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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**,...

The power of tea: study shows a 15% reduction in heavy metals

Tea, known for its multiple health benefits, adds a new attribute to its list: the ability to act as a natural filter to remove heavy metals from water, such as lead. A recent study has revealed that tea leaves can...

Arsenic in the Water: Precautionary Measures in Response to a Neighbors’ Complaint

The Justice of Mercedes, in the province of Buenos Aires, granted precautionary measures in response to a complaint about arsenic in the water. The 37-page judicial resolution took into consideration the risk posed by pesticide spraying near groundwater extraction wells.. This...

Caribbean rivers record alarming increase in microplastics

Although progress has been made in the study of **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/alarmante-hallan-concentraciones-record-de-microplasticos-en-la-antartida/)** in the oceans, research related to **rivers**, particularly in **Latin America and the Caribbean**, is limited. An analysis published in Science in 2024 estimated that between 10 and 40 million...

6 years of oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico go unpunished

In its more than 11,000 kilometers of coastlines, **Mexico** faces the impacts of human activities. One of the major risks, especially in the **Gulf of Mexico**, is the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/trump-quiere-revertir-la-proteccion-de-especies-para-avanzar-en-la-explotacion-del-petroleo/) and oil spills. Throughout the history of the oil industry, numerous...

Verdín in Entre Ríos: What’s Happening in the Uruguay River

A few weeks ago, "green algae" appeared in Entre Ríos. In reality, it is cyanobacteria that can be seen on the shores of the Uruguay River. In response, the municipality announced on Sunday that it is possible to enjoy the...

Garbage collection from the Paraná River quadrupled, raising concerns about environmental consequences.

A survey conducted by the Más Río Menos Basura collective has revealed an alarming increase in the amount of waste collected in the area of the Paraná River and the islands compared to the year 2024 and its environmental...

They monitor water quality in rivers of San Luis.

The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of **San Luis** conducted a review of the **water quality** in the rivers that cross **La Carolina**. According to the procedure, environmental inspectors arrived at the town located 81 kilometers from the capital...

Chile approves historic river decontamination plan

In an unprecedented move, Chile approved a decontamination plan for an aquatic ecosystem. The Council of Ministers for Sustainability and Climate Change gave the green light for an ambitious strategy aimed at restoring water quality in the Villarrica Lake basin,...

Innovative method with algae purifies contaminated water with chemical residues.

A new method that **purifies contaminated water** takes advantage of **fossil remains of diatom algae**, effectively removing contaminants after being chemically modified. Researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen have identified more than 500 chemical substances in European rivers, coming from...

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Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date that reminds us of the need for harmony and sustainable development.

Every May 22nd, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date proclaimed by the United Nations...