Ecology

Pesticides and Their Devastating Impact on Biodiversity

Pesticides, designed to combat pests and improve agricultural production, have shown to have a significant negative impact on ecosystems. Although their use has spread worldwide to ensure food security, various studies warn about their adverse effects on plants, animals,...

Transforming CO₂ into sustainable plastics: a biotechnological breakthrough

A team of scientists from the University of Manchester has achieved a significant breakthrough in the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into renewable materials using cyanobacteria. This discovery, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, opens up new possibilities...

Magical or ecological town?: which is the most beautiful municipality in Argentina

In the province of Misiones, Argentina, there is a unique corner that combines natural charm and environmental commitment: Campo Ramón, the first ecological municipality in the country. This town is not only a model of sustainability but was also...

The revolutionary waterproof paper could replace plastic

An advance developed by the **Polytechnic University of Milan** promises to transform the packaging industry with a sustainable and biodegradable alternative. A group of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Milan, along with Finnish institutions, created **hydrophobic paper** capable...

Ecological Iniquity: The Forgotten Value of Nature in the Economy

What do you call someone who takes a good or service produced by another, uses it, and doesn't pay the producer? According to the Spanish language dictionary, a thief is anyone who appropriates what belongs to others without authorization...

A spectacled caiman returned to its natural habitat

In a joint effort between the **Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Santa Fe** and the **Ministry of Energy and Environment of Mendoza**, they managed to **return a broad-snouted caiman** (*Caiman latirostris*) to (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/en-que-zonas-de-argentina-podemos-ver-yacares/). This milestone took place...

Three ecology books to gift this Christmas

A new Christmas is here, and with it the opportunity to show affection towards the people who are part of each one's inner circle. While there is a wide variety of eco-friendly gifts to give this Christmas, ecology books...

How to celebrate an environmentally friendly Christmas

Christmas, one of the most anticipated times of the year, is just around the corner. It's a time of joy, reunions, and celebrations with friends and family. However, this season is also often marked by excessive consumption and waste,...

They manage to create the formula for building with eco-friendly pavement.

The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) has obtained a new patent granted by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC). This achievement is thanks to the work of the Polymer Research Group and their formula for an ecological pavement. This...

Cloth diapers: a good choice for both the planet and babies

In recent years, concern about the environmental impact of everyday products has grown exponentially, and disposable diapers are no exception. Each year, millions of tons of these products end up in landfills, where they can take up to 500...

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Thermographic image reveals “energy waste” due to high heat leaks in homes

Greenpeace has revealed through thermal images the "energy wastage" due to "widespread and significant" heat leaks in homes in...