tiempo.
Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch
April 11, 2024
Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch of temperature records
The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday.
Slakes: A Free Smartphone App to Measure Aggregate Stability
April 04, 2024
Learn about your soil with the Free Smartphone App 'Slakes' to Measure Soil Aggregate Stability
On World Soil Day, December 5, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) released a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability.
SunChips Solar Eclipse
March 28, 2024
SunChips Celebrates Solar Event with Exclusive Eclipse Inspired Flavor Release and Partnership with Astronaut Kellie Gerardi
As the country prepares for the highly anticipated solar eclipse, SunChips® is stepping into the spotlight.
Aaron Fox, Executive Vice President, at Fox Packaging
March 27, 2024
Aaron Fox, VP of Fox Packaging on Sustainable Packaging
In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging, where sustainability takes center stage, Fox Packaging's team actively monitors the market, its trends, and most importantly, supply chain needs.
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The Combined Drought Indicator
March 16, 2024
Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production
Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.
The Pennsylvanian snack manufacturer Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. has launched a new potato chip brand named 'Uglies'. The chips are produced from potatoes that farmers would likely be throwing away due to minor imperfections.
March 14, 2024
Potato chip maker rescues 25 million pounds of 'ugly' potatoes
Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.
Organic potatoes in the field
March 12, 2024
Perú: grandes perdidas debido a lluvias y heladas
Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.
Potato field
March 09, 2024
National Potato Council Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 
Simon Heck, director general del Centro Internacional de la Papa, en entrevista con la Agencia Andina.
March 04, 2024
China: 25% de la genetica utilizada proviene de Perú
Perú se ha posicionado con una buena porción de mercado donde el gigante asiático. El CIP pone su atención sobre variedades contra el cambio climático.
Brasil impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año
March 04, 2024
Brasil: impacto de las lluvias en los primeros meses del año
El fenómeno climatológico del niño trajo consigo las lluvias al sur de Brasil y con ellas llego una nueva realidad productiva.
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