Almost 1500 Casualties due to Heat Waves in France

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Almost 1500 Casualties due to Heat Waves in France. Taken from Prensa Latina.Paris, Sep 9.- During the two heat waves that hit France this summer, 1435 persons lost their lives, more than the average number of deaths in the season, Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said here.

Bahamas confirms 30 Deaths after Hurricane Dorian

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Bahamas confirms 30 Deaths after Hurricane Dorian. Taken from www.latimes.comNassau, Sep 6.- Authorities in the Bahamas have confirmed in recent hours that 30 people died due to the passage of Hurricane Dorian three days ago, and the country is in the midst of recovery efforts.

Cuba analyzes fishing and aquaculture situation in Latin America

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Cuba analyzes fishing and aquaculture situation in Latin America. Taken from Prensa Latina.Havana, Sep 4.- Analyzing the present situation and major challenges of artisanal fishing and aquaculture in Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the main goals of the 16th Regular Meeting of the Commission for Small-Scale and Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPESAALC), which is also aimed at identifying possible South-South cooperation actions and strategic alliances with other organizations.

COP14 warns of high deforestation in Latin America and the Caribbean

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COP14 warns of high deforestation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Taken from Prensa Latina.
COP14 warns of high deforestation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Taken from Prensa Latina.

Delhi, Sep 5.- A report presented this Thursday at the COP14 Convention to Combat Desertification, a total of 350 million hectares of forests in Latin America and the Caribbean have been deforested, and 300 million degraded by agriculture, infrastructure and mining.

Hurricane Dorian has already Broken Several Records

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Hurricane Dorian has already Broken Several Records. Taken from www.abcnews.go.comWashington, Sep 3.- Hurricane Dorian, currently located over the island of Grand Bahama, lost strength this Tuesday falling from category 5 to 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, but still considered one of the most intense and catastrophic hurricanes ever.