Environment

Extreme drought in the Amazon affects over 420,000 children, reports Unicef

The extreme drought in the Amazon is affecting more than 420,000 children, mainly from indigenous communities in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, who rely on waterways to access food, medicine, and go to school, warned Unicef. "We are witnessing the devastation...

The environmental impact of armed conflicts and the challenge of sustainable recovery

The environmental impact left by an armed conflict is devastating. Whether due to deliberate acts of destruction or collateral damage, or due to the weakening of environmental governance at those times. In some cases, conflicts affect key infrastructures and natural...

Jacarandas in bloom: the violet charm that adorns Buenos Aires

With the beginning of November, the jacarandas in bloom start to flower in the streets and green spaces of the City of Buenos Aires, providing a dazzling beauty in the landscape. Towards the end of the month, it will...

Argentina has at least 5000 open-air landfills: the environmental and health impact

In Argentina, there are at least 5000 cases of open-air landfills. One-third of the urban waste generated in Latin America and the Caribbean ends up in these spaces according to the United Nations. And the consequences are devastating, both for...

Elections in the United States: the environmental impact of Donald Trump’s victory in 5 points

The world still reflects the consequences of the hectic days surrounding the United States elections. In this context, it is crucial to consider the environmental impact of Donald Trump's triumph. The tycoon returns to the White House, bringing with him...

What is the “Submarine Amazon”: the most diverse aquatic habitat on the planet

In the depths of the ocean, one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet exists: the "submarine Amazon". This is how they call the coral triangle, which encompasses waters from Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East...

The warning from the UN: cities face climate change without funding for adaptation

Climate change without funding to adapt cities is a serious risk. This was warned by UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency for human settlements. During the World Urban Forum (WUF12) held in Cairo, Egypt, the agency made reference to the "World...

71 dead whales found in Península Valdés

More than 70 dead whales were found on the coasts of Península Valdés, in Chubut, which has raised alarm among provincial authorities due to the increase in the number of deceased marine mammals in recent years. So far, in 2024,...

Today is National Parks Day: what is the origin

This Wednesday, like every November 6th, Argentina celebrates National Parks Day. The commemoration is a moment to highlight the importance of conserving spaces that promote biodiversity conservation, the environment, and natural spaces. It is in memory of the territories donated...

From the kitchen to cosmetics: where does lead contamination reach?

Although we may not notice it, in different areas of everyday life we come across (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/arsenico-en-el-agua-estos-son-los-puntos-mas-criticos-de-argentina/). The main sources are mining, metallurgy, industrial manufacturing, recycling, and the addition to various products. Most of the lead used worldwide is employed to...

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Unprecedented: Climate change reaches the International Court with a historic case

The climate change has reached the International Court of Justice through the UN General Assembly. They requested an advisory...