Environment

Pesticide alert: a bill authorizes spraying within 10 meters of the population

A bill proposal presented by a Buenos Aires deputy has triggered an agrochemical alert. The norm allows pesticide spraying within just 10 meters of the population. The proposal is about the bill of minimum environmental protection standards regarding the management,...

International astonishment: Milei orders the withdrawal of the Argentine diplomatic corps from the Baku climate conference

Milei orders the withdrawal of the Argentine diplomatic corps from the climate conference in Baku BAKU.-- Argentine negotiators have received the order to withdraw the diplomatic corps from the climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, which began just three days ago,...

Salta: Children walk through contaminated waters to get to school

Parents take their sons and daughters to School 4820 in Rivadavia Banda Sur (Salta), facing obstacles such as walking long distances or crossing paths flooded with contaminated water. "We have asked for a wooden bridge to be built or for...

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Argentina was the only UN country to vote against a resolution

Argentina's stance on a United Nations General Assembly resolution on **indigenous peoples' rights** surprised many this week as it was the only country that **voted against** it. In a session held on Monday in New York, **United States**, the move...

Dying of Thirst: Oil-contaminated waters worsen the crisis in South Sudan

The shepherds who collect **turbid water** from a small pond in the grasslands of **South Sudan** are very aware of the dangers they face if they drink it due to **oil contamination** and **chemicals**. The **floods** in Unity State are...

Neuquén reached a historic agreement to protect the rivers

The province of Neuquén celebrates a historic agreement that seeks to become a model of management for the rest of Patagonia. It is an agreement that aims at the conservation of the rivers in Neuquén, establishing a comprehensive management...

90% of Argentinians feel the effects of climate change: how do they perceive it

It has been a while since the effects of climate change have been felt in aspects of everyday life. Argentinians recognize it and perceive it in their immediate surroundings: from extreme temperatures to increases in diseases. This is revealed by...

Environmental alarm: Concerns rise as low snowfall in the Himalayas could leave millions without water

The lack of snow in the Himalayas recorded since last winter is worrying specialists. To the point that it is feared that the millions of people who depend on glacier water may be left without resources. More precisely, a quarter...

Environmental alarm: Private jet emissions surge by 46% in four years

A research published by the journal Communications Earth & Environment reveals that carbon emissions caused by private jet travel increased by 46% between 2019 and 2023. Without regulation, this trend will continue to grow. Impact of Private Aviation Private jets, a preferred...

Climate risks threaten major cities by 2050

According to the latest report from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), half of the world's largest cities will be at risk of experiencing one or more climate risks by 2050, such as floods, heatwaves, cyclones, and water scarcity,...

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Argentina faces a recurring crisis of forest fires that requires foresight and solutions.

Unfortunately, every year forest fires become more common news in Argentina, especially during periods of high temperatures. This recurring...