environment

How to keep walls cool in extreme heat

With the arrival of summer and **extreme temperatures**, many homes and buildings become stifling spaces due to the accumulation of **heat in roofs and walls**. This is due to the high **thermal transmittance** of certain construction materials, which favors...

Man arrested with 36 illegally caught trouts in Dina Huapi

An environmental sanitation operation carried out in the early hours of Saturday in Dina Huapi, Río Negro, allowed the detection of a case of illegal fishing, when two individuals were intercepted transporting 36 illegally obtained trouts. The procedure took place...

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,...

The French government denounced for allowing trawling fishing.

During the last few days, the Government of France received bad news from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and Défense des Milieux Aquatiques (DMA). These organizations sued the Government for not banning bottom trawling fishing in the Marine Protected...

It’s not a plague: the beetle and its essential role for nature

Despite their small size, beetles play an essential role in ecosystems. Their great diversity and adaptability make them one of the most important groups of insects on the planet, although many people confuse them with pests. With around 400,000...

“Senda Verde warns that the Amazon sanctuary is under threat”

The Passiflora sanctuary, an area of high biodiversity in the Bolivian Amazon, is facing a serious risk due to the construction of an ENDE power transmission line. The founder of Senda Verde, Vicky Ossio, denounced the illegal incursion of...

In the midst of the wildfire crisis, the Deputy Secretary of the Environment resigned: who will replace her

In the midst of the crisis caused by the forest fires in various parts of the country, the Undersecretary of Environment of the Nation, Ana Lamas, resigned. This decision is attributed to "personal reasons" and "exhaustion". The decision comes after...

Innovative: one turbine and 20 years of free electricity

The increase in electricity demand and the environmental crisis have driven the development of renewable technologies, such as magnetic levitation. Now, a new innovation promises to revolutionize wind energy: a turbine that could provide up to 20 years of...

A company in Tunuyán achieves zero carbon emissions in its production

Eco de los Andes, a leading beverage company, achieved an environmental milestone by becoming the first industry in Mendoza to achieve a production process with zero carbon emissions. Through a transformation plan that took over a decade, the company...

Organic food: healthier and more sustainable

In recent years, interest in organic foods has grown significantly due to their benefits for both health and the environment. These products, grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers, have become an attractive option for those seeking a more...

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