Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
The warning covers the provinces and both regions of Panama, as well as the maritime sectors corresponding to the Caribbean and Pacific slopes. The post Weather Warning for Rain with Winds and Storms in Panama Until Monday August 24. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
More than 20 communities in Panama City and San Miguelito face low pressure and intermittent water supply; their residents receive between four and six hours of water per day. The post Several Sectors of Panama City Live with Less than Four Hours of Water per Day. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The office of Juan Carlos Navarro reported that more than a dozen specialists are at the Donoso mining project this week evaluating water, soil, air, and ecosystems. Among the pending issues are reforestation obligations, ecological restoration, acid mine drainage, erosion, and water management. The post Correction of Non-Compliance Demanded by MiAmbiente During the Inspection of Cobre Panamá. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Minister Juan Carlos Navarro described the situation as a ‘true national crisis’ and warned that many of these facilities are upstream of water treatment plants. The post Panama has Severe Drinkable Water Issues with 1200 Wastewater Treatment Plants Overwhelmed. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A tanker truck caught fire this Wednesday near Santa Rita de Antón, Coclé province, causing… The post Tanker Truck Fire in Santa Rita de Antón Panama Where Firefighters Responded. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal Authority is reviewing its transit capacity in anticipation of an El Niño event that could last longer than usual. Ricaurte Vásquez, administrator of the ACP, indicated that new measures will be announced in the coming hours. The post Due to the El Niño Phenomenon the Panama Canal Evaluates Adjustments to Ship Transit. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) reported widespread damage in the province of Chiriquí following… The post In Chiriquí Province Panama, Rain and Thunderstorms Cause Damage and Fatalities. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
During the early hours of this Sunday, the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) reported that… The post Authorities on Alert in Bocas del Toro Panama as Heavy Rains Cause Damage to Homes. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A container with 109 sacks of shark fins, en route from Panama to Malaysia, was… The post Panama Authorities Seize a Container with 109 Sacks of Shark Fins. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Contadora Island registered the highest levels of noise generated by vessels, present during 42.6% of… The post Marine Areas of Panama are Affected by Noise from Ships. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama is currently experiencing its rainy season, which generally begins between mid-April and early May and extends until December. The post Extreme Heat and Torrential Rains this Weekend in Panama. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Following the strong earthquake, people evacuated buildings in several areas of Panama City. The Institute of Geosciences at the University of Panama preliminarily located the event 350 kilometers southeast of Jaqué, at a depth of 76 kilometers. Colombia updated the magnitude to 7.4. The post Strong Earthquake at 7.4 Shakes Colombia and is Felt in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
People are evacuated from a collapsed building this Monday in Cali, Colombia. The post Due to an Earthquake, Twenty People are Reported Dead in Two Cities in Central Colombia. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Miambiente ordered the suspension of a hotel project in Playa Bijao, after detecting unauthorized interventions and possible impacts on the riverbed, water quality and the marine-coastal ecosystem. The post Due to Potential Damage to Bijao Beach in Panama the Ministry of the Environment Halts Construction of a Hotel Project appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Park rangers protected 882 olive ridley turtle eggs on Isla Cañas, Los Santos, after recording the nesting of eight specimens. The post On Isla Cañas in Panama Park, Rangers Protect 882 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Eggs appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) officially established the National Committee for the Protection, Conservation and… The post We Love Our Sea Turtles in Panama: MiAMBIENTE Establishes the National Committee for their Protection and Conservation appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), through the Emergency Operations Center (COE), reported that as… The post In the Last 24 Hours, Sinaproc Responded to 20 Panama Emergencies Due to Rain and Wind appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The fine imposed is one of the highest ever recorded. The sanction also requires the company to implement a plan for cleaning, monitoring, and environmental remediation. The post For Polluting Panama Bay, Panama Boston Industries Fined Over $1.1 Million appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Omar Recreational Park, in partnership with the Israeli company Alternative Water, Corp., inaugurated the first drinking water fountain in Panama capable of generating the resource from ambient humidity. The post The First Water Fountain Generated by Atmospheric Humidity was Unveiled at Omar Park in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) reported that the institution’s machinery is being moved to the Chiriquí Grande-Gualaca road for repairs. The post The Chiriquí Grande-Gualaca Road is Closed Due to a Landslide appeared first on Newsroom Panama.