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20 stories tagged with "Panama"
Panama River Device Stops Tons of Plastic from Ocean
Solutions•Sep 19

Panama River Device Stops Tons of Plastic from Ocean

The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor 025 in Panama is catching tons of trash before it reaches the sea, showing how a single piece of street litter can travel from city sidewalks to marine ecosystems. This river barrier offers hope for protecting oceans while the world tackles plastic pollution at its source.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read
Panama River Interceptor Stops Tons of Plastic Daily
Planet Wins•Sep 19

Panama River Interceptor Stops Tons of Plastic Daily

A massive floating barrier in Panama is catching tons of trash before it reaches the ocean, showing how stopping pollution at rivers can protect marine life. The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor 025 reveals the surprising journey plastic takes from city streets to the sea.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read
Panama Trains Fishers to Save Sharks Caught by Accident
Planet Wins•Sep 15

Panama Trains Fishers to Save Sharks Caught by Accident

Marine biologists are riding along on Panama's fishing boats to teach crews how to free sharks and rays caught accidentally in their nets. In just five years, they've rescued and tagged over 400 marine animals while building trust with fishers.

Mongabay•3 min read
Panama River System Catches Mountain of Plastic
Planet Wins•Sep 9

Panama River System Catches Mountain of Plastic

A video from Panama shows The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor 024 capturing an enormous pile of plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The system proves that stopping pollution at its source can protect waterways and communities downstream.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•3 min read
Panama Communities Use Jaguars to Save Threatened Forests
Solutions•Sep 7

Panama Communities Use Jaguars to Save Threatened Forests

Four Indigenous villages in Panama discovered jaguars, tapirs, and 200 species on their lands—and they're now getting paid to protect them. This groundbreaking project could help communities across Central America fund conservation while keeping their forests intact.

Mongabay•3 min read
Kia Helps Block 800,000 Kg of Plastic From Panama Bay
Videos•Aug 14

Kia Helps Block 800,000 Kg of Plastic From Panama Bay

Two river barriers are stopping plastic waste from reaching the ocean in Panama City, where 41,000 tons of plastic is generated each year. Kia and The Ocean Cleanup are working together to protect seven rivers and recover at least 100,000 kilograms of plastic annually.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup•2 min read
Panama Bishops Call for Unity Above Political Division
Acts of Kindness•Jul 6

Panama Bishops Call for Unity Above Political Division

Church leaders in Panama are urging the nation to come together and prioritize the common good as the country faces mounting social and economic challenges. Their message of reconciliation offers hope for healing a deeply divided nation.

Google News - Reconciliation•3 min read
Croatia Keeps World Cup Dream Alive With Win Over Panama
Sports•Jun 24

Croatia Keeps World Cup Dream Alive With Win Over Panama

Croatia's substitute Ante Budimir scored the only goal in a tense 1-0 victory over Panama, keeping the 2018 and 2022 semi-finalists in contention for the knockout rounds. The win came just days after a disappointing opening loss to England, showing the team's resilience when it mattered most.

France 24 English•2 min read
Ghana Wins 2026 World Cup Opener With Last-Second Goal
Sports•Jun 18

Ghana Wins 2026 World Cup Opener With Last-Second Goal

Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Ghana a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener in Toronto. The stunning late goal crowned a tense match and put Ghana at the top of their group.

Japan Today•2 min read
US and Panama Team Up to Clean Darién Jungle
Solutions•May 29

US and Panama Team Up to Clean Darién Jungle

A $3 million cleanup project will remove 2,500 tons of waste from Panama's Darién jungle while creating jobs for local communities. The environmental restoration effort aims to heal one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

Tico Times Costa Rica•2 min read
Panama and Costa Rica Plan Cross-Border High-Speed Rail
Solutions•May 18

Panama and Costa Rica Plan Cross-Border High-Speed Rail

Two Central American nations are turning a dream of regional connection into reality with plans for a high-speed railway linking their economies. The ambitious project could eventually stretch from Panama to Mexico, transforming how people and goods move across the isthmus.

Tico Times Costa Rica•3 min read
MIT Student Rethinks Development in Panama Surf Town
Solutions•Apr 29

MIT Student Rethinks Development in Panama Surf Town

An MIT grad student went to Panama expecting to crunch numbers for a real estate project. Instead, she discovered how thoughtful development can build community without displacement.

MIT News•3 min read