The energy transition is transforming the labor market, generating a growing demand for green jobs in sectors such as renewable energies, energy-efficient building rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, and the circular economy. These areas are key to addressing the challenges of...
From the north of Los Angeles to the ends of Argentine Patagonia, forest fires are devastating the American continent. In California, a fire declared north of Los Angeles razed more than 3,200 hectares driven by strong winds and dry...
After a major fire in November 2023 and under pressure from collective complaints from 38 neighbors for breach of public duty and health damages, the municipality of Capilla del Monte, Córdoba, promised to close its open dump for February...
The recent rescue of a monkey in Plaza de Trinidad highlighted the situation of exotic animals in the province of San Juan and the regulations governing their ownership. According to the Environmental Secretariat, there is a resolution that requires...
The Portuguese man o' war (*Physalia physalis*), also known as the **Portuguese frigate**, is not a jellyfish but a **colony of specialized organisms** called zooids, which cooperate as a superorganism to ensure their survival. These zooids perform specific functions:...
In 2017, Norway set an ambitious goal: by 2025, 100% of vehicle sales would be electric or zero-emission. As that deadline approaches, the Nordic country is getting closer and closer to achieving this goal, demonstrating global leadership in sustainable...
In 1987, in Tanzania, a chimpanzee named Chausiku caught the attention of primatologist Michael Huffman by exhibiting unusual behavior: **chewing the bark of the Vernonia amygdalina bush**, commonly known as bitter leaf, a plant not part of its usual...
A recent study by NASA, based on nearly two decades of observations, revealed unprecedented changes in the global water cycle largely driven by human activities such as agriculture. These changes could alter ecosystems and challenge water management in various...
Wild tortoises face a new problem that threatens their survival: a new species of parasite. A group of scientists from the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the National University of San Juan (UNSJ) announced the discovery of this new...
The phenomenon of El Niño, caused by the abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean, generates intense rainfall, droughts, desertification, forest fires, and other disasters. These conditions impact the availability of food, promote the spread of diseases, and exacerbate the...
