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Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos de consumo como ropa, cosméticos, utensilios de cocina, impermeabilizantes y ceras de esquí desde el 1 de enero de 2028. La medida nacional avanzaría antes que las normas más amplias de la UE sobre químicos vinculados a cánceres, fertilidad y sistema inmune.

Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

29 de julio de 2026

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Suecia planea prohibir los PFAS en productos cotidianos

8 de enero de 2026

El Reino Unido limita la publicidad de comida poco saludable

The UK’s long-planned ban on junk food advertising has now come into force, ending promotions for foods high in fat, sugar and salt on TV before 9pm and online at all times. The rules aim to cut children’s exposure, encourage healthier choices, and push the food industry toward reformulation.

8 de enero de 2026

Las legumbres unen las vidas más largas del planeta

Across the world’s Blue Zones, from Okinawa to Sardinia, one food appears daily: beans. Research on centenarian communities shows regular bean consumption is linked to lower disease risk, steadier blood sugar, and longer life. Simple, affordable, and plant-based, beans quietly anchor diets built for longevity.

8 de enero de 2026

Raros gemelos de gorila de montaña nacen en Virunga

In Virunga National Park, one of the world’s last strongholds for mountain gorillas, rangers have confirmed the rare birth of healthy twins. Twin births are uncommon for the species and reflect years of careful protection, veterinary care, and community-led conservation in a region once defined by conflict and loss.

3 de enero de 2026

Zanzíbar capacita a mujeres como técnicas solares en comunidades

In Zanzibar, women are being trained as solar technicians to install panels and maintain energy systems in villages without electricity. This initiative empowers women, creates local jobs and spreads clean, reliable energy, transforming daily life and supporting sustainable development across the islands.

3 de enero de 2026

Un polvo en spray crea un gel protector inmediato para heridas

Researchers have developed a sprayable powder that turns into a gel on contact with skin, creating an immediate protective barrier for wounds and burns. The material seals injuries, limits infection and adapts to movement, offering fast, simple care that could improve emergency and everyday treatment.

3 de enero de 2026

Corea del Sur pone fin a las granjas de bilis de oso

South Korea is ending bear bile farming through government buyouts that allow farmers to exit the trade while bears are rescued and relocated to sanctuaries. The transition reduces animal suffering, supports rural livelihoods and marks a significant shift toward stronger wildlife protection nationwide.

3 de enero de 2026

Hermosas aves de Galápagos regresan a sus islas nativas

Conservation efforts are restoring Galapagos birds once thought lost. Brightly colored finches, elegant boobies and rare lava herons are returning to their native islands. Breeding programs, habitat restoration, and predator control are helping these iconic, beautiful species thrive once again.

3 de enero de 2026

Noruega alcanza un 97% de ventas de coches eléctricos

Norway has reached a milestone with electric vehicles making up 97% of new car sales, while EVs now outnumber diesel cars on its roads. Long-term incentives, reliable charging and clear policy signals have reshaped everyday driving, showing how fast cleaner transport can scale nationwide.

16 de diciembre de 2025

El océano puede absorber hasta un 15 % más de dióxido de carbono de lo estimado

A new study reveals the ocean has taken in significantly more CO₂ than previous estimates, possibly absorbing up to 0.3–0.4 Pg of carbon per year — about 15 % more — thanks to processes including bubble-mediated gas exchange at the surface. These findings will refine climate models and deepen understanding of the ocean’s role in regulating Earth’s carbon cycle.

16 de diciembre de 2025

En Italia, osos cerca de pueblos evolucionan siendo más pequeños y menos agresivos

New research shows that brown bears living close to Italian villages have changed over generations, developing smaller bodies and lower aggression than bears living farther from people. Scientists say this reflects adaptation to long-term human presence and landscapes shaped by centuries of settlement and coexistence.

16 de diciembre de 2025

El crecimiento económico avanza mientras las emisiones bajan en más países

For decades, rising prosperity meant higher emissions. New data now shows a clear shift: dozens of economies are growing while cutting greenhouse gases, driven by clean energy, efficiency and smarter policy. The EU leads the trend, proving growth and climate progress can advance together at scale.

16 de diciembre de 2025

Catherine Drysdale es la primera mujer en ganar el maratón antártico

British runner Catherine Drysdale has made history by becoming the first woman to win the Antarctic Ice Marathon outright, finishing ahead of all competitors in extreme subzero conditions. Her victory highlights elite endurance, careful preparation and the expanding presence of women at the highest level of ultra-distance sport.

16 de diciembre de 2025

La amabilidad y la compasión se asocian a mayor satisfacción vital

New research shows that people who act with kindness and compassion report greater life satisfaction and emotional wellbeing. The findings suggest everyday prosocial actions, from helping others to showing empathy, are closely tied to feeling happier and more fulfilled, highlighting compassion as a practical, accessible driver of wellbeing.

12 de diciembre de 2025

Vacuna contra fentanilo inicia su primer ensayo humano para frenar sobredosis

In recent years, the amount of drug deaths among people in their 20s has begun to decrease, based on data collected by the CDC. While the exact reason for the drop is unclear, theories include access to resources, less deadly drugs and loss of other young people.

12 de diciembre de 2025

Ajustes en el tiempo de semáforos mejoran la seguridad vial y frenan conductas de riesgo

Cities that fine-tune the timing of stoplights to prioritise safety — extending yellow phases or adjusting sequences to discourage speeding and red-light running — are seeing safer intersections with minimal cost or backlash. By shaping driver behaviour through well-timed signals, communities can reduce dangerous manoeuvres and make streets calmer and more predictable.