Category Archives: Chile

Chile’s air is so polluted that Copa America fans are being told not to barbecue

It’s a Chilean tradition. The mad rush home from work early — triggering traffic jams — to light up the barbecue, crack open a beer, and watch the national soccer team bid for glory. Except that at this year’s Copa … Continue reading

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Chile’s Copa América: Pollution worries hang in the air

As South America’s football heroes jet into Chile for the Copa América, a dark cloud is hanging over two host cities where air pollution alerts are worrying organizers and fans. With just days to go to the continental championship which … Continue reading

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First Air Quality Pre-Emergency in Santiago

DUE TO POOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONS THE INTENDENCIA METROPOLITANA HAS DECLARED THE FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL PRE-EMERGENCY OF 2014. SANTIAGO — High levels of pollution have always been a problem in the history of Santiago. The air gets trapped between the mountains and this … Continue reading

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Air pollution worsens in southern Chilean city of Temuco

For residents of Temuco, the capital of Chile’s southern Araucanía Region, yesterday marked the sixth consecutive day of severe pollution warnings as the thick smoke-like haze bathing the city approached its worst level yet. Air quality stations exceeded the limit … Continue reading

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Air pollution clouds Chile’s cities, new law protects Costa Rica’s wildlife, and solar power brings energy to Mexico’s mountains

The Chilean government has approved new legislation to regulate emissions from the country’s mining smelters. The new law aims to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and arsenic by 53% and 37%, respectively. The regulated companies will have up to five … Continue reading

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Chile’s Smog Still Deadly

Chile has issued environmental alert for its capital because of air pollution. Santiago is bordered by the Andes mountains where smog from cars and factories is often bottled up. City officials have now placed limits on industries and the circulation … Continue reading

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