A recent scientific study revealed an alarming fact about heavy metal pollution in Argentina.
Up to 1.4 billion people live in affected areas where there is presence of arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel, and lead.
This can pose a significant...
The Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda (UNDAV) is advancing in a pioneering research on the use of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for the recovery of contaminated soils, particularly those in the lower basin of Riachuelo. The project aims to...
In the last few weeks, an **environmental alarm was activated in Punta Indio**, Buenos Aires province. Residents and environmental organizations denounce the existence of a (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/argentina-tiene-al-menos-5000-basurales-a-cielo-abierto-el-impacto-ambiental-y-en-la-salud/).
This is located in the town of Verónica. They insist that it is "**out...
Plastic pollution in the oceans has reached alarming levels, with eight million tons of plastic waste being dumped each year.
Latin America, as the fourth largest producer of plastic waste, faces a critical environmental challenge.
Impact of plastic pollution on the...
A study conducted in Sweden, published in the journal Science, revealed that the presence of clobazam, a common anxiolytic drug, in rivers has generated significant changes in the migratory behavior of wild Atlantic salmon.
This finding highlights the impact of...
Planned obsolescence, one of the most noticeable effects of accelerated consumption, has generated an environmental crisis with the massive accumulation of electronic waste.
According to the Global E-waste Monitor, the amount of electronic waste is growing five times faster than...
Illegal gold mining has devastated more than 4,000 hectares of the Amazon between 2023 and 2024, disproportionately affecting indigenous communities and contributing to biodiversity loss in Brazil.
According to the report "Toxic Gold" published by Greenpeace Brazil, illegal mining has...
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a family of approximately 15,000 synthetic compounds known as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to natural degradation. They can persist in the environment for thousands of years.
Where are PFAS found?
Thanks to their...
The growing concern about the contamination by microplastics led to the implementation of measures to mitigate its impact, such as the incorporation of filters in washing machines. These devices allow to reduce, although not completely eliminate, the release of...
A striking initiative has begun to unfold in Mexico. They use **eggshells to "clean"** the contaminated Lerma River.
The idea, led by the association **H2O Lerma con Encanto**, is supported by collectives and citizens from different regions.
It took them a...
