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Forest fire in Coihueco exceeds 900 hectares

Forest fire in Coihueco exceeds 900 hectares

By the last emergency meeting held by representatives of Conaf Ñuble with the authorities of the Coihueco commune, the fire that brought them together—the first of the 2024 season—had already …

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Mulchén Doubles Neighborhood Committees in Its Community Prevention Network to Prevent Rural Fires

Mulchén Doubles Neighborhood Committees in Its Community Prevention Network to Prevent Rural Fires

The first prevention committee in the commune emerged in 2018. However, just this year, the number increased from 5 to 10 due to neighbors' interest in organizing ahead of the …

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Prosecutor's Office Reveals Motive and Progress in Investigation of Crime that Shocked Biobío

Prosecutor's Office Reveals Motive and Progress in Investigation of Crime that Shocked Biobío

The regional prosecutor of La Araucanía, Roberto Garrido, reported that the attack aimed to steal the officers' weapons and that there is "solid evidence" against the accused. In a crucial …

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Argentine timber industry in crisis: some sectors suffer collapses of up to 60%

Argentine timber industry in crisis: some sectors suffer collapses of up to 60%

This affects small and medium-sized enterprises. Sawmills have seen a 20% decline. Construction carpentry impacted by the downturn in building activity. Warning about deregulation of technical standards. The delay in …

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Suspects Arrested in Triple Homicide of Carabineros in Cañete

Suspects Arrested in Triple Homicide of Carabineros in Cañete

In a nighttime operation, police captured the alleged perpetrators of the murder of three Carabineros in the Biobío region. The early hours of this Monday marked a turning point in …

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The Surprising Discovery That Trees Also Absorb Methane and What It Means for the Fight Against Climate Change

The Surprising Discovery That Trees Also Absorb Methane and What It Means for the Fight Against Climate Change

Trees also absorb methane, the greenhouse gas, from the Earth's atmosphere. That’s what an international team of scientists discovered, demonstrating for the first time how trees can remove this gas …

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