Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Naturgy has added mechanized pruning equipment to improve preventive maintenance around Panama’s electricity distribution network. The company says the technology will expand coverage and push annual pruning work beyond 50,000 labor hours.
Copernicus reported sargassum along Panama’s coasts, underscoring a marine condition that can affect beaches, ecosystems, and coastal activity. The report does not specify the extent of the buildup.
A Panamanian UTP student won Esri Panamá’s Young Scholars Award with PatacónGIS, a mapping tool designed to help San Miguelito target illegal trash dumps. The project could be expanded and adapted to other areas facing similar waste problems.
Río Abajo is grappling with trash buildup along its river, along with accessibility and safety problems. The article calls for environmental education and community action to restore the area.
Japan’s reported consideration of Minamitorishima for nuclear waste disposal has sparked concern over environmental risks and local consent. The move highlights the global challenge of finding permanent storage for radioactive material.
A La Prensa commentary says Panama City’s shortage of quality public space is pushing urban life into private, controlled developments. It calls for open spaces to be treated as a collective right, not a privilege.
A La Prensa opinion piece argues that Panama’s water crisis is driven not just by scarcity, but by inequality, weak management and uneven access. It calls for fairer governance and recognition of water as a human right.
A La Prensa opinion piece argues that water in public space can strengthen community identity and belonging, while warning that Panama still faces serious water-quality and management challenges. It cites the La Villa River basin as a key example of local environmental pressure.
A planned supercomputing hub in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis could become the city’s biggest electricity consumer, prompting calls for energy efficiency rules. Environmental groups warn the project could sharply increase emissions if it goes ahead without stricter standards.
An attack on a Kuwait power and desalination plant killed an Indian worker and caused significant damage, highlighting risks to critical infrastructure in the Gulf. The incident may also add to broader regional tensions.
Sinaproc has issued an advisory for Panama’s Pacific coast through March 31 due to strong swells and rip currents. The warning is especially important for beachgoers, artisanal fishers and small boats.
Sinaproc has warned of strong swells and rip currents along Panama’s Pacific coast through March 31, urging beachgoers and fishermen to exercise caution. The alert highlights hazardous sea conditions that could affect recreation and coastal work.
The Green Climate Fund has chosen Panama to host its regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean, strengthening the country’s climate diplomacy profile. The move could help coordinate regional responses to climate challenges.
A La Prensa opinion piece warns that Panama’s electric vehicle boom is being undermined by high public charging prices and limited access for apartment and rental residents. It calls for stronger regulatory oversight and more transparent marketing.
Forty migratory species will receive new international protections as a pre-COP15 report warns that nearly half of CMS-listed species are declining. The findings highlight mounting pressure on wildlife that depends on cross-border habitats.
A La Prensa commentary says Panama’s electric car push under Law 295 may not be as green as advertised, citing battery emissions, tire wear and weak oversight. It calls for local data and stricter regulation before treating EVs as a zero-emissions solution.
Panamá amanecerá con nublados en el Caribe y calor intenso. El informe advierte niveles elevados de radiación UV, entre muy alta y extrema, con un índice estimado de 10 a 1.
War has devastated Gaza’s electricity grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points as power becomes scarce. The shift highlights how infrastructure damage is worsening daily life for civilians.
El proyecto del colector del río Matasnillo, dentro del Saneamiento de la Bahía de Panamá, avanza con cierres parciales en varios puntos de la ciudad de Panamá. Autoridades prevén reaperturas progresivas, especialmente en Miraflores, mientras continúan los trabajos y se coordinan desvíos con ATTT y Policía de Tránsito.
Una opinión publicada por La Prensa sostiene que en Panamá el problema del agua no se resuelve solo con nuevas leyes, ya que el marco legal existe, pero falla la ejecución. Propone reformar la gobernanza, invertir en infraestructura y mejorar conservación y distribución según la realidad de cada región.