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A stream in Argentina turns red and residents report repeated toxic spills.
The Sarandí stream, which flows into the Río de la Plata and borders a municipal ecological reserve, has turned a intense red along its...
Planned obsolescence and the growth of electronic waste
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...
Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon: A Growing Environmental and Social Issue
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...
What are “forever chemicals” and how do they impact health?
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....
Washing machine filters: a partial measure against microplastic pollution
The growing concern about the contamination by microplastics led to the implementation of measures to mitigate its impact, such as the incorporation of filters...
