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La deforestación en la Amazonía brasileña cayó un 23,5% en 2025 frente a 2024, con una reducción nacional del 21% en todos los biomas, según MapBiomas. Mayor fiscalización y monitoreo satelital explican el descenso. En territorios indígenas, la tala alcanzó su nivel más bajo desde 2016, aunque aumentos

Brasil reduce la deforestación en la Amazonía un 23% en un año

Brasil reduce la deforestación en la Amazonía un 23% en un año

12 de junio de 2026

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Brasil reduce la deforestación en la Amazonía un 23% en un año

14 de enero de 2025

El pintor ruandés que no deja que la ceguera afecte su creatividad

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, creates stunning paintings that inspire resilience. His journey highlights the power of creativity and calls for better opportunities and resources to empower disabled individuals.

13 de enero de 2025

Científicos Suizos fabrican baterías alimentadas por hongos

In a recent breakthrough, Swiss researchers discovered a way to use yeast and white rot fungus to power batteries. The sustainable microbial fuel cell is 3D-printed with fungal cells mixed into the printing ink and is completely biodegradable, or rather self-digesting, once used up.

13 de enero de 2025

Tailandia pone fin a la importación de plásticos del extranjero

After years of campaigning, environmental activists celebrate Thailand's decision to ban all foreign imports of plastic waste, a move expected to stimulate plastic recycling in the country, ensuring more efficient resource usage and reducing the amount of unused plastic waste.

13 de enero de 2025

Australia del Sur prohíbe la pesca de tiburones en peligro de extinción

The state of South Australia has banned both recreational and commercial fishing of various endangered or critically endangered sharks and rays, five of which are only found in Australian waters. Fishing of specific stingarees and skates is also banned.

13 de enero de 2025

Nuevo método extrae el 99,99 % del oro de residuos electrónicos

Scientists have developed a new, clean approach to extracting almost all gold from electronic waste without using toxic chemicals and then using the recovered precious metal to convert carbon dioxide into valuable organic materials.

13 de enero de 2025

Los edificios públicos de la ciudad de Chicago son verdes

All of Chicago’s 411 municipal buildings, including its international airports, fire stations, libraries, and City Hall, are powered by renewable energy, 70% coming from a solar farm, and the remaining 30% from renewable energy credits.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Tribunal peruano devuelve una parte de selva tropical a un grupo indígena

The Kichwa tribe of Puerto Franco celebrates a pivotal court victory in reclaiming ancestral rainforests from the Cordillera Azul National Park, alandmark case that challenges carbon credit profits and reinforces Indigenous land rights.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Toyota obtiene millones para revolucionar las baterías de vehículos eléctricos

Toyota secures a $4.5 million DOE grant to revolutionize EV battery sustainability by creating a circular EV battery recycling system through innovative technologies for disassembly, material reuse, and waste reduction.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Sensores avanzados con IA ayudan a detectar incendios forestales a tiempo

Hi-tech sensors and AI-powered cameras are transforming early forest fire detection as they can identify smoldering fires at a stage where they are still easy to put out, long before they escalate and destroy thousands or even hundreds of thousands of acres.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Expedición al Alto Mayo descubre nuevas especies en la selva amazónica

Researchers have identified dozens of new species in Peru's Alto Mayo with vital contributions from local Indigenous communities. The new species include an amphibious mouse with webbed feet and colorful butterflies, with dozens more left to be studied.

31 de diciembre de 2024

EEUU alinea la energía solar con necesidades de vida silvestre y agricultura

The US Department of Energy has announced a USD 11 million investment in an initiative that aims to ensure all new large-scale solar projects will successfully balance environmental protection, agriculture and community needs.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Escuelas de EEUU aprenden a salvar vidas con planes de emergencia

Schools across the US are being equipped to deal with heart emergencies through new legislation. The HEARTS Act provides funding for CPR training, AEDs, and emergency response plans, empowering students and staff to save lives.

31 de diciembre de 2024

China abre primera carretera libre de carbono con sistemas de energía renovable

China’s first zero-carbon highway, the Jinan-Hefei, is now open, featuring solar panels, wind turbines, and green energy storage. This innovative infrastructure aims to reduce emissions by 9,000 tons annually and to set a paradigm for sustainable transport and green energy advancements.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Las nanopartículas mejoran la curación del tendón y reducen la formación de tejido cicatricial

Researchers at the University of Rochester have pioneered a nanoparticle-based solution that delivers drugs directly to injured tendons and has shown promising results in reducing scar tissue and speeding up recovery.

31 de diciembre de 2024

Los esfuerzos de conservación protegen el «Jardín del Edén» del Congo de la explotación

Congo’s Lac Télé Reserve, known as the "Garden of Eden," faces increasing pressure from urban demand, yet a collaborative approach between local communities and conservationists provides hope for the protection of its unique biodiversity.