Opinion Sur Joven

Artificial Rain

A solution to drought?

January 2010

The scourge of drought affects many countries, and has major economic and social implications. What are some possible solutions? The Chinese have attempted one possible solution: They have made snow and artificial rain. This matter, however, has already generated controversy, and its veracity has been questioned.

Damn glyphosate (Part II)

Its impact beyond the environment

October 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

In the last Opinión Sur Joven issue, we talked about the damages soybean herbicide causes to the environment. This second part describes other consequences of the use of this substance. Why has it become so widely used? What interests are trying to hide criticism against this pesticide?

Damn glyphosate (Part 1)

The harmful effects of soybean herbicide

September 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

It is used to eliminate the plagues threatening transgenic soybean, and it’s essential for the development of this crop. However, scientists warn that it could generate malformations in fetuses and increase the risk of developing cancer. In Argentina, 220 million liters of this herbicide are used on crops.

A new Kyoto Protocol?

Heading to the Copenhagen Conference

August 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

Almost twenty years after the signature of the Kyoto Protocol, which changed the history of environmental agreements between countries, a new summit is coming and it’s expected to become another turning point. It’s the UN Climate Change Conference, to be held from December 7 to December 18 of this year. What’s new? This time, US will attend and hopefully sign. Or will it?

Everyday actions to take care of the Earth

It’s the small things that count

July 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

Far from participating in large environmentalist organizations, many people decide to make their humble contribution with small actions in everyday life: they don’t leave the water running while brushing their teeth, they print using as little paper as possible, they try not to make excessive use of gas… Vegetarians, recyclers and people who bring awareness among their friends and families are some of the main characters of this article.

The fight against mining, from south to north

June 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

A group of South American environmentalists traveled to Canada to confront Barrick Gold, one of the region’s largest mining companies. They went to the Canadian Parliament and obtained some of that country’s legislators’ support to submit a bill to control the Canadian mining companies operating abroad.

Warning: Dengue

May 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

Dengue is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes. More than 120,000 cases were detected in Brazil, and 15,000 in Argentina. Does it qualify as an epidemic? What can we do to prevent it? Is political responsibility involved in this outbreak? The impact of climate change.

Does cooking oil contaminate water?

April 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

We all like French fries. But to make them, we need lots of vegetable oil. Did you know one liter of vegetable oil contaminates hundreds of liters of water when disposed from the kitchen sink? Did you know throwing it to the garbage can isn’t quite a solution either? An expert from Argentina’s Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Industrial (industrial technology institute) explains why and assures systems are being developed to turn cooking oil into biodiesel.

An eco-friendly cell phone

Technology & environment

March 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

A telecommunication company has recently released a fully eco-friendly cell phone: its housing is 100% made of recycled plastic, and they even accept your old mobile phone for recycling. This procedure will be available in Latin America in 2009.

The sea and the weather

How oceans are affected by climate change

February 2009, by Daniel Galvalizi

Seas and oceans account for 71% of the Earth’s surface, and 35 million people depend on fishing. The atmosphere isn’t the only one affected by the greenhouse effect. Seas absorb carbon dioxide too, which damages their flora and fauna. Furthermore, this phenomenon causes temperature to rise in some regions. Two experts analyze how man’s actions are destroying oceans as well.

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