Noticias sobre Uruguay
Water temperature found to not impact blue-green algae blooms
Even if most cyanobacteria blooms in Canada's lakes happen during the hottest periods of summer, water temperature seems to have little to no impact on the development of these potentially toxic bacteria better known as blue-green algae.
IDB approves $800m credit line for modernization of Salto Grande project in Argentina and Uruguay
IDB approved credit line up to $800 million to support modernization of the Salto Grande Binational Hydroelectric complex.
Uruguay copes with water scarcity by tapping into high salinity waters
Water shortages have led Uruguay’s national water authority Obras Sanitarias del Estado (OSE) to increase the drinking water supply by adding high salinity waters.
Sacyr raised EBITDA by 63% to 1,502 million, and achieved record 26% profitability rates
The company experienced record growth rates in 2022 thanks to its investment strategy in concessional assets.
2022 was a historic year for climate change policies. What’s next for 2023?
2022 was a landmark year for climate change action—and repercussions.
IDB and IDB Invest provided $26 billion in climate financing over five years
Investing in climate adaptation can save lives and property, preventing future damage.
Global actions on World Environment Day underscore urgent need to protect the planet
Individuals, communities, civil society, businesses and governments around the world marked World Environment Day under the theme #OnlyOneEarth, with official celebrations held in Stockholm and host country Sweden announcing a ban on issuing new licenses for the extraction of coal, oil, and natural gas from 1 July this year to protect people and planet.
Water Finance and Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean. On the road to Dakar 2022
As part of the preparatory process for the 9th World Water Forum which will take plan in March 2022 in Dakar (Senegal), CAF, a member of the Board of Governors, organized the Conference on Water Finance and Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean: On the road to Dakar 2022.
WMO: Extreme weather events will be the new norm
WMO's new report finds that the past 7 years set to be the warmest on record, sea level rise at new high.
Circular economy: an opportunity to transform urban water services
As cities grow, so do urban water challenges.
Study reveals drastic decline of aquatic insect population in Paraná River basin
By José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESP – Research conducted in Brazil for more than 20 years in the Paraná River basin shows a drastic fall in the number of aquatic insects in the region, which is considered well-preserved and distant from the negative impacts of agriculture, cattle breeding, and urbanization.
500,000 people to have access to better water & sanitation services in Argentina
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 300 million loan to expand and improve water and sanitation services in Metropolitan Buenos Aires, particularly in the most vulnerable areas.
Lack of sewerage connections to households hindering sanitation progress
Millions of households fail to benefit from sanitation investments because not enough sewerage infrastructure connects directly to households, according to a World Bank report released on World Toilet Day under the auspices of the Bank’s Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) initiative.
Mahmoud Harb (Fitch Ratings): “The relevance of water risks for sovereign rating is set to rise”
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Severe drought in South America
Large parts of South America are in the grip of a serious drought.
Black & Veatch names Oscar Falcon Senior Vice President – Latin America
Black & Veatch has named Oscar Falcon as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Power – Latin America.
WOP-LAC operators take action against COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been affecting the world since last December, and Latin America for about a month, social isolation, hygiene and, fundamentally, handwashing, have proven to be the most efficient measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
New handbook on hydropower operations and maintenance strategies
The World Bank has published a handbook and series of case studies on hydropower operations and maintenance (O&M) to help enhance the efficiency and reliability of the worldwide hydropower fleet.
UN report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceans
The tell-tale physical signs of climate change such as increasing land and ocean heat, accelerating sea level rise and melting ice are highlighted in a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization and an extensive network of partners.
15 climate disasters of 2019 that cost more than $1 billion
In 2019 extreme weather driven by climate change killed thousands around the world. Christian Aid report identifies 15 events that cost more than $1 billion, with seven events costing more than $10 billion each. USA tops list, with China, India and Japan all close behind.