Caribbean scientists work to limit climate impact on marine environment
KINGSTON – Caribbean scientists say fishermen are already seeing the effects of climate change, so for a dozen or so years they’ve been designing systems and strategies to reduce the impacts on the industry. While More...
Environmental Service’s investigation on oil refinery is not complete
WILLEMSTAD – The investigation of the Environmental Service into the emissions of the oil refinery Isla is not complete. This is according to Arjan Linthorst of the environmental organization SMOC. Part of the More...
Cruise ship cancels tours in St Vincent after slaughter of killer whales in full view of visitors
KINGSTOWN – On the heels of horrified tourists witnessing the killing of two orcas in Vincentian waters, a cruise ship has taken strong action in protest of the age old tradition. TUI Discovery stopped short of More...
Robotic technology could help beat lionfish
A 3D rendering of a lionfish harvester robot being developed by robots in service of the environment (RISE). MASSACHUSETTS – There’s boundless potential for robotic technology to address environmental catastrophes. More...
Environmental tax about to take effect in Guyana
The levy will be charged on every non-returnable unit of metal, plastic or glass container of any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage or water. GEORGETOWN - Consumers in Guyana are bracing for a possible price More...
CBS presents the Curaçao Environmental Statistics Compendium 2015 (document)
WILLEMSTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has collected statistics about the Curaçao environment and surroundings. The data show an alarming picture of the air quality on the island. Two-thirds is the More...
Isla Stop Now! visits Greenpeace ship
WILLEMSTAD - The Greenpeace ship Esperanza is docked for repairs at the Kleine Werf. The pressure group Stop Isla Now! took the opportunity to bring their case of the air pollution caused by the oil refinery to More...
Green Force has exported 500,000 kilos of waste
WILLEMSTAD - Environmental and recycling company Green Force has collected and processed over 500,000 kilos of waste. Those five hundred tonnes of waste has been shipped abroad for recycling and reuse. This was More...
Pennsylvania State University: High contents of vanadium in soils near oil-refinery on Curaçao
PENNSYLVANIA - For many years, the Isla-refinery has been at the center of public debate due to its actions causing environmental pollution and affecting public health. These public voices became increasingly fueled More...
Support Sea Turtle Conservation Curaçao (part2)
WILLEMSTAD - Sea Turtle Conservation Curacao (STCC) is a volunteer based CARMABI program. The main objective of the program is to collect data that can support national and international decision making to achieve More...
