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Impact of El Niño in the Andes Mountain Range: Increased Rainfall and Flood Risk in 2023

The climatic phenomenon known as El Niño is causing...

Discovery of erythrose in the Milky Way suggests interstellar origin of life precursor molecules

A recent astronomical discovery could rewrite our understanding of...

Preventive monitoring of the Uruguay River: investigating potential environmental impact of a fuel plant

Federal prosecutor Josefina Minatta initiated an investigation ex officio into the project to install a fuel plant in Paysandú, on the coast of the...

Confirmed: Presence of metals in metal pipes compromises the quality of drinking water

A recent international study alerts about the risks associated with the presence of metals such as iron and aluminum in pipelines, as they compromise...

The impact of macroplastics in the Patagonian rivers: a silent threat to the ecosystem.

Macroplastics, such as bottles, bags, and disposable wrappers, are contaminating the Patagonian rivers, affecting biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide, such as drinking...

Environmental impact of antibiotics: almost one third of those consumed end up in rivers.

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...

Innovative breakthrough against marine pollution: biodegradable plastic developed from seashells.

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...