natural resources

Is the world running out of helium? Why is it “irreplaceable”?

Is the world running out of helium? A particular phenomenon has begun to generate concern in the scientific community regarding this natural resource. It is "disappearing," as warned. It is considered irreplaceable in many aspects, and so far, it has...

What happened to the transfer of water from the Río Grande to the Atuel River, the project that promised to alleviate the water crisis?

The work on the transference of water from the Río Grande to the Atuel River, which promised years ago to help alleviate the water crisis in Mendoza, is still pending. The Province has the right to use 34 m3/s that...

Brazil expands its continental shelf: what is the reason?

Brazil will expand its continental shelf, it is confirmed. The neighboring country's proposal was approved by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) of the United Nations (UN). It will be towards the coast of the northern...

How to preserve the planet’s biodiversity?

Preserving biodiversity is taking care of the basis of life on Earth. It encompasses all forms of life, from the smallest microorganisms to giant trees and animals. In this article, we will analyze in detail the main threats to biodiversity,...

They created a system to obtain potable water from the air: up to 14 liters per day

Texas scientists have created a revolutionary method to extract drinkable water from the air. Up to 14 liters per day can be obtained. It is a system that allows to convert almost any organic waste into a collector. The essential...

The drama of the Atacama Desert due to lithium extraction

The drama of the Atacama Desert in Chile, already with scarce amounts of water, is deepened by the extraction of lithium. This is a highly invasive activity that puts at risk the fragile ecosystem of the desert, its wildlife, and...

Greenland: a treasure trove of resources yet to be discovered

Greenland, the world's largest island with an area of 2,166,086 km², is a strategic territory with vast reserves of natural resources. With over 80% of its surface covered in ice, its economic potential has sparked growing international interest, especially...

Start paddling in defense of the Paraná: what is the campaign about

This Saturday, March 1st, in **Puerto Pilcomayo**, **Formosa**, the great (https://noticiasambientales.com/ong/remar-contracorriente-por-el-agua-la-campana-en-defensa-de-los-rios/) begins. It is the campaign "Paddle Against the Current, for water and life", which will take place over 22 days along the river. The initiative already has the support of...

Fires in Patagonia already affect more than 25,000 hectares.

The fires in Patagonia, which have been burning in multiple areas since December and mobilizing hundreds of firefighters, have now reached a surface of over 25,000 hectares. So far, they have claimed one fatality and left a hundred houses burned...

Paraná-Paraguay Waterway: What Could Happen When the River Depth Increases

Two weeks before the opening of the envelopes in the bidding for the control of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, attention is focused on the controversies surrounding the process and the companies. However, it is crucial to highlight the implications for the...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...