Panama’s rainforest almendro tree seems to benefit from frequent lightning strikes, as they bolster its growth. Credit: Max Reiser / CC BY 2.0In Panama’s tropical forests, the towering almendro tree appears to gain strength rather than suffer damage from frequent lightning strikes. Growing up to 180
Colombia reopens Tayrona Park today “under special surveillance” after five weeks of closure due to ecological and safety concerns. Credit: Frederic Fraces, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.The government announced the reopening of Colombia Tayrona National Natural Park, one of the main tourist destinations in the c
Colombia signed an agreement with the OIEA to explore nuclear expansion for energy security. Astravets Nuclear Power Plant in Belarus. Colombia’s recent deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (OIEA) aims to develop similar nuclear capacity to enhance energy security and reduce rationing ri
An owl rests on a shelf at an antique shop in Greene County. Credit: New York State Department of Environmental ConservationA routine day at an antique shop in upstate New York turned into an unusual wildlife encounter after a live owl was mistaken for a decorative display and nearly sold to a custo
Valley in Atacama. Credit: Smcmurtrey / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Chile’s Atacama Desert is often described as the driest place on Earth. Rainfall is rare, salt levels in the soil are extreme, and temperatures can swing sharply between day and night. In some areas, intense ultraviolet radiatio
Lomalinda lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMetaColombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the municipality of Puerto Lleras in the Meta department, the
Colombia is the country with the greatest number of butterfly species in the world. Around 200 unique species are found in the country. Credit: Ferran Pestaña, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia is globally recognized as the country with the greatest butterfly diversity on the planet, with more than 3
Colombia joined as the 33rd IEA member on February 19, 2026, the first Latin American nation. Minister Edwin Palma Egea (left) and another DNP official hold the graphic of Colombia’s historic IEA full membership. Credit: MinEnergía. For editorial use only.Colombia became the 33rd full member of the
Bahia Solano is one of the most diverse ecotourism destinations in Colombia; this place is known for being a refuge for sea turtles. Credit: Isabel Villegas, Colombia OneIn Colombia, Bahia Solano has established itself as one of the most biodiverse territories in the country and a refuge for the con
Last night’s volcanic eruption in northern Colombia put authorities and citizens on alert, fortunately without causing any casualties. Credit: UNGRD / X.com.Since last night, a mud volcano has kept the municipality of San Juan de Uraba, in the Uraba subregion in northern Colombia, on edge. The erupt
Zamia urarinorum in shebonal forest habitat. Credit: Michael Calonje / CC BY-NC 4.0Deep in Peru’s northern Amazon, scientists have identified a rare ancient plant whose family dates back to the era of dinosaurs. The species, found in forests that remain underwater for most of the year, has surprised
Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, is home to two biodiversity hotspots harboring a wide variety of endemic species. Credit: Juandareina, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, harboring nearly 10% of the planet’s biodive
The UN certifies Manizales as a Resilience Node in Making Cities Resilient 2030, recognizing its landslide prevention and community-driven disaster model. Manizales at dusk, showcasing the resilient Colombian city certified as a UN Resilience Node. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA).Manizales, cap
Colombia transforms sugarcane waste into rural energy, generating power and biofuels that stabilize the grid and support local communities in Cauca. Sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous residue left after juice extraction, serves as a key renewable fuel source for power cogeneration in Colombia. Credit: K
In 2025, Colombia was the third country in Latin America in terms of electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by Brazil and Mexico. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia closed 2025 as the third country in Latin America with the highest electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by regional
Colombia has a great variety of birds, including some striking, incredibly-colored species such as the famous scarlet macaw. Credit: Holley and Chris Melton / CC BY 2.0 DEED.Colombia is rich in biodiversity. With more than 1,900 registered species, it is the country with the greatest diversity of bi
Colombia uses beetle larvae to manage organic waste in Boyaca, offering a sustainable solution to the region’s growing waste problem. Credit: Bybyk, CC BY-NC 4.0/GoofFon.Colombia has discovered an effective solution to a waste accumulation problem in Boyaca department: beetle larvae. German Viasus,
Indigenous guardian preserves over 130 native potato varieties in Nariño, protecting Colombia’s Andean biodiversity. Different potato varieties on display for sale in a Bogota supermarket, illustrating Colombia’s native potato diversity. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsIn Colombia, home to around 850 nativ
Many Colombians in the north of the country have lost everything due to bad weather. Credit: AP CO1 ColombiaOne 3.Heavy rains in large swaths of Colombia in early February have left at least 13 people dead, displaced thousands, and unleashed widespread destruction, with the Caribbean coast among the
Colombia is home to curious animals like the glass frog, giant anteater, blue-billed curassow, blue anole, and silky anteater, each showcasing the country’s rich biodiversity. Credit: Animalia Bio, CC BY 2.0/Colombia, renowned for its stunning biodiversity, is home to an array of curious species tha
La Chorrera waterfall stands as Colombia’s highest and one of the tallest in South America, ranking 60th among the world’s highest. Credit: Alexander Pabon/CC BY-SA 2.0Tucked away just 45 minutes from Bogota in Choachi, Cundinamarca, lies a natural treasure: La Chorrera waterfall. This wonder, tower
Heavy rains in Colombia leave thousands affected in the Caribbean region, Antioquia, and the coffee-growing region, including crop losses. Credit: @SNGRDColombia / X.com.The rains sweeping across Colombia since late January have transformed much of the country’s landscape into a state of emergency,
Barranquilla received an award from Dubai for its sustainable development by restoring two degraded ecosystems in the city. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, was awarded the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development, one of the m
Heavy rains cause flooding and landslides in Peru, leaving at least 56 dead and 4,000 homeless in the midst of the La Niña phenomenon. Credit: Peruvian Ministry of Defense, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia. (File photo).Heavy rains battering Peru since last December have left at least 56 people dead and more t
