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Over 20 states sue New York over its energy tax.

Around 22 states sued **(https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/nueva-york-se-prepara-para-enfrentar-a-trump-las-armas-en-juego/)**, United States, due to a climate policy. It is against the "**energy tax**." This law **requires a group of large energy producers to pay **(https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/nueva-york-se-prepara-para-enfrentar-a-trump-las-armas-en-juego/).** ## Controversy in New York over the energy tax On Thursday, about...

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 entire length, from the Río de la Plata to the Roca train tracks. The causes of...

Which countries are the biggest ocean plastic polluters?

Every year, the pollution of the oceans with plastics grows. Millions of tons are generated worldwide, as only a small part is recycled. After their life cycle, half of these waste materials have a second life, they are incinerated or...

Trump wants to roll back species protection to advance oil exploitation

The government led by Republican Donald Trump in the United States is taking steps to reverse the protection of endangered species and their habitats in an attempt to advance its energy agenda under the slogan "drill, baby, drill" (oil...

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...

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Cruelty disguised as a viral recipe: the dark side hidden in the way crabs are cooked

A user on TikTok went viral for a reason far from gastronomic. In her video, seemingly innocent, she cooks...