Environment

South America on alert: increasingly warmer, drier, and prone to wildfires

South America is getting warmer and drier. This also implies a greater propensity for forest fires. In 2024, the region set several negative records in this regard. A recent study led by the University of Santiago de Chile demonstrates these...

Green space reclaimed from private project in Dupuy neighborhood.

In Juana Koslay, San Luis, after a complaint, the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development and the legal team of the State Prosecutor's Office recovered a neighborhood green space that showed signs of contamination. The municipality of Juana Koslay...

Global warming: warned of submerged cities and 7 Argentine provinces

A warning from scientists has focused on global warming and the acceleration of temperature. There will be submerged cities due to rising sea levels, and among them are Argentine provinces. This is because the global sea level could increase by...

Japan aims to reduce emissions by 60% by 2035.

Japan has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared to 2013 levels by the year 2035, as reported by the Ministry of the Environment. Furthermore, the country aims to reduce emissions by 73% by fiscal year 2040,...

157 whales stranded on an Australian beach, with 90 to be euthanized after failed rescue

Australia decides to sacrifice 90 stranded whales in Tasmania Wildlife officials in Australia made the difficult decision to sacrifice 90 stranded whales on a remote beach in Tasmania, after adverse ocean conditions prevented them from being refloated. On Tuesday night, more...

France experiences the coldest winter in 30 years

France is experiencing the coldest winter in recent times. Cloudy skies and extreme temperatures are leaving a mark on the country and other areas in northern Europe. According to a report from Météo-France, the year 2024 was the darkest winter...

Emerging pollutants detected in the Salado River and effluents of Santa Fe

A study conducted by researchers from the National University of Litoral (UNL) and CONICET detected the presence of emerging contaminants in the Salado River and effluents from different areas of the province of Santa Fe. The survey identified residues...

Dengue: The coming weeks could see the highest mosquito activity

During dengue season, specialists have warned that in the coming weeks the peak of mosquito circulation, which transmits the disease, will be recorded. Although this summer seems to have less presence in urban areas compared to last year's outbreak, experts...

Fires in Patagonia: What are the three active hotspots?

Despite the tireless efforts to stop the fire, the fires in Patagonia continue to advance. Specifically, in Lanín National Park in Neuquén and in Nahuel Huapi in Río Negro they persist. On the other hand, in El Bolsón, the fires...

Bolivia: The environmental impact of lithium extraction in the Uyuni Salt Flat

A recent report has revealed that in the Salar de Uyuni, also known as salar de Tunupa and located in the southwestern part of Bolivia, there are 21 million tons of lithium, making it the world's largest reserve of...

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End of a nuclear era in Taiwan: the Asian island shuts down its last reactor and faces a new ecological challenge

Taiwan shut down its last active nuclear reactor after 40 years of operation, marking a milestone in its energy...