A recent study led by McGill University revealed the environmental impact of antibiotics. Around 8,500 tons reach the planet's rivers every year.
This represents almost a third of global human consumption. This invisible pollution puts both aquatic biodiversity and global...
Marine pollution is one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.
According to UNESCO, 80% of the waste in the oceans comes from plastic, whose durability makes it a persistent hazard.
Every year, millions of tons of plastic break...
Two NGOs made a serious complaint in La Pampa. They claim that the presence of agrochemicals has been detected in drinking water in several localities.
The Union of Land Workers, the Chadileuvú Foundation, and the Pampeana General Medicine Association warned...
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...
A pioneering research, carried out by IDAEA-CSIC, IRTA, Eurecat and companies like Facsa, Protecmed and Nenuphar, has demonstrated for the first time the seasonal performance of an innovative treatment for groundwater contaminated with nitrates, pesticides, and antibiotics.
A nature-based solution
The...
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...
A recent study raised concerns about the treatment of **wastewater** in Argentina. According to the results, only **36.5% receives adequate treatment**.
Furthermore, it pointed out that one in ten Argentines does not have access to **drinkable water (9.9%)**.
The report was...
The effects of microplastics are multiplying along with the worldwide concern they generate. Currently, there are many studies related to the contamination of these compounds in seas and oceans, but there are not as many investigations on freshwater bodies.
In...
In mid-February, the beaches of Lake Salto Grande and the Uruguay River in Entre RÃos were contaminated by a cyanobacteria phenomenon that turned the water a phosphorescent green and caused alarm, especially after capybaras covered in these algae were...
With more than 1300 attendees, Wales achieved a new world record for voluntary river cleaning.
It happened on Friday, from its source in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, also known as Brecon Beacons, to Cardiff Bay.
World Record for Voluntary River...
