Trucks, heavy machinery, and pipelines now crisscross the desert landscape, transporting lithium-laden brine extracted from underground wells to a network of evaporation ponds. Under the blazing ...

Paragliding over the Atacama Desert gives you a unique look at one of the driest places on the planet. Famous for its ...

"We hope to encourage policymakers to integrate this renewable source into national water strategies." Unexpected ...

Indigenous communities in Chiles Atacama Desert are negotiating with state miner Codelco and lithium giant SQM for greater ...

Lickanantay Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama Desert are negotiating with mining giants Codelco and SQM to secure a ...

Indigenous communities are in talks with Codelco and SQM to gain more influence over plans to increase lithium extraction.

Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama Desert are engaging in discussions with mining giants Codelco and SQM to gain ...

On the other hand, every few years, an unusually rainy period can produce "super blooms," where even the Atacama becomes blanketed in wildflowers. Desert plants may have to go without fresh water ...

The desert offers a unique hiking experience, thanks to its dramatic rock formations and vast valleys. Trekkers can explore narrow canyons, climb towering cliffs, or simply enjoy the breathtaking ...

The Atacama’s dark skies and other qualities ... These would provide energy for the extraction of hydrogen from water, which could be collected from the nearby Pacific Ocean.