News: Environment

Venezuela to Advise West African Sahrawi Republic on Water Management

ewan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:55:08 +0000

Venezuela will provide advice to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic in the management of water resources in the context of integration policies, solidarity and complementarity, official sources said today.

Venezuelans Take Part in Energy Saving Day, Promote Greater Responsibility

ewan — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:30:55 +0000

With a festive agenda of recreational activities that included sports, dance, music and games, Venezuelans celebrated International Energy Saving Day in the capital’s Francisco de Miranda park last Sunday 21 October.

Venezuelan Government Advances in Construction of National Rail Network

ewan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:14:49 +0000

The Venezuelan government is advancing in the construction of five long distance railway lines, which are part of its National Railway Development Plan 2006-2030. The plan hopes to see 13,665 kilometres of train line linking the country’s various regions and main cities by 2030.

Venezuelan Government and Communities See Urban Agriculture Increasing

ewan — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:50:20 +0000

Venezuela’s urban agriculture program has seen urban communal and family based food gardens developing rapidly over the last two years, to a current total of 19,000.

Venezuela’s Tree Mission Plants 45 Million Trees in 6 Years

greg — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:26:00 +0000

Venezuelans participated in a national day of seed gathering to mark World Earth Day yesterday, while government figures and environmentalists highlighted the advances of the Venezuelan government’s Mision Arbol (Tree Mission) reforestation program.

Venezuelan Government Promotes “Car-Free” Caracas for Urban Cyclists

ewan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:15:31 +0000

Venezuelan citizens took to the streets of Caracas yesterday as part of the government’s “Caracas Free Wheeling” campaign, a plan aimed at reducing the unnecessary use of cars and promoting a healthier lifestyle for residents of the nation’s capital.

Venezuelan Opposition’s Accusations of Water Contamination a “Scare Tactic”

ewan — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:39:28 +0000

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has urged the Supreme Court and the public prosecutor, Luisa Ortega, to investigate the private media and opposition spokespeople for “spreading information about supposed contamination of some of the country’s water supplies” and called it “war propaganda”.

Venezuelan Government: Oil Spill under Control

greg — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:45:54 +0000

Venezuelan Environmental Minister Alejandro Hitcher has confirmed that the government has managed to contain over 90% of the leaked crude oil which escaped into the Guarapiche River when a pipeline ruptured on the 4th of February.

Venezuela Expects Greater Economic Growth in 2012

ewan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:32:21 +0000

Venezuelan Finance and Planning Minister, Jorge Giordani, reported last week that it's “perfectly possible” for the South American nation's GDP to grow by 5 percent in 2012 as a result of the current government's social spending and housing construction plans.

Venezuela Tackles Illegal Gold Mafias as Chávez Nationalises Gold Industry

juan — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:10:47 +0000

This Tuesday military chief Henry Rangel Silva revealed that over 40,000 hectares of land had been recovered and 15,000 people freed from conditions of “slavery” as part of Plan Caura, the Venezuelan government’s anti-illegal mining project.

Venezuelan Government Responds to High Electricity Demand with Measures

juan — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:40:50 +0000

Due to increased electricity use as well as the global need to save energy, the Venezuelan government is implementing a number of measures to encourage the private, public, and domestic sectors to reduce usage.

Venezuelan Government Bans Wildlife Hunting and Trading in Some Areas

tamara — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:30:45 +0000

The Venezuelan government has banned trade and possession of wildlife species in some states, and is also implementing a special turtle preservation program.

Venezuela to Launch Satellite for Land and Environmental Planning

juan — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:32:06 +0000

The Venezuelan government signed an agreement with China last Thursday to build and launch a second satellite, this time for environmental management, urban planning, agricultural activity, climate and climate change monitoring, containment of the advance of desertification, and attending to and mitigating extreme conditions.

Smoking Banned in Public and Commercial Closed Spaces in Venezuela

tamara — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:27:26 +0000

From 31 May, a resolution will come into effect which bans smoking in closed areas, whether they are public or private property.

Venezuela Extends State of Emergency in 8 States as Rains Persist

admin1 — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:58:14 +0000

The Venezuelan government has decided to extend the state of emergency by 90 days in 8 states due to the persistence of heavy rains.

Venezuela Invests $600 Million Per Year in Potable Water Access

admin1 — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:11:12 +0000

The Venezuelan government has invested an average of $600 million per year since 1999 to improve access to potable water and water treatment systems, according to Rodolfo Roa, director of the Environment Ministry.

