Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Survivors of Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire are returning to their destroyed apartments to recover belongings and say goodbye. The visits are part of a painful process of closure after one of the city’s most traumatic residential disasters.
NASA is launching Artemis II to send four astronauts around the Moon, where scientists and planners see water, minerals and a crucial testbed for Mars missions. The mission also reflects a new space race with China and a push to inspire future scientists and engineers.
Juan Hombrón residents are pressing Panama’s environment and civil protection authorities to channel the Río Chico after recent drownings exposed serious safety risks at Playa Juan Hombrón. Community leaders say the river mouth is worsening erosion, flooding and dangerous currents.
Panama is being recognized among the countries with the best air quality in the world, surpassing Costa Rica in the ranking. The result highlights the country’s environmental strengths even as temperatures continue to rise.
Trump’s Endangered Species Committee has exempted Gulf oil and gas drilling from certain wildlife protection rules, prompting warnings that rare marine species could be harmed. The decision underscores the clash between energy development and conservation in a key offshore region.
Panama ranks among the countries with the cleanest air in the world in IQAir’s annual assessment, standing out even as pollution worsens in many regions. The finding highlights the country’s environmental advantages and public-health benefits.
Panama ranked among the 13 countries with the cleanest air in the world in IQAir’s latest annual study, becoming the only Central American nation on the list. The ranking highlights a positive environmental result even as global air quality worsened in many regions.
Panama is forecast to face intense heat and a high heat index this Tuesday, with isolated showers and more cloud cover in Caribbean mountain areas. Conditions may change quickly in some parts of the country.
Dow is testing a traceability platform in China aimed at verifying the recycling of plastic packaging waste. The move comes as global recycling rates remain stubbornly low and pressure grows for more credible circular-economy systems.
A commentary from Chiriquí argues that rural Panama depends on a fragile balance between water, land and community. It calls for more participatory management to protect agriculture and local life.
A La Prensa commentary says water scarcity and the shortage of recreational spaces are linked challenges that must be addressed through planning, education and sustainable projects. It argues that both are essential to healthier, more livable communities.
La Prensa publishes an opinion piece warning that Panama’s water crisis is rooted in poor governance and outdated thinking, not just supply shortages. The author calls for new, more sustainable approaches before shortages deepen.
Iran and Israel’s war has escalated further after an Iranian strike hit an Israeli oil refinery, while President Trump warned Tehran of broader destruction unless it agrees to end the conflict. Iran has rejected U.S. demands as unrealistic and kept up attacks across the region.
A water-harvesting system on Pedro González Island is now producing about 1,200 glasses of water a day using just 2.5 kW of power. The project could improve local access to a vital resource in a remote Panamanian community.
The Trump administration is backing a major nuclear power expansion while cutting support for other clean energy sources. The move could reshape U.S. energy policy and influence global debates over power and climate.
Panama City’s municipality has installed a machine on Pedro González Island that produces potable water from the air. A second unit is planned soon for a municipal center in Panama East.
Residents of Unión de Azuero protested Monday over the lack of potable water in their community. The demonstration highlights growing frustration over an essential public service shortage.
MiAmbiente detected the illegal sale of marine species inside Portobelo National Park and rescued lobsters and spider crabs carrying eggs. The case raises fresh concerns about pressure on Panama’s coastal wildlife.
Panama City and Israel have brought drinking water to more than 1,000 residents of Pedro González Island using a machine that turns air into water. Officials say the project could expand to other underserved communities.
Shipping companies are facing billions in extra fuel costs as oil prices rise after the Middle East war, according to Transport & Environment. The group says the shock is also improving the case for cleaner marine fuels and efficiency measures.