KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Scientists monitoring the La Soufrière volcano said that white steam could be seen venting near-continuously from several locations on the crater floor, no dome is visible, although a spine could be seen through the clouds.

RIDGETOWN, Barbados – Government says it is considering having ocean energy technology operational on the island as part of the Barbados National Energy Policy target of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,– Prime Minister Gaston Browne says small island states are faced with the greatest threats due to climate change.

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime partnered with the Department of Solid Waste Management to host a community cleanup event on April 10 in observance of Earth Day, which is on April 22.

HAVANA, Cuba,   -The Cuban Forest Ranger Corps (CGC), says over 1,000 hectares of land have been damaged by forest fires across the country since the start of the year.

April 22 is Earth Day and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) wantsstudents, parents and employeesto learn ways to help keep the planet clean and protect our environment. The District will be presenting students with enriching programs that dive right into this year’s national theme: Restore Our Earth.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent,– Volcanologist, Professor Richard Robertson is warning that while the explosions at La Soufriere volcano have been getting weaker and less frequent over the last two days, this does not mean that the eruption has ended.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti,– At least three people have died and three others missing following the torrential rains that have caused widespread damage and flooding over the long Easter weekend, the authorities here have confirmed.

HAVANA, Cuba,  – A coastal resilience project along Cuba’s south coast has benefited from US$23.9 million dollars that was recently approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Miami-Dade County and neighbors throughout Florida will join others around the globe during International Dark Sky Week, from April 5 to April 12. County facilities will be turning off non-safety lighting by 8 p.m. each day, and all County residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to participate in fun and educational activities on the web.

MIAMI—It’s no April Fool’s joke – Southeast Florida is currently under abnormally dry conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Index. It’s more important than ever that this month – which is designated Water Conservation Month – we each make every drop count.

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is all about connecting people with the natural environment any time of the year, focused on resiliency efforts for the conservation and preservation of our county’s most treasured and beautiful parks, beaches, greenway and blueway trails, nature preserves, clean air, and rich history that spans more than nine decades.