Coextinction: When One Species’ Demise Triggers a Chain Reaction in Nature
The extinction of a single species rarely occurs in isolation. In nature’s intricate web, the loss of one organism can destabilize entire ecosystems, triggering what scientists call coextinction—the disappearance of species that depend directly or indirectly on another. Ahead of International Biodiversity Day (22 May), the United Nations University (UNU) has warned in its Interconnected […]
Latin America’s Plastic Paradox: Moderate Generation, Severe Mismanagement
Introduction Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the defining environmental crises of the 21st century. While Asia often draws global attention due to massive production and leakage, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) presents a different but equally troubling paradox. The region does not generate the highest volumes of plastic waste per capita compared […]
Latin America Leads Global Tropical Deforestation: Peru Among the Most Affected
Recent analyses confirm an alarming trend: Latin America has become the region with the highest rate of tropical forest loss in the world. Data from Global Forest Watch and other monitoring platforms indicate that in 2024 tropical countries lost approximately 6.7 million hectares of primary forest, with Latin America accounting for the largest share. This […]
Costa Rica’s Green Paradox: Big Global Goals, Growing Local Distrust
The country is aligning its future with the global Kunming-Montreal Framework, yet a 2023 survey reveals its citizens increasingly doubt the government’s commitment. Costa Rica, a global conservation leader, isn’t just fighting climate change and species loss. It’s now fighting an unexpected internal battle: the growing distrust of its own people. This defines the nation’s […]
The Silent Tropics: How Extreme Heat Waves Are Decimating Bird Populations
A silent alarm is sounding in the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. The rich tapestry of birdsong that defines tropical rainforests is fading. According to a landmark new study, the relentless and intensifying heat waves driven by climate change have caused a staggering 25% to 38% decline in tropical bird populations since 1950. This isn’t a […]
Panorama of Biodiversity: New Discoveries Amid Growing Threats
The story of life on Earth today is one of striking contrasts. On the one hand, scientists are uncovering hundreds of new species every year, revealing the extraordinary richness that still remains hidden in our forests, oceans, and mountains. On the other hand, climate change, deforestation, pollution, and other human pressures are pushing ecosystems closer […]
Golden Tides in the Caribbean: Can an Alliance with Europe Help Costa Rica Conquer Sargassum?
The vibrant turquoise waters and golden sands of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, from the tranquil shores of Punta Uva to the rich reefs of Cahuita, are facing an unprecedented ecological threat. For over a decade, massive influxes of sargassum seaweed have been choking the coastline, and with 2025 marking a record-breaking year, this “golden tide” […]
Ocean Acidification: Rising CO₂ Threatens Shellfish, Corals, and Ecosystem Stability
While global warming often dominates climate headlines, another crisis is silently unfolding beneath the waves: ocean acidification (OA). Driven by the relentless absorption of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, the world’s oceans are becoming more acidic at a rate unprecedented in human history. Recent studies led by NOAA, the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and Oregon […]
Discovery of a Great White Shark Nursery off New York: A Breakthrough for Marine Science
The recent discovery of a great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) nursery off the coast of New York represents a major milestone in marine science and conservation. For the first time, researchers have gathered solid evidence of a nursery zone for this species in the North Atlantic, providing key insights into one of the most elusive […]
European Biomass Satellite Delivers Unprecedented Views of Earth’s Forests and Ecosystems
In mid-2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) released the first images from Biomass, a cutting-edge satellite designed to monitor the world’s forests with unparalleled precision. Scientists have described the imagery as “nothing short of spectacular”, highlighting its potential to revolutionize how we track deforestation, coral bleaching, and wildlife habitat changes. For the first time, researchers […]