The 12 young people who are part of the Hydrometra research group, from the Faculty of Mines of the National University campus Medellin. Credit: National University / El ColombianoStudents from a university where there is no naval engineering, in a city far from the sea that is known as the capital
Yuvelis and her movement are watching closely the upcoming presidential elections in May, as they will determine the future of fracking in Colombia. Credit: Christian EscobarMora, for the Goldman Environmental Prize. goldmanprize.orgThe Colombian Yuvelis Natalia Moreno Blanco, just 25 years old, won
Before the permanent split between the two groups, chimps from different social clusters interacted. Credit: Aaron Sandel / MongabayThe Ngogo chimpanzee community in Uganda’s Kibale National Park engaged in the first documented civil war among wild nonhuman primates that occurred without human inter
Medellin, Colombia, is among the 10 greenest cities in the world thanks to the integration of nature into urban life. Credit: Game of Light, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrMedellin, Colombia, has been included among the 10 greenest cities in the world, ranking eighth in an international list compiled by Ti
Unergy launched Colombia’s first regulated energy community, providing solar power to homes with no upfront costs for users. Eduardo Ospina, co-founder and chief executive of Unergy. The clean energy startup partnered with Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) to successfully implement Colombia’s firs
Factors such as proximity to cities, tourism, and port activity influence the amount of microplastics that reach the sea, which puts the focus on waste management in coastal areas. Credit: reference image X: @ArmadaColombiaThe presence of harmful plastic in the seas and in the organisms that inhabit
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
In the countryside, the lack of moisture in soils decreases crop productivity and increases the risk of losses. Credit: Government of BoyacaThe El Nino phenomenon, which occurs when the waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean warm above normal for several months, alter the circulation of the atmosphere
Arhuaco thought is based on communion with nature: the land is the mother, the rivers are its veins and the trees safeguard the water cycle and restore the balance of the territory. Credit: parquesnacionales.gov.coIn the ancestral territory of the Arhuaco people, forest protection is part of a world
At the UN climate conference COP30, which was held last November in Brazil, a group of 85 countries were defeated in their attempt to make a call to follow a roadmap to gradually eliminate fossil fuels. Credit: Rafa Neddermeyer/COP30 Brasil.At the UN climate conference COP30, which was held last Nov
Monserrate remains one of Bogota’s most iconic and safe destinations — but the recent disappearance of seven visitors is a reminder that staying on authorized paths is essential for a secure experience. Credit: Tripadvisor / Public DomainRising more than 3,000 meters above sea level, Monserrate has
Colombia loses the Cerros de la Plaza glacier in El Cocuy due to climate change. The country currently has six glaciers, all of which are at risk. Credit: Jorge Lui Ceballos, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombia is facing a new environmental alert following the confirmed losing the Cerros de la Pl
Colombia will cut in half the hippopotamus population that has grown over nearly 40 years from the four animals brought from Africa by Pablo Escobar. Credit: Unknown, Crusoe, CC BY-SA 4.0.The Colombian government’s decision to cull at least half of the hippos currently living in the country marks a
Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus) travel an average of 15 kilometers a day, and Chingaza National Natural Park is home to more than 50 of them. Credit: Sebastian Di Domenico / TNCLocated 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) from Bogotá, Chingaza National Natural Park contains one of the most biodiverse la
Lake Tota in Colombia, with its stunning landscapes, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities, offers a serene escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneTucked away in the picturesque Andean highlands of Boyaca, Colombia, lies Lake Tota, a hidden gem known
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
