COP25 started and countries will have to move up a gear
On December 2, COP25 started, the UN event focused on the fight against climate change and the scenario where the Paris Agreement emerged
Carbon emissions from volcanic rocks can create global warming
This discovery could transform the way scientists predict climate change.
When biodegradable plastic isn't
According to the study, fragments or whole samples of each bag type remained after 27 months.
Sex trafficking from Pakistan to China
The Associated Press, in company with Pakistani investigator, found out that during the last two years, more than 600 girls and women were sold as bri...
Is God to blame for the mass extinction of species on earth?
At present, one in four species of fauna and flora that inhabit the planet, together with the human species, are threatened by extinction .
Dialogue between locals, scientists and governments tackles climate change
Reducing the negative effects brought about by climate change can be achieved through comprehensive measures
COP25 started and countries will have to move up a gear
On December 2, COP25 started, the UN event focused on the fight against climate change and the scenario where the Paris Agreement emerged
Sperm whale stranded in Scotland sets world alarms
Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme reported that a sperm whale was found dead on the beaches of Seilebost on the Isle of Harris, north of Scotla...
Plastic pollution harms the bacteria that help us breathe
Plastic pollution in the oceans is not only damaging fish but ourselves because 10 percent of the bacteria that help us breathe is susceptible to...
Women at COP25: Gender Day
COP25, the UN Climate Change Conference, is being held in Madrid, Spain, to delliberate on the environmental crisis we are facing
A new world map rates food sustainability for countries across the globe
Increased awareness of how human diets acerbate climate change makes a better understanding of food systems a global priority
15 animals that kill more humans per year
LatinAmerican Post tells you the number of documented deaths caused by dangerous animals.
Forests and water, a link that benefits man
This link between man and his environment seeks to ensure the availability and quality of water, and avoid flooding.
Nearly 40% of species are very rare and are vulnerable to climate change
The team revealed that 36.5% of all land plant species are "exceedingly rare," meaning they have only been observed and recorded less than f...
Bad news for Nemo
The anemonefish, popularized by the movies "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory", don't have the genetic capacity to adapt to rapi...
Air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risk
Living in a more polluted area is associated with a greater likelihood of having glaucoma, a debilitating eye condition that can cause blindness.
Where is it safe to be a woman in the world?
The global Women, Peace and Security Index (WPS Index) gives us a view of women's conditions all over the world.
Again, an entrepreneur goes for the presidency in the US
Michael Bloomberg, media mogul, has announced that he will launch as a Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election.
Scientists find a place on Earth where there is no life
Living beings, especially microorganisms, have a surprising ability to adapt to the most extreme environments on our planet, but there are still place...
How to understand the independence crisis in Spain?
Catalonia has been pursuing its independence from Spain for years and presents the main challenge of the Spanish government.
We are no longer afraid: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Today, November 25th, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
When grown right, palm oil can be sustainable
Scientists have been studying soils in oil palm cultivation for years, in an effort to develop more sustainable methods for growing this crop.
Humans are making vampires starve in Brazil
According to one study, Diphylla ecaudata bats are changing their diet and are now consuming human blood.
Julian Assange rape case is dropped
The Swedish justice filed one of the investigations against Assange, creator of Wikileaks.
Amazon deforestation and number of fires show summer of 2019 not a 'normal' year
The fires that raged across the Brazilian Amazon this summer were not 'normal' and large increases in deforestation could explain why, scienti...
Why did coffee and jaguars become friends in Latin America?
In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia, the first seven coffee farms declared “Amigas del Jaguar” were certified.
For some urban areas, a warming climate is only half the threat
Yale study projects that temperatures in some urban areas will rise up to 3 degrees C by midcentury due to the urban heat island effect.
We are so 'warm' that we melt the glaciers
The loss of the functioning of these ecosystems is a catastrophe in terms of public health, economy and the entire quality of life of Latin Ameri...
These are winners of the ugly reign in the world
When someone is said to be uglier than hunger, he is a really ugly person; however, this time the ugliest people in the world were not rewarded
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Why did the streets of Mexico fill with foam?
The area of Puerto Sánchez Magallanes, in Tabasco, was covered by an unusual marine foam .
Hurricanes have become bigger and more destructive for USA
According to a study, hurricanes have become more destructive since 1900, and the worst of them are more than 3 times as frequent now than 100 years a...
We continue building walls
The world seems not to have understood the purpose and since then more walls have continued to be built.
Declaration of a climate emergency and next steps for action
Scientific consensus has cited the growing threat of a changing climate and admonished governments and other policymaking bodies to take action.
How is the current situation of fracking in the world?
The United Kingdom announced the decision to suspend fracking. With this measure, it joins the initiative that Europe has led and still has a long way...
Quiz: How much do you know about the Paris Agreement?
2020 will be the year in which this important climate agreement begins to be applied. Test your knowledge with this quiz
Switching to solar and wind will reduce groundwater use
Researchers explored optimal pathways for managing groundwater and hydropower trade-offs for different water availability conditions
Environmental defense: a risk of death in Latin America
Defending the environment has become a high-risk task. We just have to look at the figures: 164 crimes against environmental leaders reported in 2018
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Scientists declare climate emergency, establish global indicators for effective action
In recent decades, multiple other global assemblies have agreed that urgent action is essential, but greenhouse gas emissions are still rapidly rising...
The truth behind the Paris Agreement climate pledges
Almost 75% of 184 Paris Agreement pledges were judged insufficient to slow climate change; Only 28 European Union nations and 7 others will reduce emi...
Trump says goodbye to the Paris Agreement
The secretary of state announced that the United States will begin the "formal process" to withdraw from the agreement that fights climate c...
New Global Fund for Survivors of sexual violence was launched
The fund aims to provide support to the victims to help them recover from the physical and emotional trauma and the fundraising goal is of US 100...
In Southeast Asia, illegal hunting is a more threat to wildlife than forest degradation
For decades habitat loss and degradation were considered the important drivers for defaunation in tropical rainforest ecosystems
Once again there is no Brexit
Boris Johnson was blunt with his allegations, stating that October 31 was going to be the maximum date on which Brexit would occur. However, the Unite...
Donald Trump, one step away from being dismissed?
Last week, the Democrats took an important step towards the political trial against Trump, in a process that would allow the president's dismissal...
Cannabis use disorder is declining among young people
Changes in social attitudes and the traits of frequent users may explain the decline.
Piñera cancels APEC and COP25 summit in Chile
The president lamented to cancel the events but said that the interests, problems, and needs of the Chileans were first.
China's carbon emissions growth slows
This decelerating trend in carbon emissions is closely related to a new phase of economic development the researchers have dubbed "the new normal...
Did an extraterrestrial impact trigger the extinction of ice-age animals?
The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis proposes that a comet hit the Earth causing a period of extreme cooling that contributed to the extinction of diff...
Colombian Government authorizes shark fishing and the use of its fins
Great surprise and rejection has caused the resolution which establishes the global quotas for the fishing exploitation of different species for 2020....