A recent scientific study revealed an alarming fact about heavy metal pollution in Argentina.
Up to 1.4 billion people live in affected areas where there is presence of arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel, and lead.
This can pose a significant...
A report from the **African Centre for Biodiversity** reveals that in **South Africa** the use of **192 highly toxic pesticides** is still allowed, of which **57 are banned in the European Union (EU)**.
These chemicals include neurotoxic and carcinogenic substances...
The province of San Luis achieved a significant progress in the **management of empty** (https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/por-que-desaconsejan-reutilizar-la-botella-de-plastico-para-tomar-agua/) **of agrochemicals, reaching** **62,871 kilograms collected in 2024** through 14 collection days and the operation of two Temporary Storage Centers (CATs). This effort, driven...
The control of aerial applications of agrochemicals in San Luis will be intensified. Without exception, spraying with aircraft must have prior approval from the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development, and pilots must take specific courses to acquire the...
Brazil breaks record for pesticide release and biological defenses in 2024.
According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), 663 products were approved, representing a 19% increase compared to 2023, when 555 approvals were recorded.
This is...
The recent repeal of the ordinance that banned the use of glyphosate in the Gualeguaychú area, combined with the approval of a new Agrochemical Law in Entre RÃos, known as "Glyphosate zero", has reignited debates on the impact of...
Mercedes Justice granted a precautionary measure requested by a neighbor regarding pesticide fumigation in Chivilcoy.
According to the complaint, it was carried out by the group Los Grobo, on public roads and property located in the urban area of that...
The glyphosate becomes a problem again for the town of Gualeguaychú, Entre RÃos. Last week, the local Deliberative Council approved by majority the repeal of the ordinance that prohibited its use, storage, and transportation.
The repeal gathered 8 supports (7...
Approved amendments to the phytosanitary good practices law in Entre RÃos
The amendments to the phytosanitary good practices law or agrochemical application were approved with modifications. The law now returns to the Chamber of Deputies for final review. During a...
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,...
