Environment

Tragic storm in Bahía Blanca leaves the city underwater

The storm in Bahía Blanca, caused by an unusual climatic phenomenon that has unfolded in the last few hours, is extremely serious. The wind and rain not only cut off the supply of services and hindered circulation on the...

Arsenic in the Water: Precautionary Measures in Response to a Neighbors’ Complaint

The Justice of Mercedes, in the province of Buenos Aires, granted precautionary measures in response to a complaint about arsenic in the water. The 37-page judicial resolution took into consideration the risk posed by pesticide spraying near groundwater extraction wells.. This...

ACUMAR: 400 employees laid off, what will happen with the clean-up of the Riachuelo

Since last year, the Matanza Riachuelo Basin Authority (ACUMAR), in charge of cleaning up the Riachuelo, is going through a process of restructuring. Just like what is happening in other state agencies. In recent days, workers have reported massive layoffs....

Only 36 companies are responsible for half of the world’s CO2 emissions.

A recent study from a laboratory revealed a revealing fact about global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Only 36 companies are responsible for half. In other words, that small group of companies release 50% of the most polluting gases into...

Heatwave alert: 11 provinces affected by high temperatures

This Thursday, another day of extreme heat started in different locations across the country. In some areas, March arrived with temperatures higher than usual for this time of the year. In this context, the National Meteorological Service (NMS) has issued...

Due to the increase in deforestation in the Amazon, it rains less.

Deforestation in the Amazon triggers an increase in rainfall during the rainy season and a decrease in the dry season, according to a recent study released on Wednesday, highlighting the "crucial" role of the tropical rainforest in regulating the...

The overexploitation of Brazil’s river groundwater is reaching its limit.

Groundwater in Brazil is being overexploited for various purposes. The problem is so severe that it is compromising the flow of several Brazilian rivers, according to a study revealing that more than half of these watercourses are experiencing a...

One of the world’s oldest icebergs, immobilized in Antarctica

One of the **oldest icebergs in the world** seems to have become stranded more than 70 kilometers from a **remote island in Antarctica**. This could prevent a collision with an important wildlife reproduction area, something that was feared. This was...

Glacier melting: why it means less freshwater available

A recent study has calculated the mass loss and the melting of glaciers in the main regions of the world, revealing concerning results. This study was conducted by an extensive international group of scientists affiliated with the GlaMBIE (Glacier Mass...

Marine mammals: Schlüssel zur Bioindikation in geschützten Meeresgebieten

In Argentina, the **Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)** protect a wide variety of **marine mammals**, ranging from sea lions and dolphins (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/presentaron-el-nuevo-catalogo-de-ballenas-jorobadas-del-canal-beagle/). The presence of these species is influenced by the **topographic and oceanographic characteristics** of the environment. Discover the essential areas...

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The urban grasslands of the AMBA: a crucial ecosystem hidden at risk due to lack of management

Although it is often thought that nature is far from urban environments, in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires...