Wellbeing

Hospitals Healing the Planet

Report on the work of the members of the Global Network of Green and Healthy Hospitals in Latin America 2024 Health Care Without Harm presents the eighth edition of the report "Hospitals Healing the Planet", highlighting examples of the work...

The heat is coming: what is the best time to exercise outdoors?

During high-temperature days, exercising outdoors can become a challenge, as extreme heat not only affects physical performance but can also pose a health risk. For this reason, experts recommend avoiding the central hours of the day, when the sun...

Will the EU decrease the permitted levels of mercury in tuna?

The French NGO Bloom has warned about a "major health scandal" due to the mercury levels in canned tuna. Their research, published in October, has had a significant global impact and reignited the debate on food safety in Europe. Research and...

New noise law approved by the Colombian Congress

The Colombian Senate, with a noisy environment reaching levels of up to 90 decibels, has approved the anti-noise law in its fourth and final debate. The project, led by Antioquia representative Daniel Carvalho, seeks to harmonize the 17 existing national...

How to prevent scorpion stings

With the arrival of the high temperatures, it is common to find scorpions in some homes. Below you will find the measures to consider to prevent scorpion stings and recommendations in case of being stung. ## Personal Protection 1. **Check and...

The thermal springs at the end of the world in Tierra del Fuego are back in operation.

The Municipality of Tolhuin started an eviction operation at the Termas del Río Valdez, known as the End of the World, an emblematic site in Tierra del Fuego that had been abandoned for over two decades due to a...

Why is India encouraging its citizens to have more children despite being the most populous country?

Despite being the world's most populous country, India is seeking to increase its population. This is because it is facing a demographic challenge due to rapid population aging and a decrease in the fertility rate. Last year, the nation surpassed...

Ensuring Freshness at Every Stage: Sensors and Tracking for Cold Chain Management

Ensuring the quality of a product during its transportation is a challenge that intensifies when it comes to goods that require specific environmental conditions in the cold chain. From fresh foods to sensitive pharmaceuticals, maintaining temperature, humidity, and other factors...

Historic Constitutional Reform in Mexico: Recognizing Indigenous Rights

With a historic constitutional reform, **Mexico** recognizes indigenous rights. The president **(https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/mexico-se-comprometio-con-las-cero-emisiones-e-invita-a-otros-paises/)** signed the decree this week that publishes this normative change. Additionally, it guarantees the creation of a **(#)**. "Today we are going to publish the reform to Article 2...

Due to an unprecedented ruling, the government of Jujuy will have to return an ancestral land.

After the Federal Justice issued a historic ruling on the matter, the government of Jujuy will have to restore an ancestral land. Additionally, it will have to repair the damages caused in another. Both belong to the inhabitants of the...

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The São Paulo Metro will opt to produce its own renewable energy.

São Paulo's Metro has signed a long-term contract with CGN Brasil and Pontoon Energia to produce its own renewable...