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Argentina needs to plant 170,000 trees annually to neutralize the carbon footprint of trucks.

According to a specialized study, it is necessary to plant at least 170,000 trees per year to neutralize the carbon footprint of trucks in Argentina. Studies by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) highlighted that road freight transport is a major...

The most efficient engine in history: uses water instead of gasoline

An alternative highly considered in recent times as a possible substitute for combustion engines for a more efficient form are those that run on hydrogen. Stored at high pressure in a tank, it can provide power to a fuel...

Missions, in collaboration with Veolia, stands out as a benchmark in sustainable waste management.

During 2024, Veolia reaffirmed its environmental commitment in the province of **Misiones** through sustainable waste management by its subsidiary Aesa Misiones. The company receives, collects, transports, and operates in two landfills, handling household, hazardous, and pathogenic waste. ## Greenhouse Gas Emissions...

CO2: What it is and how to reduce it. Learn about the risks of the main greenhouse gas.

Currently, the amounts of CO2 far exceed those that occurred naturally at the end of the last glaciation 20,000 years ago. Carbon dioxide or CO2 is a greenhouse gas (GHG) that traps the sun's heat and 'warms up' the...

Green initiative: 4,000 trees to be planted to mitigate emissions from the Beer Festival.

The 17th edition of the Provincial Beer Festival in **Godoy Cruz** stood out for its **green initiative**: being the first (https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/machupicchu-obtuvo-la-certificacion-como-destino-de-turismo-carbono-neutral/). Within one year, all the **greenhouse gas emissions** generated during the event will be offset through initiatives such as...

UN: Drastic reduction of emissions in 2025 urgently needed after ten years of deadly heat

United Nations (UN) has called on governments to reduce "drastically" emissions by 2025 after a decade of "deadly heat", being the last ten years the hottest in history. This call comes on the occasion of the New Year, pointing out...

Tourism, main driver of carbon emissions growth

A study led by the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia reveals that carbon emissions from tourism have grown more than twice as fast as the rest of the global economy. Published in Nature Communications, the study highlights that tourism...

Rolling energy generation technologies could save over $69 trillion by 2050.

The model of the global energy system by Wärtsilä, published in the Crossroads to net zero report, compares two pathways from 2025 to 2050 with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming, according to the...

Brazil is one of the emerging countries leading emissions reduction.

Brazil, along with other emerging countries like China, India, and South Africa, could contribute up to 50% of the global emissions reduction target for CO2 in transportation, according to a recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA). According to...

Emission reduction by up to 67%: Brazil’s plan against climate change

Brazil presented its plan against climate change and surprised the global community with the ambitious figures it foresees for 2035. Looking ahead to the next decade, its goal is to reduce carbon emissions by up to 67%. During the United...

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Small actions that create a big environmental impact: how to contribute to caring for the planet

Environmental problems are becoming increasingly evident, making it essential for all of us to participate in environmental protection through...