AUSTRALIA
World’s largest solar energy facility approved
The Australian government has approved an ambitious project to build the world’s largest solar power facility in the remote north of the island. The facility, called SunCable, will occupy 12,000 hectares in the Northern Territory and will have a capacity of six gigawatts per hour, enough to supply three million homes. It will also have a cable that will connect to Singapore for the sale of electricity. / 24 HORAS
ECUADOR
Indigenous people demand end to oil extraction in the park
A group of Waorani indigenous people demonstrated in Quito, demanding the suspension of oil extraction in block 43 of the Yasuní park, in the Amazon, in accordance with what was decided in a popular consultation a year ago, where 59% of voters supported keeping the crude oil underground. Despite the mandate, the Ecuadorian government did not comply with the gradual withdrawal of extractive activities, which generated great criticism. / 24 HORAS
CANADA
Possible railway strike could affect economy
Canada’s freight rail network faces a possible shutdown if the two largest companies in the sector fail to reach labour agreements with their more than nine thousand workers. Failure to reach an agreement could cause major disruptions in the production chain, affecting the transport of goods. The Minister of Labour has urged the parties to avoid a strike, while negotiations remain at a standstill. / AFP
SPAIN
The world’s oldest person dies at 117
María Branyas Morera, known as the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117 in a nursing home in Catalonia. Morera, who achieved the title of the oldest living person in 2023, attributed her longevity to order, tranquility and emotional stability, among other factors. Born in 1907, her life spanned historical events such as World War I, the Spanish Civil War and World War II. / 24 HORAS
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