ATACAMA DESERT

State of Emergency Declared in Chile Following Nationwide Blackout

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

A state of emergency has been declared in Chile due to a widespread blackout that affected approximately 8 million homes. Authorities are working to restore power, with 90% of service …

Climate change

Threat to Chile’s Stargazing: Inna Project Endangers Astronomical Leadership

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Chile’s Atacama Desert, famed for its dark and clear skies, faces a significant threat from the proposed Inna project by AES Andes, which aims to build a large-scale green hydrogen …