Tag: Chile

Lithium Triangle Faces Alarming Freshwater Scarcity Threatens Mining and Local Livelihoods

By: Darius Kingsley Jun, 6 2025 0 Comments

A detailed new study exposes severe freshwater shortages in the Lithium Triangle of Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Nearly every basin is critically water scarce, far worse than global models predict. Lithium extraction demands huge amounts of water, threatening wildlife and local communities. The study calls for localized water studies to address mounting environmental stress.

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Humpback Whale Swallows Kayaker in Chile Before Quick Release: Dramatic Moment Caught on Video

By: Darius Kingsley Feb, 14 2025 0 Comments

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chile's Strait of Magellan on February 13, 2025. Adrián Simancas, 24, had a close encounter with nature when the whale surfaced, engulfing him and his kayak. Captured on video by his father, the whale released Adrián unharmed. Both men safely returned to shore, with the incident sparking interest in marine interactions.

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