Geography of South America

Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau travels to the Amazon with UNDP to discover the real story behind the fires

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon basin, Amazon rainforest, Upper Amazon, Regions of South America, Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, Continents, Peruvian Amazonia, Amazon River, Deforestation, Amazon

His mission also offered insights into the effects of climate change on the hard-to-reach communities living in the Amazon.

Key Points: 
  • His mission also offered insights into the effects of climate change on the hard-to-reach communities living in the Amazon.
  • "When I saw those images of the Amazon on fire, like everyone else, I felt shocked, powerless and angry.
  • "Which is why I wanted to come to Peru and find out why the Amazon is on fire."
  • UNDP is supporting government, private sector and communities in their efforts to reduce deforestation and address climate change in the Peruvian Amazon.

Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau travels to the Amazon with UNDP to discover the real story behind the fires

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon basin, Amazon rainforest, Upper Amazon, Regions of South America, Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, Continents, Peruvian Amazonia, Amazon River, Deforestation, Amazon

His mission also offered insights into the effects of climate change on the hard-to-reach communities living in the Amazon.

Key Points: 
  • His mission also offered insights into the effects of climate change on the hard-to-reach communities living in the Amazon.
  • "When I saw those images of the Amazon on fire, like everyone else, I felt shocked, powerless and angry.
  • "Which is why I wanted to come to Peru and find out why the Amazon is on fire."
  • UNDP is supporting government, private sector and communities in their efforts to reduce deforestation and address climate change in the Peruvian Amazon.

John Warren Sells Stake in Lima One Capital

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Monday, September 16, 2019
Finance, Professional services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Lima, Ohio, Lima, Geography of South America

John Warren, founder and chairman of Greenville-based Lima One Capital, has sold his majority ownership stake in the company to current minority partners.

Key Points: 
  • John Warren, founder and chairman of Greenville-based Lima One Capital, has sold his majority ownership stake in the company to current minority partners.
  • Warren founded Lima One in 2011 and has grown the company to more than 300 full and part-time employees around the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190916005632/en/
    John Warren sells stake in Lima One Capital.
  • Lima One and John Warren have been great for our city and our region.

Balance CBD Gives Gummy Profits to Emergency Amazon Fund

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Actors, Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon rainforest, Upper Amazon, Amazon basin, American people of German descent, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vegetarians, Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Balance CBD today announced that for the month of September, 100% of the profits from the sale of their 10mg gummies would go to the Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Balance CBD today announced that for the month of September, 100% of the profits from the sale of their 10mg gummies would go to the Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund.
  • To learn more about Balance CBD's initiatives visit https://www.balancecbd.com
    In July, actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio formed this emergency Amazon Fund with an initial commitment of $5 million.
  • Earth Alliance has formed an emergency Amazon Forest Fund to focus critical resources on the key protections needed to maintain the "lungs of the planet."
  • Balance CBD provides a diverse range of CBD products to the US and the UK.

Japanese Rock Star YOSHIKI Donates To Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon basin, Continents, Regions of South America, Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, Upper Amazon, Amazon rainforest, Amazon River, Biodiversity

YOSHIKI has donated $100,000.00 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund in support of local efforts on the ground that are working to support the indigenous and local communities that are protecting the land and biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • YOSHIKI has donated $100,000.00 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund in support of local efforts on the ground that are working to support the indigenous and local communities that are protecting the land and biodiversity.
  • After hearing about the increasing fires throughout the Amazon region, YOSHIKI discovered the newly launched Earth Alliance and reached out to make the donation through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America.
  • All funds donated to the Amazon Forest Fund and Earth Alliance are distributed directly to local partners and the indigenous communities that are protecting the Amazon, the incredible diversity of wildlife that lives there, and the health of the planet overall.
  • The following local organizations are protecting indigenous lands, providing relief to the communities impacted and will benefit from the Amazon Forest Fund:
    For more information and to donate to the Amazon Forest Fund directly, visit: https://ealliance.org/amazonfund .

