Vertical forests are innovative architectural structures covered in vegetation that not only beautify cities but also significantly contribute to air purification and the mitigation of urban pollution. (translated)
The Justice has confirmed that Iberpotash must dismantle its contaminated salt mountain in Sallent, Barcelona, after two decades of litigation and court rulings against it. (translated)
Environmentalists criticize the non-decree on nitrates by the Xunta de Galicia, denouncing its denial of the pollution caused by large-scale farms in the A Limia basin, where the excrement generated by livestock is equivalent to that of two million people. (translated)
It's okay to talk about the climate catastrophe we are in, but the crucial question is not asked or is not said to be asked: taking into account that our growth model is based on pollution: pollution is necessary to grow, how much GDP is being... (translated)
Fragrant cleaning products generate invisible air pollution comparable to that of urban traffic, creating nanoparticles that can be inhaled and suggesting the need to use fragrance-free alternatives and activate air extractors to reduce exposure. (translated)
Twenty-eight neighborhoods in the Los Mateos neighborhood of Cartagena are reporting the presence of toxic polluting dust and alarming levels of heavy metals in the soil and in their homes, which poses a serious health risk, especially for children, while demanding information and protective measures from local authorities, who were already aware of the situation before purchasing the land for the construction of social housing. (translated)
The article states that drugs like cocaine and other chemicals present in human urine have a negative impact on aquatic fauna, with experiments showing that salmon exposed to these substances exhibit behavioral changes, including increased active predation and reproductive problems, which could threaten the survival of some species. (translated)
They order the withdrawal of a batch of the laxative Movicol due to potential contamination with residual material from another rejected batch. (translated)
Researchers from the University of Granada and the Helmholtz Center in Dresden-Rossendorf have discovered a bacterium capable of cleaning water contaminated with uranium by transforming dissolved uranium into stable chemical compounds through a bioremediation process that uses glycerol as a carbon source. (translated)
The City Council of Málaga has closed six beaches to swimming, including Campo de Golf-San Julián and El Palo, and has raised a red flag due to the detection of levels of E. coli bacteria exceeding the permitted levels in the water samples recently analyzed. (translated)
A ceiling fan has become a popular and economical alternative to air conditioning to combat heat, offering savings of almost 100% on the electricity bill and generating significantly less pollution, in addition to being effective in distributing cool air in the room. (translated)
The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) is investigating the fecal discharges from Ibiza Airport to the Parc Natural de ses Salines, which exceed the legal limits set by up to 17 times, following a complaint from the Alliance for Water that has taken the case to the criminal courts. (translated)
IMPORTANTE: SOBRE EL RETIRO DE 13,4 TONELADAS DE CARNE VACUNA ARGENTINA EN ESTADOS UNIDOS Debido a un incumplimiento administrativo por parte del importador dentro del proceso de importación en Estados Unidos, el 11 de agosto de 2026, el Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA) informó el retiro obligatorio de 13,4 toneladas de carne vacuna argentina Es importante destacar que no se trata de un problema de inocuidad, contaminación o calidad del producto sino a que la mercadería fue distribuida comercialmente antes de completar la re-inspección obligatoria de importación del USDA en Estados Unidos, un requisito adicional aplicable a los productos cárnicos importados. La firma importadora emitió una carta aclarando la naturaleza y las circunstancias del incidente reconociendo que se trató de un error administrativo ocurrido en Estados Unidos, sin relación con el establecimiento exportador ni con el sistema sanitario o de inocuidad argentino. La carta fue compartida con el Meat Import Council of America (MICA) para conocimiento de sus miembros y con el objetivo de brindar claridad al respecto. El comercio de carne vacuna argentina hacia Estados Unidos continúa desarrollándose con normalidad. https://t.co/XxwRs9xNyp #CarneArgentina #Importación #USDA
Scientists Frederick I. Moxley and Anthony Ricciardi have proposed in the journal Ambio the creation of a quarantine base on the Moon to analyze potentially biological extraterrestrial samples, arguing that this isolation would serve as a first barrier against possible contaminations before these samples reach Earth. (translated)
Mariana Zapién, a food engineer, warns that reusable shopping bags can be a source of bacteria and contaminate food, and she recommends washing them regularly and using them for different types of food to minimize the risk of health contamination. (translated)
Esto de Abelardo es una mentira El Fracking sostenible no existe, es consumo de millones de litros de agua que deja contaminada, para sacar cunchos de petróleo País estupido el que sacrifica su agua para un puñado de codiciosos en Miami https://t.co/RF4XT89pIg #Fracking #Contaminación #Agua
Álvaro and Asier, two 13-year-old cousins from Tenerife, are fighting to protect the natural environment of their island through their Instagram account, where they share videos about marine biodiversity and raise awareness about environmental issues such as pollution and tourist overcrowding, with the aim of sensitizing the community about the need to conserve their precious natural wealth. (translated)
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has warned about the possible presence of glass fragments in strawberry and raspberry jams, as well as in honey from the brand Bonne Maman, advising consumers not to consume them. (translated)
A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay 567 million dollars and to implement restrictions on the use of Instagram and Facebook by teenagers, believing that their effects on minors are similar to harmful pollution, which has generated a series of lawsuits against it for the well-being of young people. (translated)
A study in Germany reveals that the apheresis technique used to filter cholesterol from the blood also significantly reduces the presence of "forever chemicals" and microplastics in the circulatory system. (translated)
