Reporting on climate, conservation, and ecological issues in Panama. We highlight scientific findings, policy responses, and community sustainability efforts.
Hong Kong euthanised wild boars after they entered a residential area in Wong Tai Sin, and later euthanised a buffalo after it was struck by a car on a Yuen Long highway. The incidents highlight the challenge of managing human-wildlife contact in a dense city.
El Gobierno de Panamá reforzó una estrategia para optimizar la red de agua potable en Veraguas. Como parte de las acciones inmediatas, se anunció la rehabilitación de pozos y la instalación de tanques de reserva en centros educativos.
El ministro Juan Carlos Orillac pidió a la Junta Técnica de Veraguas apoyo para optimizar la red de agua potable, en seguimiento a la orden del presidente José Raúl Mulino. La coordinación busca acelerar medidas como rehabilitación de pozos e instalación de tanques de reserva.
Arctic sea ice has tied its lowest measured winter level as the planet experiences unprecedented heat. The report highlights record-breaking temperatures across continents alongside the Arctic’s continued decline.
SINAPROC says Panama will see a major rise in UV radiation as skies stay clear to partially cloudy. The agency warns that solar exposure could become extreme, increasing health risk during the daytime.
El pronóstico para Panamá indica nublados y aguaceros aislados en la vertiente del Caribe, mientras que en el Pacífico se esperan condiciones secas y calurosas. Se prevén lluvias puntuales durante la mañana en provincias y comarcas del Caribe.
Severe floods have hit Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan region, submerging vehicles and overwhelming homes, according to footage shared from the city.
Singapore seized more than 830 kg of Asian pangolin scales hidden in a shipment misdeclared as “dried fish skin” bound for Cambodia. Authorities estimate the scales came from over 2,200 pangolins.
Residents in Loma de Guadalupe, La Chorrera blocked the Interamericana highway after reporting more than a month without water. The protest is meant to force authorities to provide a timely response.
TVN 2’s “Mundo Verde” asks whether Panama City is losing its “green lung” without noticing. The segment highlights growing stress on urban forests and the need for greater awareness to protect green spaces.
Incendios forestales reimpactaron el cerro Los Picachos en Olá y generaron preocupación entre los residentes. El Cuerpo de Bomberos advirtió que las emergencias por este tipo de incendios van en aumento, agravando el daño ambiental y elevando el riesgo para la población.
A jaguarundi rescued from a road in Herrera is recovering well a month after complex orthopedic surgery. MiAmbiente says the latest assessment is “very positive,” with healing underway without complications.
La Alcaldía de Panamá participó en Euroclima 2026 con la Fuerza Afro, un grupo de danza de la Policía Municipal, presentado en Panamá Viejo con el baile Congo. El acto conectó la agenda climática con la riqueza cultural del país.
A firefighting helicopter in South Africa crashed after losing control while carrying out water drops, but both pilots survived, footage shows. The incident highlights the risks involved in aerial wildfire response.
Authorities say an active Gulf of Mexico oil spill is seeping from three sources, including an unidentified vessel, and has already killed wildlife and damaged reefs.
Climate activists meeting in Kuala Lumpur urged Cop31 to address how military activities and war-driven fossil fuel dependence undermine the energy transition. They cite the Iran conflict as an example of how defense-related decisions can worsen climate gaps.
Near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are increasingly showing up in Nigeria’s local markets, deepening the nation’s e-waste burden. Activists warn the inflow turns “junk” into a pollution and health risk when handled without safeguards.
Panama’s Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology held its first Climate Forum to review upcoming climate projections and the possible entry of El Niño, focusing on implications for the productive sector.
Rapid development in Amador—highlighted by a 15‑storey tower and cleared hectares—reveals enforcement gaps in Law 21-1997 and local zoning, sparking concerns over heritage, sovereignty and public oversight.
Residents of Altos del Romeral oppose a project to connect their street to Avenida José Agustín Arango, a linkage intended to improve access to the Corredor Sur via Chanis. The dispute highlights tensions between mobility improvements and neighborhood concerns.