Two NGOs made a serious complaint in La Pampa. They claim that the presence of agrochemicals has been detected in drinking water in several localities.
The Union of Land Workers, the Chadileuvú Foundation, and the Pampeana General Medicine Association warned...
The **Secretariat of Environment and Sustainable Development** of San Luis, through its team of inspectors and the Rural Brigade of the Ministry of Security, conducted monitoring in the Ayacucho department and issued warnings to two establishments for **fumigating** with...
The Supreme Court of Justice of Santa Fe has confirmed a ruling that recognizes the genetic damage caused by glyphosate. This is related to a case that took place in the town of Piamonte.
Furthermore, the court has ordered measures...
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...
