Droughts in Panama and the Amazon: Causes and Consequences
Drought. The word has been repeated in relation to Latin America since mid-2023 and up to today.
Read more...Eco Footprint: What it is, and how to measure and reduce it
The ecological footprint is a way of measuring the impact that we as individuals have on the planet.
Read more...Celebrating 4 Environmental Wins of 2023 and their Impact in Latin America
It was the hottest year on record. There were droughts (still ongoing), hurricanes and floods that caused severe damage across the world.
Read more...Global Plastics Treaty: The Year’s Big Environmental Challenge
After the focus on fossil fuels at last year’s COP28, 2024 brings another big conversation for the environment – one not too separate from the fossil fuels debate, in fact.
Read more...Sustainable New Year's Resolutions: 5 Tips for a Greener 2024
New Year’s resolutions are all about self-improvement: making big or small changes that will help us be the best possible version of ourselves.
Read more...The hottest year on record: Bad news for Latin America
It’s been a record-breaking year, and not in a good way. This 2023 we’ve seen the hottest ever October, September, August, July and June.
Read more...COP28 Conclusions: The Turning Point in Climate Action?
Expectations for the COP28 in Dubai this month were high, and while the outcome fell short, important strides were nonetheless made.
Read more...Plastic-free Colombia, a realistic goal by 2030?
Current numbers are less than encouraging: annual plastic consumption in Colombia exceeds one million tons
Read more...Why Latin America would benefit from embracing a circular economy
As Latin America works to improve its recycling efforts and transition into a more green-centered economy in general
Read more...The Battle Against Deforestation in Latin America: Why Planting Trees Matters
The causes of this deforestation vary from country to country, and can range from agribusiness expansion and extensive livestock systems to illicit crops, illegal mining, and illegal logging.
Read more...Protected Areas in Latin America: What are they and why do they matter
There are more than 100,000 protected areas worldwide.
Read more...Recycling in Peru: A stretch to go with steps already taken
What happens to our waste? A simple question that most of us don’t ask ourselves often, if ever.
Read more...Marine heatwaves: what are they and why do they matter?
We’ve been hearing a lot about heat waves over the past few months, but what about marine heat waves?
Read more...Five things we can learn in honor of World Beach Day
When we know something or someone well, we tend to get more investment in that thing or person –and start to care.
Read more...Seaweed Farming: Future or Utopia?
For decades researchers, investors and governments have been looking for ways to sequester that carbon efficiently, and at a large enough scale to make a difference.
Read more...Recycled Paper’s Role in Mitigating Climate Change
Over the past few months, extremely high temperatures have been causing or contributing to deaths and natural disasters across the world.
Read more...How Cities are Tackling The Heat Island Effect
As global temperatures continue to rise, so do the number of heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Read more...Extreme Heat: How it Impacts Life on Earth
If the past three years have made one thing clear, it’s that the world is getting hotter.
Read more...Extreme heat consequences and hydration tips
In Greece, Portugal and Canada wildfires are already causing destruction, as has happened every summer in recent years in many parts of the world.
Read more...The Vital Role of Mangroves in Climate Change Mitigation
Forests and oceans get most of the attention for their ability to capture carbon dioxide
Read more...International Soil Conservation Day: Why we need healthy soils
Being environmentally aware can seem daunting sometimes, as there are so many areas of nature impacted by human activity.
Read more...3 ways to celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day
We all know plastic bags are incredibly polluting and take hundreds of years to decompose.
Read more...Rainforests: why we need them and how to protect them
Every year, 3.2 billion trees are cut down to make paper packaging or fabrics such as rayon and viscose.
Read more...Sea turtles, in grave danger from climate change
Every 16 June we celebrate World Sea Turtle Day. The date coincides with the birth of Archie Carr, whose research and conservation efforts helped save sea turtles from near extinction.
Read more...Happy Blue Planet: Something to Celebrate on World Oceans Day
To anyone paying attention to environmental matters, it’s probably clear that the outlook isn’t great.
Read more...A world without plastics, an achievable utopia?
When we think about how much our society relies on plastics and what that entails
Read more...How does tobacco destroy the environment?
Tobacco’s negative implications for health are well known, but what is less often discussed is the harmful effects it has on the health of our planet.
Read more...All about biodiversity: what is it and why is it threatened?
International Day for Biodiversity 2023 arrives amongst a wave of optimism
Read more...3 Latin American Recycling Initiatives
In 2005, UNESCO declared May 17 as World Recycling Day as a way to remind us all of the importance of recycling our waste
Read more...A simple recycling guide
Did you know irresponsible waste management contributes directly to climate change?
Read more...Recycling’s green army
According to the World Bank, each person in Latin America and the Caribbean produces around 1 kg of waste per day.
Read more...Three amazing green economy initiatives
This year, Earth Day’s theme is ‘Investing in our Planet’.
Read more...3 simple changes to your routine that can save the planet
But the truth is that, even though the problem is huge, small actions can make a difference.
