Americas – Page 26 – Prologue Journal

Facing New ‘Greenwashing’ Law, an Oil Industry Website Goes Dark

New York Times Oil sands companies pushing a carbon capture project shut down their website after a law banning misleading environmental claims was passed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/world/canada/canada-greenwashing-oil-sands.html

Can Foreigners Handle the Heat? Mexico City Debates Milder Salsas.

New York Times As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/world/americas/mexico-city-salsa-tacos.html

Map Predicts Future Chance of Power Outages From Hurricanes

New York Times A new analysis shows increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes could cause more devastating interruptions to the power grid. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/climate/hurricanes-power-outages.html

Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels

New York Times Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/world/americas/brazil-bolsonaro-police-embezzlement.html

On Canada’s Coastal Islands, a Win for Indigenous Rights

New York Times British Columbia recognized the Haida’s aboriginal title to their islands decades after the Indigenous group launched a battle on the ground and in the courts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/04/world/canada/canada-indigenous-rights-haida.html

Hurricane Beryl Batters Jamaica After Pummeling 2 Other Islands

New York Times The island confirmed its first death amid a surge of water, damaging winds and flooding. The storm is barreling toward the Cayman Islands and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/world/americas/hurricane-beryl-grenada-jamaica.html

Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says

New York Times As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada’s prime minister called “total” devastation on two of the country’s islands. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/03/world/americas/hurricane-beryl-grenada.html

Hurricane Roars Through the Caribbean

New York Times A look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl as it lashes its way through the Caribbean. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/world/americas/hurricane-beryl-jamaica-caribbean-photos.html

Air Europa Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Fracturing Necks and Skulls

New York Times Four passengers were in intensive care after the flight from Spain to Uruguay hit turbulence that injured dozens. The plane made an emergency landing in Brazil. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/americas/air-europa-flight-turbulence.html

Hurricane Beryl Flattens Grenada’s Carriacou Island

New York Times Officials said the Category 4 storm caused “extreme” damage there and on the neighboring island of Petite Martinique as it made landfall Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/world/americas/hurricane-beryl-grenada-carriacou.html