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El Niño is back in the spotlight as weather agencies across South America update their forecasts. Brazil's national meteorology institute released its September bulletin, while Rio Grande do Sul expects heavier rain and storms in October. Santa Catarina issued warnings for food production, and Argentina's Patagonia region is also watching shifting projections closely.
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Juliette Willmann, a 29-year-old French professional freeride skier, has died after being swept roughly 400 metres by an avalanche near El Chaltén in Patagonia, Argentina. Ski media in Germany, Austria and the United States are reporting her death, paying tribute to the young athlete and noting the dangers of off-piste freeriding in the Andes.
- 3Rising whale calf deaths linked to climate change in Puerto Madryn●Save # whale calves in Puerto Madryn from # climate change https://www. the-independent.com/news/scien ce/argentina-dead
Southern right whale calves are dying in unusually high numbers around Puerto Madryn, in Argentine Patagonia, with scientists linking the deaths to climate change and El Niño effects on food supplies. The Independent reports on the deaths, and readers are sharing the story alongside photos of nearby penguin colonies also under pressure.
- 4Patagonia Releases New Surf Film Bamb'amaza▼Bamb’amaza: Patagonia’s New Surf Film About Surfing, the Ocean and Belonging
Outdoor brand Patagonia has released Bamb'amaza, a new surf film exploring surfing, the ocean and a sense of belonging. Surf magazine Wavelength is highlighting the film, describing it as a story about people's relationship with the sea rather than just a surfing showcase. The film adds to Patagonia's line of ocean- and environment-focused storytelling.
- 5Photographer Heads to Patagonia to Walk with Wild Pumas▼One more month to go until my photo trip down to Chile to walk with Pumas in Patagonia. My first time with pumas in the
A wildlife photographer is counting down the final month before a trip to Chile to photograph pumas in Patagonia, describing it as a first encounter with the big cats in the wild. They credit guides Rachel and Sebastian of Cat Expeditions with arranging the outing and say the excitement is hard to contain ahead of the journey.
- 6How New World Blackbirds Spread From North America to Patagonia▼Songbirds on the Move: How New World Blackbirds Spread From North America to Patagonia
New research traces how New World blackbirds, a family of songbirds, expanded from their North American origins all the way to Patagonia at the southern tip of South America. The study follows the group's evolutionary dispersal across the Americas, mapping how one lineage of songbirds colonised a vast range of habitats over millions of years, from northern breeding grounds to subpolar regions.
- 7Patagonia Travel Backpack 60% Off at REI●One of Patagonia's 'Spacious' Travel Backpacks Is 60% Off at REI Right Now
A spacious Patagonia travel backpack is currently listed at 60% off at outdoor retailer REI. The deal is drawing attention from travelers and outdoor gear shoppers looking for discounts on a popular, durable pack brand ahead of the travel season.
- 8Patagonia Travel Backpack 60% Off at REI●One of Patagonia’s ‘Spacious’ Travel Backpacks Is 60% Off at REI Right Now
A spacious Patagonia travel backpack is being offered at 60% off at REI, a steep discount on gear that rarely goes on sale. Shoppers looking for durable travel luggage are taking note, as Patagonia products are known for holding their price. The deal is drawing attention from bargain hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
- 9Lawsuit warns Patagonia Mountains mine threatens wildlife and groundwater▼Wildlife, groundwater at risk in Patagonia Mountains mine lawsuit
A new lawsuit over a proposed mine in Arizona's Patagonia Mountains argues the project would put local wildlife and groundwater supplies at risk. The case has drawn attention in southern Arizona, where residents and conservationists worry about damage to habitat and water sources in an ecologically sensitive mountain range near the Mexican border.