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Tourism development in Chile and Patagonia
3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: Regional developments in tourism, health, and social welfare
Tourism in Chile and Argentina focuses on diverse natural landscapes and specialized regional experiences. In Chile, initiatives include the ‘Ruta de los Abastos’ gastronomic circuit in the O’Higgins Region, which connec
Textile waste accumulation in Atacama Desert
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Atacama Desert faces massive textile waste crisis
The Atacama Desert in Chile is experiencing a massive accumulation of textile waste, with piles of discarded clothing reaching approximately 39,000 to 60,000 tons. This waste, which is visible from space, is largely comp
Argentina-Chile plastic pollution and enzyme research
2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: University of Chile identifies Atacama enzyme capable of degrading plastic
Researchers in Argentina and Chile are engaged in environmental studies and biotechnological research regarding plastic pollution. An international study, “Plastic Waste in Remote and Mountainous Areas,” is assessing mac
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Atacama Desert bacteria drive mineral and metal concentration
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