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Residents of Necochea protest against the serious contamination at Caño beach

More than 60 neighbors joined the awareness campaign at Caño Beach in Necochea, addressing critical issues such as bacteriological contamination, sewage effluents, dune erosion, and the lack of compliance with current regulations. The activity stood out for the community's commitment,...

Brazil recorded record levels of agrochemicals in 2024.

Brazil breaks record for pesticide release and biological defenses in 2024. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), 663 products were approved, representing a 19% increase compared to 2023, when 555 approvals were recorded. This is...

Microplastics in the brain: they can accumulate more than in other organs

Tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the human body, as well as in animals in the ocean. While this is known, a recent study revealed that **(https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/los-cientificos-alertan-de-la-invasion-de-microplasticos-en-1-300-especies/)** can reach higher levels than in the **(#)**. The concentrations detected in post-mortem...

Innovating with PLA, a biodegradable plastic of natural origin, to enhance sustainability in the textile industry.

The technological center Eurecat has created an innovative formulation of polylactic acid, a biodegradable plastic of natural origin known as PLA. The PLA is specifically designed for the manufacturing of low environmental impact textiles both in its origin, renewable sources,...

Lead in ancient Greece? Surprising evidence found

In addition to the first forms of democracy and a unique history, evidence has recently emerged that there may have been lead contamination in ancient Greece. In the birthplace of Western philosophy, a team of researchers found sediment cores recovered...

The atmosphere increases its capacity to remove pollutants.

The atmosphere of the Earth has increased its capacity to remove air pollutants, including **methane**, a potent gas that contributes to **global warming**. Published in Nature Communications, a recent study on the **self-cleaning capacity of the atmosphere** focused on measuring...

San Pablo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers in the wealthiest area of the city.

A serious situation regarding waste disposal is making noise in Brazil. São Paulo dumps 58 tons of waste in the rivers and tributaries of the Alto Tietê Basin. The amount is equivalent to the content of about six regular garbage...

Trump will cut aid due to pollution: affected communities

Just a few days after starting his second term in the United States, Donald Trump will withdraw pollution aid that black and Hispanic communities were receiving. These are subsidies that for four years were granted by the Environmental Protection Agency...

Bangkok closes over 100 schools due to smog

Bangkok, famous for attracting tourists from all over the world, is facing a serious issue: air pollution. This week, about 103 schools remained closed due to critical levels of smog affecting the Thai capital. For this reason, authorities issued...

Lung cancer sees 8% decrease, but cases related to suspended particles on the rise

Suspended particles are microscopic elements that float in the air, composed of solid and liquid substances. They have a wide variety of sizes and are a mixture of substances of both organic and inorganic origin. These particles, also known as...

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Agroecology: a sustainable model for the agriculture of the future

Agroecology, also known as organic agriculture, has established itself as an agricultural system that seeks to produce high-quality food...