climate change

Chile approves historic river decontamination plan

In an unprecedented move, Chile approved a decontamination plan for an aquatic ecosystem. The Council of Ministers for Sustainability and Climate Change gave the green light for an ambitious strategy aimed at restoring water quality in the Villarrica Lake basin,...

Krill: Counting Tiny Marine Creatures from Space

Despite its small size, the Antarctic krill plays a fundamental role in the marine ecosystem. Now, scientists have developed an innovative method to count these tiny creatures from space, using differences in sea water color detected by satellites. These crustaceans,...

Not just polar bears: the melting ice and its impact on polar fauna

The **Arctic thaw** not only threatens **polar bears**, but also endangers all (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/capturan-por-primera-vez-en-video-a-un-oso-polar-cazando-y-comiendose-un-reno/). Although these large bears are among the most affected by the **reduction of sea ice**, the temperature increase alters the **balance of the entire ecosystem**, putting...

Sustainable investments in the face of an uncertain future

The arrival of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/elecciones-en-estados-unidos-el-impacto-ambiental-del-triunfo-de-donald-trump-en-5-puntos/)** could be affecting sustainable investments in Latin America, in a context of increasing political and economic uncertainty. Although the international market recognizes **the importance of these projects to combat climate change**, investors will be more...

January 2025 sets heat record, defying cooling expectations due to La Niña

The European climate monitor reported that last month was the warmest January on record, with temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, extending a trend of record-breaking heat throughout 2023 and 2024. Climate scientists are debating additional factors that could be...

The massive Antarctic ice sheet withstood the last interglacial period.

A large ice sheet in Antarctica, which according to current climate models could disappear due to climate change, managed to survive the last warm interglacial period, over 100,000 years ago. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic...

Alkalinization: a natural solution for carbon absorption by the oceans

In the global effort to mitigate **climate change**, both humanity and **natural ecosystems** play a **crucial role**. Among nature's tools to combat global warming are carbon sinks, systems that **can enhance the absorption of carbon (CO2) by the oceans**,...

Urban tree cover: an essential resource against “heat islands”

Urban tree planting has become a key element to mitigate the impact of "heat islands" in cities, as well as improve quality of life and promote sustainability. Rosario, recognized for its environmental commitment, is promoting an ambitious comprehensive tree...

Global natural disasters caused USD 368 billion in economic losses in 2024.

They have released the results of their 2025 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, which identifies global natural disasters and climate trends to quantify the risk and impact of extreme weather events. The report reveals that in 2024, global natural disasters...

CFI Podcast, a production about strategic development topics

CFI Podcast seeks to address the complexity of the strategic topics it works on with the provinces and that are key to the country's future through different formats. The podcast episodes delve into topics related to innovation, sustainability, and...

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