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science16 days ago•2 min saved

Chile scrubs megaproject to safeguard the world's best astronomical skies

Chile has cancelled the $10 billion INNA green hydrogen and ammonia facility planned near Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert after astronomers warned it would raise light pollution, dust and ground vibrations, and disrupt atmospheric conditions vital for world-class telescopes. Regulators formally withdrew the project following talks with AES Andes, underscoring the need for stronger protections around Chile's premier observatory sites as facilities like the VLT and ELT continue to advance.

via The Guardian|

#astronomy #chile #environment

world23 days ago•4 min saved

LDS Church Mobilizes Relief Across Southern Chile After Wildfires

After January 2026 wildfires in southern Chile killed at least 20 and displaced tens of thousands, hundreds of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turned church buildings in Concepción, Providencia, Los Ángeles and Buin into donation centers to collect and distribute food, hygiene kits and other essentials, coordinating with government authorities and other faith groups. The effort, praised by interfaith partners, reflected resilience and service as church leadership expressed sorrow and solidarity with affected communities.

via Church News|

#chile #interfaith #lds-church

religion1 month ago•1 min saved

Puerto Montt to Welcome Its First Temple

The First Presidency announced that the Puerto Montt Chile Temple will be built on a 5.8-acre site at Avenida Chamiza Lote 2 2015 in Pelluco, Puerto Montt, as a single-story, roughly 18,500-square-foot temple—the region’s first. Chile is home to about 613,000 Latter-day Saints in around 575 congregations; three temples currently operate there, with Santiago West under construction (began in 2024) and Puerto Montt and Viña del Mar announced. Temples are sacred houses of the Lord focused on covenants, marriages, and proxy ordinances, distinct from local meetinghouses.

via newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org|

#chile #lds-church #puerto-montt

space1 month ago•73 min saved

Milky Way Panorama Lights Up Chile's Gemini South

A Space.com photo of the day features a panoramic view of the Milky Way above the Gemini South Observatory in Chile. The image highlights Gemini South's role in the International Gemini Observatory, its adaptive-optics-assisted infrared imaging, and NOIRLab's effort to power remote observatories with solar energy.

via Space|

#astronomy-photography #chile #gemini-south-observatory

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Chile Confronts Deadly Wildfires as Tens of Thousands Flee

Wildfires across central and southern Chile killed at least 18 people, burned thousands of acres, and forced about 50,000 residents to evacuate. President Boric declared a state of catastrophe, ordered emergency measures including curfews and shelters, and firefighters struggled to contain blazes amid scorching heat and strong winds as the toll is expected to rise.

via NBC News|

#chile #death-toll #evacuations

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Chile hit by deadly wildfires as heat wave sparks mass evacuations

Wildfires sweeping central and southern Chile have killed at least 18 people, destroyed hundreds of homes (about 300) and burned some 8,500 hectares, forcing roughly 50,000 people to evacuate. President Boric declared a state of catastrophe in Biobio and Ñuble, authorities battled blazes amid extreme heat and strong winds, and a nighttime curfew was imposed as firefighters fought to contain the fires.

via AP News|

#catastrophe #chile #evacuations

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Chile declares catastrophe as deadly wildfires devastate Ñuble and Biobío

President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the Ñuble and Biobío regions as deadly wildfires, fueled by drought and strong winds, forced about 20,000 people to evacuate, left at least 16 dead and destroyed around 250 homes, with 24 fires burning nationwide.

via BBC|

#catastrophe #chile #concepcion

archaeology1 month ago•7 min saved

100-Year-Old Mummy in Chile Died from Mine Collapse Injuries

A 1,100-year-old mummy of a miner found in Chile shows he died from extensive blunt-force trauma likely caused by a mine collapse, with CT scans revealing injuries consistent with a rockfall during turquoise extraction in ancient times.

via Live Science|

#ancient-injuries #archaeology #chile

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Dinosaur Tracks Unearthed in Chile's Atacama Desert

Scientists discovered 160-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in Chile's Atacama Desert, including the smallest known theropod tracks, offering insights into a once wetter Jurassic landscape with ephemeral wetlands that supported diverse dinosaur species.

via Indian Defence Review|

#atacama-desert #chile #dinosaur-tracks

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Chile's Political Shift: From Protest Trauma to Far-Right Rise

Chile’s president-elect José Antonio Kast shares a personal story about his family’s decision to have more children, his political journey, and his strong stance against leftist ideologies, emphasizing the importance of life, family, and individual freedom in shaping society.

via Catholic News Agency|

#chile #family #jose-antonio-kast

environment2 months ago•5 min saved

Chile Launches New National Park to Protect Endangered Wildlife at the Edge of the World

Chile is set to establish its 47th national park, Cape Froward, which will protect nearly 200,000 hectares of wilderness and complete a 2,800 km wildlife corridor, safeguarding biodiversity and Indigenous heritage in the region.

via The Guardian|

#cape-froward #chile #conservation

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Right-Wing Resurgence and Indigenous Resistance in Chile

The recent Chilean elections resulted in a setback for the left, with far-right candidate José Antonio Kast winning the presidency, marking the end of a political cycle initiated by the 2019 social uprising. Despite some social and economic progress under Boric's government, the election was influenced by factors like compulsory voting, economic challenges, demographic shifts, and a rise in organized crime. Kast's victory reflects a broader regional trend and highlights the need for the Chilean left to adapt to new voter priorities and political realities.

via Jacobin|

#boric #chile #elections

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Oldest Human Footprint Discovered in Chilean Mud

A 15,600-year-old human footprint discovered in Chile is the oldest in the Americas, suggesting humans reached South America over a thousand years earlier than previously believed, reshaping our understanding of early migration.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#archaeology #chile #human-footprint

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Chile's Far-Right Rise: The Return of Pinochet's Ideology

Chile's newly elected president, José Antonio Kast, openly supports Pinochet's regime, reflecting a persistent nostalgia for the dictatorship among a segment of the population, despite its brutal history of torture and killings. Support for Pinochet has shifted into mainstream right-wing politics, with some voters forgetting or unaware of the regime's atrocities, raising concerns about historical memory and education.

via The Guardian|

#chile #dictatorship #far-right

environment2 months ago•6 min saved

Chilean Patagonia's 133,000 Hectares Preserved Through Local Fundraising

A pristine 133,000-hectare wilderness in Chilean Patagonia has been preserved through grassroots fundraising, preventing logging, damming, and development, and ensuring long-term protection of its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, including ancient forests and endangered species.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity #chile #conservation