Read more...Investing in the Green Energy Revolution, the only way forward
A green economy is our only hope to avoid an irreversible global climate disaster and secure a prosperous, equitable future for all.
Read more...Three Latinas against climate change
In Latin America, women are leading the way with projects that will be essential for the future of our planet, from the Amazon rainforest to the streets of Mexico City.
Read more...UN Water Conference Highlight: The Water Action Agenda
The second ever UN Water Conference took place in New York from March 22nd (coinciding with World Water Day) to March 24th.
Read more...World Water Day: 5 simple actions you can take today
We call Earth the ‘blue planet’ precisely because over 70% of it is covered by water, yet we haven’t known how to care for this precious resource.
Read more...Women and Climate Change
Gender inequality impacts women in almost all aspects of their daily life.
Read more...Davos 2023: A friendly standoff between renewables and fossil fuels
Inside Davos 2023, carbon and green energy sat side by side.
Read more...Carbon Markets: What are they and why are they important?
Greenhouse gasses (GHG) continue to rank high on our list of environmental worries.
Read more...New Year, New Residues: How to Recycle and Reuse your Holiday Packagings
After the holidays we are usually left with a few extra kilos, both under the belt and in the trash.
Read more...COP27: Accomplishments and Pending Issues
though their contribution to climate change is very low (estimated at around 5%), they are the most impacted by the consequences of the climate crisis
Read more...Aficionados de Japón recogen la basura, otros siguen el ejemplo
Animar, cantar, limpiar: Japón recoge la basura, y otros captan la indirecta
Read more...Sustainable Christmas Guide: Ideas to Stay Green this Holiday Season
With the holidays right around the corner, most of us are making lists of gift ideas for our family and friends.
Read more...Oceans and Climatic Change: a destructive relationship
The ocean covers over 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.
Read more...Plastics, water pollution and how to reduce your impact
Since its invention in the fifties, plastic has become an intrinsic part of our society and economy.
Read more...Coral Reefs: The Silent Destruction of Essential Ecosystems
Amongst the many negative effects of human impact on our Planet, the destruction of coral reefs is one of the most critical
Read more...Plastic Free Oceans: An (almost) Attainable Goal
According to UNESCO, a bottle of plastic left at the beach or in the ocean takes between 400 and 450 years to break down.
The importance of paper recycling, in numbers
Although it’s more common to focus on the importance of recycling plastics, the truth is recycling paper is just as essential to the conservation of the planet.
Read more...The challenges of reforestation in a burning world
As summer arrives in Europe with record high temperatures, the number of wildfires has also dramatically increased.
Read more...Bolsas de la compra
Bolsas de supermercado: ¿cuál es la más sostenible? Reutilizar para minimizar el impacto ambiental
Read more...Estas nuevas Barbies están hechas de plástico con destino al océano
Estas nuevas Barbies que habría terminado en el océano
Read more...5 proyectos de reciclaje contra la pobreza
Reciclar no es de pobres, como aún puedan creer algunos. El reciclaje, actualmente, es una necesidad.
Read more...Ladrillos de plástico, ejemplo de sustentabilidad en la arquitectura
En Kenia, una empresa de mujeres ha creado un nuevo tipo de ladrillo, más resistente que el de hormigón.
Read more...ONU: el 17 por ciento de los alimentos termina en la basura
El desperdicio de alimentos vuelve a estar en primer plano tras la publicación del primer índice mundial de la ONU sobre el tema.
Read more...Recicladores en América Latina: clave para una economía circular
Aunque el reciclaje mueve millones de dólares, lo que perciben los recicladores apenas llega para su sustento. DW hace un repaso sobre su situación en la región.
Read more...Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental
El 26 de Enero se celebra el Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental, que tiene como principal objetivo identificar la problemática ambiental tanto a nivel global, como a nivel local
Read more...Un taburete de mascarillas
Un taburete de mascarillas: un proyecto de reciclaje en Corea del Sur para tiempos de COVID. Cuántas mascarillas desechables se necesitan para fabricar un buen taburete?
Read more...La Era del Plástico Así le llamarán a los tiempos que estamos viviendo
El trabajo, publicado recientemente en la revista Science, desprende sus resultados a partir del análisis de capas anuales en las costas californianas desde 1834.
Read more...El diseño del producto podría solucionar el problema del plástico en el océano
Para resolver el problema, necesitamos “considerar adecuadamente la vida del producto y el final de su vida desde el principio, desde la fase de diseño”
Read more...Starbucks desarrollará una taza reciclable y biodegradable
Este es un paso adelante, pero solo parte de la solución. Debemos mantener la presión para que la compañía se deshaga rápidamente de la contaminación que originan sus productos de plástico y deje de promover una cultura desechable
Read more...Basura reciclable: todo lo que debes saber para reciclar correctamente y ayudar al planeta
Preservar el medio ambiente debería ser motivo suficiente para preocuparse por reciclar los desechos sólidos, ya sea los generados en casa como aquellos resultantes de los procesos industrializados.
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