Las mesas redondas, jornadas y charlas recurren siempre a las mismas personas. No es que nos hayamos quedado sin ideas, es que solo oímos lo mismo todo el tiempo

Una exposición recupera la figura del zoólogo Ángel Cabrera e indaga en su viaje sin retorno a Argentina

El verano se alarga en España debido al cambio climático. Te lo contamos en #AEMETBlog

El presidente del Gobierno valenciano afirma en una entrevista que no le vale "que Aemet diga 180 y a partir de ahí ya es tu problema" –cuando el organismo se basa en los protocolos de Meteoalarm que ...

El profesor Mazin Qumsiyeh, fundador y director voluntario del Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (Universidad de Belén,...

El mundo de los millonarios está plagado de historias de traición, deslealtad y cazafortunas que buscan sacar provecho de la tranquilidad económica del 1% de...

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are pervasive contaminants in agricultural soils, raising concerns over their environmental fate, food chain infiltration, and potential human health impacts. This review critically examines their primary sources—plastic mulching, biosolids, organic fertilisers, and atmospheric deposition—while distinguishing findings from laboratory, semi-field, and field studies. We assess their effects on soil health, microbial diversity, and crop productivity, emphasising methodological challenges in detecting and quantifying MPs. Plant and soil toxicity studies often use exaggerated MP concentrations (up to 50% by volume), whereas field data indicate much lower yet cumulatively significant levels (typically below 0.1% w/w). This discrepancy reveals the potential for long-term accumulative ecological risks and misrepresentations in many toxicity studies. Accurate toxicity assessments and analytical methodologies are crucial, as exaggerated MP concentrations in studies may misrepresent real-world risks. The review also evaluates plant uptake pathways, exploring bioaccumulation evidence and research discrepancies. In addition, we highlight the role of MPs as carriers of hazardous additives and pollutants, distinguishing their intrinsic effects from those of associated chemicals. A significant gap remains in standardised risk assessments and regulatory frameworks, limiting effective governance despite increasing environmental exposure. We propose future research priorities, including improved detection methods, long-term field studies, environmentally relevant toxicity studies and policy interventions, to mitigate the risks MPs and NPs pose in soil-based food systems. This review highlights the urgent need for coordinated scientific and regulatory efforts to address the growing challenges of agricultural plastic contamination. Graphical Abstract

Un estudio revela que solo el 0,13% de la energía primaria que extraen las empresas fósiles es renovable. Repsol está entre ellas.

RTVE desvela el sonido de unas imágenes del 29 de octubre en las que se escucha al presidente valenciano hablando a las 13.45 sobre las inundaciones

La banda alzireña vende las 18.000 entradas para su concierto de despedida

Un nuevo estudio, con participación ciudadana, documenta por primera vez con detalle el sorprendente comportamiento de los pájaros antes, durante y después de un eclipse total