Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
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.
The Ministry of the Environment (MiAMBIENTE) officially confirmed the presence of microbiological contamination in the… The post Contamination in the Caldera River Basin in Boquete Chiriquí Province Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama (IMHPA) reported that, during the period between… The post Panama Will Face More Heat and Less Rainfall According to the IMHPA appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s mangroves are becoming a key pillar of blue carbon and a strategic asset in… The post In the Face of the Climate Crisis Panama’s Mangroves are Positioning Themselves as Pillars of Blue Carbon appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Specialized Multidisciplinary Environmental Team of the Ministry of Environment (Miambiente) conducted an operation in which they found six people illegally mining gold in the Río María Prieto stream. The post Illegal Gold Mining in the Río María Prieto Ravine in Panama: 6 People Arrested appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The field trial addressed quarantine controls on banana farms, the most widely cultivated crop in the province of Bocas del Toro. The post Fungus That Threatens Banana Plantations: Bocas del Toro is in Preparation appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
people watching leatherback sea turtle hatchlings being released. The post Learn How to Protect the Leatherback Turtle in Panama: Beaches Turned into Classrooms appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) officially reopened the access route to the summit of the… The post Via the Camiseta Route in Boquete, MiAmbiente Announces the Reopening of Access to the Barú Volcano in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Sinaproc warned of the possibility of flooding, river overflows and landslides due to the arrival of Tropical Wave No. 24. The post Rain and Storms Until July 15 in Panama: Sinaproc Extends Weather Warning appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) reported that a sport fishing vessel, operating without authorization within… The post A Yacht Operating Without a Fishing Permit in Coiba was Intercepted by MiAMBIENTE appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Verónica Quintero is a Panamanian communicator and urban planning advocate who promotes the development of… The post Panama’s Verónica Quintero: The Sidewalk is the First Form of Public Transport’ appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Inca tern pictured below has been sighted in recent weeks. In recent weeks, species such as the Peruvian booby, and the coconut booby have been reported on the Amador Causeway and other parts of the country. The post Due to Changes in the El Niño Phenomenon, Unusual Birds Appear in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) reported that a prevention notice for waves and adverse periods… The post High Waves and Rough Seas in the Panamanian Caribbean Until July 14: Warning Issued by Sinaproc appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Surviving the Coming Coral Reef Apocalypse By Dr. Bill McGraw Introduction Coral reefs provide an… The post Panama: Increasing Intensity and Duration of Coral Bleaching Events in the Eastern Pacific Ocean appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
SINAPROC and IMHPA predict the most intense conditions between July 10 and 11 due to the passage of tropical waves and low pressure systems. The post Sinaproc Warns of More Intense Conditions Between July 10 and 11 with Rain and Storms in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A leatherback turtle, considered a critically endangered species, was spotted in Panama Bay; MiAmbiente asks that its space be respected. The post The Ministry of Environment is Urging Protection of the Leatherback Turtle Species Spotted in the Panama Bay appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
This is an illegal practice that directly impacts protection and conservation programs for this endangered species. The Isla Cañas Wildlife Refuge is a key area for the nesting of sea turtles, so this type of crime represents a significant threat to the biodiversity of the area. The post 650 Turtle Eggs Seized on Isla Cañas: 60-Year-Old Man Arrested appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
More than 1430 people have died and 3,200+ have been injured as a result of… The post 1430 Dead and More than 3200 Injured: Tragedy in Venezuela appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
A member of the Chacao Health Department observes debris removal efforts using heavy machinery this Thursday in the Chacao municipality of Caracas, Venezuela. The post Death Toll from the Venezuelan Earthquakes Rises to 235 and Injured to 4300 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.