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Tuesday, 14 April, 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...

Paraguay

Is the Definitive Recovery of Lake Ypacaraí a Realistic Goal or Empty Promise?

Introduction Lake Ypacaraí, Paraguay's most iconic inland water body, has long been a source of drinking water, irrigation, and recreation, supporting up to 79 species of fish and various mammals . However, rapid urbanization and pollution have led to severe eutrophication, with studies showing rising phosphorus levels and declining water transparency . The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $154...

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 Access to improved water sources rose to 97.3% by 2016, but losses from outdated infrastructure reach 47% .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...

Unveiling the Plan de Restauración Funcional de la Selva Paranaense: Progress, Critiques, and Paths Forward

Introduction The Selva Paranaense, spanning Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, has lost vast swathes to agriculture and logging, with Paraguay alone seeing over 80% deforestation in the past half-century . Enter...