Environment

Historic sentence for forest fires: five years in prison in San Luis

For the first time in San Luis, the Justice system imposed a sentence of effective compliance for forest fires. In an unprecedented ruling, the provincial Judiciary sentenced Jonathan Meinrad Falco Torres to five years of effective imprisonment for intentionally starting...

The UN calls for reducing emissions and accelerating climate adaptation.

After 2024 marked the hottest year on record, amidst a decade of record temperatures, the Earth needs a fresh start with a rapid reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, along with a boost in climate adaptation, stated the UN Secretary-General,...

Chubut declares seven emblematic species as “Natural Monuments” for their conservation.

The Legislature of Chubut unanimously approved yesterday the Natural Monuments Law, a legal tool that recognizes and protects seven emblematic species of its biodiversity. More than a norm, it is a pact between science, politics, and territory. This determination turns...

Urban heat islands are increasing in low- and middle-income cities.

Cities in low and middle-income countries are experiencing an increase in urban heat island effect, as a result of unplanned expansion, reduced green spaces, and inadequate infrastructure, according to a new analysis. This phenomenon exacerbates the impacts of climate change...

They aim to launch an international Tropical Forest Fund to curb deforestation.

The **tropical forests** are those places with abundant rainfall and temperatures that remain constant throughout the year. Some time ago they are going through a critical situation, mainly due to deforestation. In this context, **Wildlife Conservation Society** (**WCS**) and the...

Indonesia pushes forward with a mega agricultural project that could lead to massive deforestation.

Indonesia has launched a **large-scale project** for the cultivation of **rice and sugarcane** in the region of **Papua**, located in the eastern part of the archipelago. Environmental advocates warn that this initiative could become **the world's largest deforestation project**. It...

Food safety: unrefrigerated fish cargo confiscated

In a control operation on the route in San Luis, Gendarmería personnel captured a vehicle carrying unrefrigerated fish. The cargo, about 70 specimens, came from the province of Santa Fe. They contained river species such as dorado, surubí, patí, and...

Insects released into a lagoon to combat a water hyacinth plague

This week a strong measure was carried out in San Vicente, Buenos Aires province, to combat the water hyacinth plague that invades the lagoon. Insects were released that feed specifically to "release" the water mirror. This Tuesday, scientists from CONICET and...

The Justice ordered Córdoba to clean up Lake San Roque.

The Justice of Córdoba issued an unprecedented ruling regarding the water contamination. It ordered the province to clean up Lake San Roque. The Administrative Litigation Chamber of the 3rd Nomination ruled in favor of a collective environmental protection action filed...

Illegal logging investigation in Lago Puelo: raid and seizure of wood worth over one billion pesos

The **Public Prosecutor's Office of Lago Puelo** is conducting an investigation into **illegal logging and clandestine wood processing**, a case involving **mobile sawmills in the Cerro Taza de Té area**, near the entrance to the town. This incident not only...

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The Valley of Mexico City faces an environmental crisis: 5 ozone contingencies in 2025 that need to be addressed

The metropolitan area in the Mexico City Valley, in an environmental crisis, registered five environmental contingencies due to ozone...