Why the Andes and Other Parts of Venezuela Suffer from Rain-Related Disasters
A combination of global disruptions and local factors makes unusual rainfall more devastating, especially if we fail to learn from our own mistakes
How Looting Created a Weather Blindspot in the Venezuelan Amazon
Maduro just ordered electricity rationing and reduced working hours for public offices. But the climate emergency he used as the excuse can’t be observed at the region that feeds the country’s main hydroelectric reservoir
The Oldest Lake in South America is Dying
After the lemma epidemic of previous years, a new pest (verdin) is plaguing Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo. The reason: oil leaks and human activity
Luring Birdwatchers to Venezuela
It’s the number one trend in global ecotourism: birdwatching. It’s the activity that raises more money and causes the least environmental damage. And Venezuela was, for a very...
Why Venezuela Wants a Piece of Guyana
Maduro can try to resurrect an old claim to distract Venezuelans, but what’s the geographical reason to want the Esequibo? How would we benefit from it?
We Can Prevent Our Andean Condor’s Demise
On November 23rd, one of the last specimens held in captivity in Venezuela passed away at the Chorros de Milla Park in Mérida. Stopping their extinction means saving their habitat
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