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Category: Environmental

Dovetailing from yesterday: PANAMA badly addressing bay and plastic cleanup

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https://newsroompanama.com/2025/03/11/panama-implementing-a-city-wide-approach-to-plastic-pollution-prevention/ The Ocean Cleanup has taken another important step in its mission to rid the world’s oceans of plastic with the announcement of a partnership project in Central America to stop the flow of waste into the Bay of Panama. Under a strategic alliance with local partner and non-profit Marea Verde, The Ocean Cleanup founder and…

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Allocation of potable H20 remains an issue, for mainland and the outer islands

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The market study published by the National Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (IDAAN) on the PanamaCompra portal did not receive any proposals from the suppliers surveyed. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/idaan-sin-ofertas-para-distribuir-agua-en-cisternas-LB11100469 The IDAAN seeks to alleviate the lack of access to drinking water in communities in Bocas del Toro, Chiriquí, Colón, Herrera, Los Santos, East Panama, Darién, and metropolitan…

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Important project for ALL of Panama. Especially with TOURISM. BAY cleanup initiative

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Pollution from solid waste, especially plastics, represents a threat to biodiversity and environmental health. Marea Verde and The Ocean Cleanup have joined forces to launch the “Seven Basins” project, an initiative that seeks to significantly reduce the waste that reaches the Bay of Panama. https://panamanowonline.com/wp-admin/post-new.php https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/salvar-la-bahia-de-panama-la-mision-del-proyecto-siete-cuencas-MI11089849 The Bay of Panama , recognized as a Ramsar site and protected area,…

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What has always been the danger in PANAMA waters, being reminded of RIPCURRENTS and TIDE

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According to the entity, the tides will have a maximum height of 17.1 feet (5.18) meters Consider this an: EX-PAT ALERT    https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/sinaproc-mantiene-aviso-de-prevencion-por-mareas-en-el-pacifico-AP10972211 The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) maintains the prevention notice (surveillance and monitoring) for the maximum tides in the Panamanian Pacific, which began at 4:47 am on Saturday, March 1, and will continue…

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Some good news for the blighted over-developed look of PANAMA CITY. GREEN,GREEN,GREEN

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https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/vida-y-cultura/el-parque-summit-es-designado-como-vivero-y-banco-de-flora-de-panama-PM10859644?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The project represents an important piece within the Greening Plan of Panama City The Summit Municipal Park has been named the nursery and flora bank of Panama City. This was announced by the Mayor of Panama, through a statement issued by the Environmental Management Department. According to the organization, the project marks the beginning…

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Breaking free from “Canal” talk. Panama POSITIVES at risk with new De-Forestation Numbers

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Panama is one of three carbon-negative countries in the world. In addition, it has been protecting 54% of its marine waters since 2023. The Ministry of Environment of Panama warns of the “worrying” increase in deforestation and degradation in the Central American country and sees the implementation of environmental protection policies as an “urgent need”,…

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LINTON BAY Cover Up: Continued

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According to a technical report from MiAmbiente, there are serious environmental violations in Linton Bay Portobelo https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/denuncian-contaminacion-y-mal-manejo-en-area-protegida-de-portobelo-KE10149120 A technical report issued by the Ministry of the Environment (MiAmbiente) on the Linton Bay Portobelo project, located within the Portobelo National Park, points out serious environmental violations in that area. According to the document, the irregularities could…

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SHOCKING? MiAMBIENTE is up to shady shit. Sounds VERY familiar

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OP ED: Tell me, is this the same as,,,,,I don’t know…….having a company owned by a family member performing an environmental audit to be able to promote your real estate project as “GREEN“???   Well it does to me.  EVENTUALLY, this type of smoke and mirrors, three card Monty, bullshit will hoipefully come to an END.  https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/miambiente-polemica-en-fiscalizacion-sin-solucion-MB10224118…

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Debate over accessing protected resources in Panama to continue in 2025

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https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/progreso-o-riesgo-ambiental-debaten-impacto-del-corredor-del-caribe-HA10104210 The SCJ lifted the suspension of the Caribbean Corridor, a decision supported by tourism sectors and criticized by environmentalists for its environmental and social impact on Colón. The project promises development, but faces questions about sustainability “A ruling of justice” is how Cristóbal Valencia, president of the Portobelo Chamber of Tourism, describes the decision…

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PANAMA recognizing what needs to be done MARINE wise going forward

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It is everyone’s responsibility to PROTECT and NOT CONTRIBUTE to the pollution of what makes PANAMA special. https://www.newsroompanama.com/environment/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), the Deputy Director of International Organizations and Conferences, Ricardo Pichel, accompanied by the Department of Environment…

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