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Exotic birds rescued from wildlife trafficking in Colombia

In a joint operation carried out on the 22nd, authorities from Bello, Antioquia, in Colombia rescued four exotic birds from wildlife trafficking. They were found inside a house. The find included a blue and yellow macaw, a red-and-green macaw and...

Surprise in Colombia: a bird species thought to be extinct is rediscovered

In a discovery that surprised the scientific community, the Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus), a species considered extinct since 2010, has been rediscovered in Colombia. The discovery took place in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an area known for...

Andrés Calamaro, controversial figure for supporting bullfighting in Colombia: was booed off stage

The renowned Argentine musician Andrés Calamaro became the center of controversy in Cali, Colombia. He performed at the Arena Cañaveralejo in that city and was booed after defending bullfighting. As part of his Agenta 1999 Tour, the singer interrupted the...

Colombia promotes access to solar panels with subsidies and financing for vulnerable households.

Solar panels are one of the best options to advance towards clean energy, as they allow for the generation of electricity in a renewable and sustainable way, reducing the dependence on fossil fuels and their impact on climate change. In...

They were trafficking monkeys in underwear: two arrested

The Colombian police arrested two people who were trying to smuggle out of the country, hidden in their underwear, six sedated monkeys, including specimens of endangered species. The unusual operation was discovered on Friday, May 2nd at the José...

Green Cities: The Urban Future is Already Underway

In a world that is increasingly urbanized, where it is estimated that by 2050, 70% of the population will live in green cities. In this sense, the concept of smart and sustainable cities has ceased to be a futuristic...

Colombia: The program driving 1000 businesses to install solar systems

A program in Colombia is encouraging 1000 entrepreneurs and small traders to **install solar systems** with incentives. It is called **Colombia Solar for Popular Economies** and is led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Fund for Non-Conventional...

Colombia protects isolated indigenous people with exclusive territory.

Colombia has created a territory of over one million hectares in the department of Amazonas, with the purpose of protecting the uncontacted indigenous people Yuri-Passé. Located between the Caquetá and Putumayo rivers, this is the first protected territory in the...

Colombia leads regional alliance to protect the Pacific Ocean

Colombia assumed temporary leadership of the **CMAR** this week, the regional alliance that seeks to **protect the (https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/alerta-por-las-temperaturas-record-en-los-oceanos-el-impacto-en-la-biodiversidad-y-comunidades-costeras/)**. Minister of Environment **Lena Estrada Añokazi** took over the pro tempore Presidency of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR). The alliance that...

Colombia introduced a new eco-friendly boat powered by solar energy.

During the event Colombiamar 2025, the Colombian state company COTECMAR presented its new Eco-friendly Boat, an innovative vessel with zero carbon emissions, designed for both military and civilian applications. This project aims to meet the needs of the riverside communities...

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Canadian Wells: a natural, ecological, and efficient technology for sustainable homes.

Canadian wells, also known as Provençal wells in the French region of Provence, have become a natural and innovative...