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They demand information and active policies to end the pollution of the Uruguay River.

In mid-February, the beaches of Lake Salto Grande and the Uruguay River in Entre Ríos were contaminated by a cyanobacteria phenomenon that turned the water a phosphorescent green and caused alarm, especially after capybaras covered in these algae were...

Colombia: Several shark species are contaminated with mercury.

A recent study by the Malpelo Foundation revealed that about seven species of sharks off the Colombian Pacific coast are contaminated with mercury. This phenomenon, linked to illegal gold mining and other human activities, poses a serious threat to...

Wind and solar energy surpass coal in the United States for the first time.

For the first time in history, electricity generation from renewable sources such as wind and solar has surpassed coal in the United States. According to the report "US Electricity 2025" by Ember, based on data from the U.S. Energy...

Rivers are the main source of plastic pollution in the oceans

Annually, 350 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Recent research indicates that 1.7 million tons of this waste ends up in the ocean. The World Economic Forum forecasts that plastic production will double in the next 20...

The final journey of cruise ships: ship graveyards and their toxic hazards

Have you ever wondered what happens to the **gigantic cruise ships** and **megaships** at the end of their service life? Most of these huge vessels end up being dismantled in a few locations, especially in countries in **South Asia**,...

Collision between two ships causes disaster in the North Sea due to airplane fuel spill

At least 37 people were rescued this Monday after the collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker that caused the spill of aviation fuel off the coast of the United Kingdom. Additionally, according to The Times citing...

Air pollution in Asia is concerning: 100 children die per day.

Air pollution in Asia leaves worrying numbers. According to the most recent report by **(https://www.unicef.org/)** on the issue, **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/la-contaminacion-en-el-aire-causa-7-millones-de-muerte-por-ano/)** due to environmental pollution. Air pollution is one of the main threats to public health worldwide, and this continent is among...

Only 36 companies are responsible for half of the world’s CO2 emissions.

A recent study from a laboratory revealed a revealing fact about global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Only 36 companies are responsible for half. In other words, that small group of companies release 50% of the most polluting gases into...

Santa Fe punishes four companies for environmental damage in Ludueña.

In the framework of the **(https://noticiasambientales.com/residuos/arroyo-luduena-a-dos-meses-de-empezar-el-saneamiento-sacaron-toneladas-de-residuos/)**, promoted by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Santa Fe, **89 inspections were carried out in industries, companies, and developments** located in areas of high environmental criticality. As a result of...

Rowing Against the Current: a journey in defense of the Paraná River

On March 1st, the campaign "Remando Contracorriente por el Agua y la Vida" (Rowing Against the Current for Water and Life) began, a 22-day journey along the Paraná River with the aim of raising awareness about the environmental, social,...

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Ecological solar hydrogen: South Korean researchers made a groundbreaking advancement

Researchers from the **Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)**, in collaboration with the universities of **Hanyang and...