Breaking a Biogeographical Barrier: Mosquito Establishment in Iceland as a Key Climate Indicator
A biological event of great magnitude has been confirmed by the Icelandic Institute of Natural History (IINH): the establishment of the first known breeding population of mosquitoes (Culex sp.) in Iceland. This finding is scientifically significant as Iceland has long been a biogeographical case study as one of the only countries in the world without […]
When Cities Breathe: Satellite-Derived Carbon Footprint of 54 Global Metropolises (and What It Means for Costa Rica)
Cities are epicenters of humanity’s energy use, transportation, industry, and consumption—and thus they are major sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Understanding the carbon footprint of urban areas is crucial not only for climate accounting, but also for guiding mitigation strategies at the scale where people live and act. However, estimating the emissions of cities is […]
Norway Inaugurates World’s First Undersea Carbon Storage Site, a Milestone in the Climate Fight
In a pioneering move to combat climate change, Norway has officially inaugurated the world’s first commercial site designed to permanently store carbon dioxide (CO₂) beneath the seabed. The project, named “Northern Lights,” marks a crucial step in developing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies on an industrial scale. This milestone not only represents a significant […]
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Sowing Water, Reaping Life: How Guanacaste is Transforming Pastures to Save its Species Picture the iconic Guanacaste: a sabanero on horseback under a blistering sun, the roars of howler monkeys echoing from a patch of dry forest. This is the paradox of Costa Rica’s most famous province—a land of profound cultural identity, yet an ecosystem […]
Critical Ecosystem Review: SINAC Commission to Assess Hydrogeological and Biodiversity Threats to Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland
The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has officially convened a special technical commission to conduct an urgent assessment of potential environmental damages to the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland (HNTS). This action is in response to significant concerns over a proposed solid waste treatment facility (landfill) in Salamá de Osa, Puntarenas. The review is focused on […]
The Dragon’s Gold Rush: How Chinese Mega-Mining in Nicaragua Threatens Costa Rica
In ecology, political maps are meaningless lines. A river poisoned at its source flows downstream regardless of borders, and a forest felled in one country can silence the wildlife in the next. This stark reality is becoming an urgent concern for Costa Rica as alarming news emerges from its northern neighbor. Chinese companies, with the […]
Uniting for the King: American Nations Launch a Historic Plan to Save the Jaguar
The jaguar (Panthera onca), a symbol of ecological health and a cultural icon throughout the Americas, has long roamed the dense forests and wetlands of Costa Rica. As the continent’s largest feline, it stands as a testament to the wild heart of our nation’s biodiversity. Now, in a landmark move for conservation, 18 countries across […]
Jaguar in Brazil Sets New Record: Swims at Least 2.3 km Across Reservoir
A male jaguar (Panthera onca) in Brazil has been documented making the longest recorded swim ever observed for the species, covering an estimated 2.30 kilometers (2,300 meters) across a reservoir. This feat shatters the previous record of ~200 meters and expands our understanding of how jaguars interact with aquatic landscapes. news.mongabay.com+2Live Science+2 Observation and Identification […]
Amazon Trees Are Getting Bigger: What Science Reveals About a Changing Forest
Recent scientific research has revealed a surprising trend in the Amazon rainforest: trees are getting bigger. According to a study published in Nature Plants in 2025, the average size of trees across large portions of the Amazon has increased by approximately 3.2 to 3.3 percent per decade over the past several decades. This growth suggests […]
The New “Battle Plan”: What the Kunming-Montreal Framework Means for Costa Rica’s Species
Analyzing the 30×30 target and how Costa Rica’s new national strategy will directly impact the jaguar, sea turtles, and our forests. The planet is facing an extinction emergency. For decades, this crisis has accelerated, driven by habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Like the climate crisis, this catastrophic loss of biodiversity needed an urgent, unified […]