Japanese Rock Star YOSHIKI Donates To Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon basin, Continents, Regions of South America, Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, Upper Amazon, Amazon rainforest, Amazon River, Biodiversity

YOSHIKI has donated $100,000.00 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund in support of local efforts on the ground that are working to support the indigenous and local communities that are protecting the land and biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • YOSHIKI has donated $100,000.00 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund in support of local efforts on the ground that are working to support the indigenous and local communities that are protecting the land and biodiversity.
  • After hearing about the increasing fires throughout the Amazon region, YOSHIKI discovered the newly launched Earth Alliance and reached out to make the donation through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America.
  • All funds donated to the Amazon Forest Fund and Earth Alliance are distributed directly to local partners and the indigenous communities that are protecting the Amazon, the incredible diversity of wildlife that lives there, and the health of the planet overall.
  • The following local organizations are protecting indigenous lands, providing relief to the communities impacted and will benefit from the Amazon Forest Fund:
    For more information and to donate to the Amazon Forest Fund directly, visit: https://ealliance.org/amazonfund .

Statement from Rainforest Trust Acting CEO on Amazon Fires

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Philanthropy, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Environment, Other Government, Other Philanthropy, Public policy, Government, Rainforests, Geography of South America, Americas, Amazon basin, Forests, Amazon rainforest, Amazon biome, Rainforest Trust, Amazon River

Rainforest Trust , a leading conservation nonprofit that protects the most threatened tropical forests, released the following statement from its Acting CEO Mark Gruin in response to the ongoing fires causing devastation to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil:

Key Points: 
  • Rainforest Trust , a leading conservation nonprofit that protects the most threatened tropical forests, released the following statement from its Acting CEO Mark Gruin in response to the ongoing fires causing devastation to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil:
    As most are aware, the Amazon, the worlds largest rainforest, is ablaze.
  • At Rainforest Trust, we save rainforest, and that protects biodiversity and stores carbon.
  • The fires in the Amazon should be a wake-up call for everyone to do something even after the news cycle passes.
  • Rainforest Trust has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, and 100% of project gifts directly fund vital conservation action.

Update on Santa Cruz Properties

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Geography of Argentina, Geography of South America, Geography of Chile, Deseado Massif, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Patagonia, Manantial Espejo mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patagonia Gold Corp. (formerly Hunt Mining Corp.) (Patagonia or the Company) (TSXV: PGDC) is pleased to provide an update on its property position in the Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patagonia Gold Corp. (formerly Hunt Mining Corp.) (Patagonia or the Company) (TSXV: PGDC) is pleased to provide an update on its property position in the Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.
  • As a result of the reverse takeover (RTO) between Patagonia Gold plc and Hunt Mining Corp. (Hunt), the resulting entity now holds approximately 550,000 hectares of highly prospective exploration properties in the Province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.
  • Prior to the RTO, Patagonia Gold plc had a significant portfolio of properties in the prospective Deseado Massif in Santa Cruz.
  • Patagonia, indirectly through its subsidiaries or under option agreements, has mineral rights to over 350 properties in several provinces of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay and is one of the largest landholders in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Santa Fe Gold Is Ranked Ninth in List of US Mid-Tier and Junior Gold Companies

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Mining, Occupational safety and health, Santa Fe, Argentina, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Geography of Argentina, Geography of South America

Santa Fe Gold plans to have all four mines in production as rapidly as progress will allow and can be achieved.

Key Points: 
  • Santa Fe Gold plans to have all four mines in production as rapidly as progress will allow and can be achieved.
  • In addition to its four past-producing mines in Steeple Rock, Santa Fe Gold has acquired five other historic silver mines: the Alhambra, Black Hawk, Silver King, Good Hope and Bullards Peak mines.
  • Santa Fe is reviewing development options for the assets.
  • Santa Fe has capitalized on the prolonged period of depressed precious metal prices to establish a very strong position in the historic Steeple Rock gold district.

Corporación América Airports Announces 2Q19 Results

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Friday, August 23, 2019
Other Transport, Air, Transport, Other Travel, Transportation, Destinations, Travel, Uruguay, Americas, Countries, Geography of South America

Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.

Key Points: 
  • Percentage variations ex-IAS 29 figures compare results as presented in the prior year quarter before IAS 29 came into effect, against ex-IAS 29 results for this quarter as described above.
  • Corporacin Amrica Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions.
  • Currently, the Company operates 52 airports in 7 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy).
  • In 2018, Corporacin Amrica Airports served 81.3 million passengers.