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Thursday, 29 January, 2026

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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Freshwater & Groundwater Pollution

Uruguay’s Water and Circular Economy Program: Delivering Real Sustainability or Masking Corporate Interests?

Uruguay, long hailed as a sustainability leader in Latin America, has ramped up its efforts to integrate circular economy principles into water and waste management. The program, evolving since the severe 2023 drought, aligns with global agendas like the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation . Recent milestones include the October 2025 approval...

Is the Arroyo Caañabé Wastewater Treatment Project a Genuine Environmental Savior or Costly Green Facade?

Introduction Paraguay's water management challenges are well-documented, with rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion straining resources. Access to improved water sources rose to 97.3% by 2016, but losses from outdated infrastructure reach 47% . While no specific data exists for the Arroyo Caañabé project, analogous efforts like the Bella Vista Wastewater Treatment Plant aim to process urban sewage and improve bay...

Are the EPA’s New PFAS Regulations Truly Safeguarding U.S. Drinking Water, or Just Corporate Greenwashing?

The EPA's PFAS regulations, initially finalized in April 2024 under the Biden administration, marked a historic effort to curb contamination from these persistent chemicals in drinking water. PFAS, used...