Panama Strengthens International Efforts to Combat Plastic Pollution
In order to address Panama's participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC),...
ENVIRONMENT
Hurricane Debby in Florida Has Become a Category 1 Storm – Heavy Rains
Heavy rains are also occurring in Panama these days but is most welcome in the Panama Canal area. Hurricane Debby, the...
First Quantum Moves Forward With Two Arbitrations Against Panama
Unlike its partners, who have already begun the arbitration process against Panama for the closure of the copper mine located...
200 Earthquakes Have Been Recorded in Chiriquí Province Recently
Due to constant earthquakes, the Institute of Geosciences is studying the soils and structures in and around the Chiriquí Province...
Panama Earthquakes in Chiriqui are not Volcanic – They are Tectonic
Earthquakes in Chiriquí are the product of a tectonic process, not volcanic. Earthquakes are normal because Chiriqui is in a highly...
The Panama Canal Prepares for La Niña and Massive Rainfall
Panama is preparing to deal with the possible flooding that will be generated by the arrival of the La Niña...
Panama’s Caribbean Corridor Highway Threatens Environentally Protected Areas
A lawsuit has temporarily stalled construction on a controversial highway project in north-central Panama, which allegedly bypassed environmental regulations and...
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Closes Schools in Chiriqui Province Tuesday
It is a priority for school authorities to ensure the safety of all students, teachers and administrative staff at educational...
Best CO2 Removers in Panama: Cocobolo, Guayacán and Almendro
Panama is one of three countries in the world classified as carbon negative, meaning that greenhouse gas emissions released into...
Panama Creates Wildlife Refuge to Protect Sea Turtles and More
Panama issued Ministerial Resolution No. 0123 of June 28, 2024, which declares the creation of the new Saboga Wildlife Refuge,...
Migration Crisis Devastates Panama’s Most Important Natural Reserve
Saving and protecting the most important natural reserve in Panama and the region is the great challenge that the new...
Ban Agrochemical Pesticides Considered Hazardous in Panama and Costa Rica
Panama uses many chemicals in fields as it is much easier than clearing with manual labor. Instead of paying workers...
