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Ecuador against illegal mining: halts activity in three provinces after detecting heavy metals in Amazonian rivers

The government of Ecuador suspended mining activities in three provinces on Monday due to the severe pollution caused by illegal mining. The decision affects...

Alarming soil contamination in Europe: pesticides affect 70% of the territory, with glyphosate leading the way

The soil pollution affects 70% of European territory due to the pesticides used in agriculture. This was revealed by an international study coordinated by...

A study reveals that cigarette butts release microplastics when they come into contact with water

A cigarette butt thrown on the ground seems like a minor waste. However, when it comes into contact with water, it triggers an immediate...

Mexico is among the 10 countries that generate the most electronic waste: what are its consequences

The technological advancement transformed everyday life, but it also multiplied a waste that is difficult to manage. Electronic waste grows at the pace of...

The harmful effects of plastics could double by 2040, according to a global projection study

An analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health warns that the harmful health effects associated with the plastic life cycle could double by 2040...