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Trash problem in El Salvador

Trash Problem in El Salvador: Causes, Environmental Impact, and Solutions
 

The trash problem in El Salvador is an issue that has been around for years and continues to grow. In many urban areas, garbage accumulates on sidewalks, vacant lots, parks, and empty fields. For many Salvadorans, seeing garbage on the … Read more

lempa River in El Salvador

El Salvador Seeks $24 Million for Lempa River Restoration Under Landmark Debt Conversion Deal
 

SAN SALVADOR — The Salvadoran government has requested that the Legislative Assembly incorporate $24 million into the Ministry of Finance’s budget to support a far-reaching initiative to restore the Lempa River and enhance water security across the country. The funding … Read more

Water Pollution in El Salvador

Water Pollution in El Salvador. Getting Worse Every Year
 

The water pollution in El Salvador is getting worse every year. A 2020 report by the Salvadoran Ministry of the Environment revealed that 71% of Salvadoran river waters are qualified as bad, and 7.4% as poor. The country has less … Read more