Venezuelan Health Ministry Responds to H1N1 Virus Outbreak

juan — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:45:33 +0000

The Venezuelan health ministry and the state government of Merida have closed schools, prohibited large meetings and social activities, are providing free vaccinations, and conducting an informational campaign to prevent a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, in both Merida and nationwide.

Venezuela’s Chavez Halts Nuclear Energy Program following Japan Crisis

tamara — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:15:38 +0000

In the aftermath of last Friday’s tragic earthquake, president Hugo Chávez sent his condolences to the Japanese people and announced his decision to halt a bi-lateral nuclear development agreement signed between Venezuela and Russia in October of last year.

Venezuelan Vice President Details Efforts to Overcome Five Serious Crises in 2010

juan — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:17:15 +0000

In his speech to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Venezuelan Executive Vice President Elias Jaua highlighted how the Chavez administration successfully overcame ﬁve serious crises during 2010.

25 Environmental Projects Executed in Venezuela

tamara — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:42:00 +0000

Around 25 environmental projects are being developed by the government across Venezuela through the Executing Unit of the National Project for Management and Conservation of the Environment (PRONGECA), in order to guarantee a better quality of life for current and future generations.

Venezuela Accelerates Public Housing Projects in Wake of Floods

juan — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:36:20 +0000

Over the weekend, the Venezuelan government approved new funds and announced the nationalization of two companies that produce construction materials in order to accelerate a surge of public housing projects for people displaced by recent floods.

Venezuelan Government Plans to Increase Agricultural Productivity after Floods

tamara — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:19:02 +0000

After the devastating rains that affected large areas of Venezuela’s farmlands, the Chavez administration is implementing a reconstruction plan to provide impulse to the nation’s farmers and agricultural production.

Venezuela Provides Christmas Bonus to Flood Victims, Receives Rush of International Aid

greg — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:36:50 +0000

Emboldened by 267.5 tons of international humanitarian aid, the Venezuelan government intensified its effort to house, feed, provide health care to, and economically revitalize communities ravaged by recent torrential rains and floods.

Venezuelan Government and Civil Society Increase Flood Relief for Thousands of Rain Victims

juan — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:54:30 +0000

In response to heavy flooding caused by two weeks of torrential rains, the Venezuelan government declared a 90-day state of emergency in four additional states yesterday and announced a $2.3 billion (10 billion bolivars) special fund for flood victims. Independent efforts by organizations around the country have also strengthened the overall response to Venezuela’s worst rain in 40 years.

Venezuela to Map Sources of Air Pollution Nationwide

juan — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:24:08 +0000

Venezuela’s Environment Ministry announced this week that it will create a registry of thecountry’s primary sources of air pollution using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.

Venezuela Responds to “Heaviest Rains in Over 40 Years”

tamara — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:46:36 +0000

Venezuela’s national government on Tuesday extended to four states the emergency decreed 10 days ago in response to torrential rains that have battered the country since early November. According to the presidential commission assigned to manage the storm’s affects on Venezuela’s people and its infrastructure, almost 11,000 security forces are currently mobilized to help with emergency measures.

Venezuela Invests in Recycled Materials for Housing Construction

tamara — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:57:47 +0000

On Saturday, Venezuela opened a state-owned factory to recycle used oil pipes into metal framing for construction, and announced it will invest in the production of bricks made partially from recycled paper.

Venezuela Combats Illegal Mining as Six Die in Gold Mine

admin1 — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:50 +0000

As the Venezuelan government continues to implement Plan Caura, a project to fight illegal mining and its impact on the environment, unsafe working conditions, and resource theft, six illegal miners have died in a gold mine collapse and the government has opened an investigation.

Venezuelan Oil Company Cleans Up Minor Spill in Lake Maracaibo

tamara — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:47:32 +0000

The Venezuelan state oil company, PDVSA, launched its cleanup of a small oil spill in Lake Maracaibo this week, while a group of local fisher associations said they plan to take the company to court over the damages.

Venezuela Advances in Railway Construction, Reduces Electricity Rationing

admin1 — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:46:28 +0000

The Venezuelan government is advancing in its construction of a mega railway project which hopes to see 13,665 kilometres of train line linking the country’s main cities by 2030. Also, following bountiful rain and investment in thermo-electric power plants, the government has been able to cut back its electricity rationing.