Medellín edges closer to declaring a public calamity as relentless rains trigger hundreds of emergencies and strain the city’s response capacity. Credit: X Account Courtesy Amid one of the most intense rainy seasons in recent years, Medellín, Colombia, is facing a critical scenario that could lead t
Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / NaturalistColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great variety of native trees thrive, many of which have accomp
A new satellite study reveals Earth’s light at night increased by 16% globally from 2014 to 2022, while Europe darkened. A view of the moon and a star in the night sky. A recent high-resolution satellite study reveals that Earth’s artificial light at night increased by 16% globally between 2014 and
ENAH buildings orient toward sunrise over Papayo Hill at equinoctial dawn. Credit: INAH MexicoResearchers in Mexico have identified new evidence suggesting that the ancient city of Cuicuilco was deliberately designed in alignment with equinox sunrises, offering fresh insight into early urban plannin
Food banks also make an important contribution to combating climate change. Credit: Reference image / Malena Melgar / WFPFood banks do more than rescue surplus food and distribute it to vulnerable communities — they also play an important role in combating climate change. By preventing food waste, f
Emperor penguins depend on stable sea ice to raise their chicks. Credit: Phillip Trathan IUCNThe International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) raised the risk level for the emperor penguin today and included it in the red list of endangered species. This species has officially been added to
The terminus of the Perito Moreno Glacier, in the Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina. Credit: By Fernando CC BY-SA 4.0Argentina reforms glacier law and opens it to mining. The Argentine Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to glacier protection on April 9, 2026. The legislative session conclude
Antarctic Circumpolar Current, showing branches connecting to the larger thermohaline circulation. Credit: NASA / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainEarth’s most powerful ocean current played a decisive role in reshaping the planet’s climate millions of years ago, according to new scientific research
Colombia’s electric vehicle sales surged 171% in Q1 2026, reaching 9,349 units following a new tariff on gasoline cars. A compact electric vehicle. In the first quarter of 2026, Colombia’s electric vehicle sales surged by 171%, reaching 9,349 units after the government implemented a tariff increase
The El Niño phenomenon expected for the second half of 2026 could be the strongest in history, and it is forecast to potentially extend into 2027. Credit: Miguel Angel Prieto Ciudad, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr The climate outlook for the second half of 2026 has raised alarms among national and interna
The Colombian government declared a temporary reserve of more than 942,000 hectares in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to protect its ecosystems. Credit: NASA Johnson, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombia declared the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta a temporary reserve. The Colombian government declared on A
The crab-eating fox is one of the mammals present in Bogota, toward the areas of the Eastern Hills. Credt: Nathaly Calvo Roa, PhD in Biology from UNAL.Bogota is not only a jungle of cement where more than ten million people live. In the wetlands, parks and other green or rural areas of the Colombian
The hippopotamuses roam around damaging farmers’ fences and crops, killing livestock, crossing roads and railway lines, and even intimidating people. Credit: Ministry of EnvironmentWhat began as the eccentric whim of the most dangerous drug trafficker Colombia has had, the late Pablo Escobar, who 45
President Petro stated that more than 70% of Colombia’s energy comes from clean sources, after advocating for the inclusion of hydroelectric power. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Mines.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated yesterday that the country has nearly 70% of energy classified as c
A gorilla, one of the living great apes, shares deep evolutionary roots with ancient human ancestors. Credit: Eric Kilby / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0Fossil remains discovered in northern Egypt are offering new insight into the early history of apes, suggesting that Africa played a central role in their e
Colombia holds the world record for orchid diversity, protected by a National Geographic-recognized conservationist. With over 4,270 registered species, Colombia holds the world record for orchid diversity. Conservationists in regions like Antioquia are currently building living seed banks and priva
Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquía and neighboring countries also located in northern South America. Credit: District Environmental SecretariatIn recent days, Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquia and neighboring countrie
Robigo is developing a “living biopesticide” using engineered soil microbes to combat crop diseases. A farmer spraying crops to protect against pests. While chemical pesticides have been the standard treatment for decades, biotech companies like Robigo are engineering “living biopesticides” that tar
Bogotá has just incorporated 68 new electric buses manufactured in Colombia. Credit: transmilenio.gov.co/The capital of Colombia continues to make progress in its goal of becoming increasingly environmentally friendly. This objective has been a priority for the past administrations, and the current
Next April, Colombia will host a global summit bringing together 45 countries to discuss the phase-out of fossil fuels. Credit: German Avila, Semanario Voz, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Colombia will host an international summit in April that will bring together 45 countries with a specific goal: to advance towa
Two slider turtles known as hicoteas can live up to 30 years. Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 Flicka via Animalia.bioBogota’s District Environment Secretariat will deploy 70 operations during Holy Week to combat illegal wildlife and plant trafficking. Teams will cover El Dorado International Airport, bus termi
In terms of pollution, Colombia is heading in the right direction. Credit: Alcaldia de Bogota.The 2025 IQAir World Air Quality Report places Colombia 88th out of 143 countries in global pollution rankings, with a national PM2.5 average of 11.1 micrograms per cubic meter. The report compiles data fro
The researchers did not use conventional measurement tools. They resorted to a seasonal calendar built with the knowledge of 25 local knowledge holders. Credit: Lulu Victoria–Lacy, researcher at Florida International University.Changes in the Amazon River have even led to conflicts between countries
Personnel from the Colombian Navy and Army seize a shipment from illicit mining. Credit: Military Forces of ColombiaThe Colombian Navy, the National Army, and DIAN seized five tons of rare earth materials. Colombian security forces seized the strategic materials on March 22, 2026, in Puerto Carreño,
