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July 12, 2022

Puff of Saharan Dust to affect air quality in the Caribbean

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Air quality in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean has dropped to moderate due to a puff of Saharan dust that is affecting [...]
July 5, 2022

ACES Wildlife: A dead croc found in San Pedro had been poached

ACES noted that the crocodile had been poached. It was killed with repeated blows to the neck almost severing the head completely and had stab wounds [...]
June 30, 2022

A moratorium may be sought on logging permits for Crown land – imports may fill the gap

According to CEO of the Ministry of Sustainable Development Kenrick Williams, the proposal was made some time ago and the Forest Department was tasked with assessing [...]
June 29, 2022

Dead dolphin found in Hopkins

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Residents in Hopkins noticed a dead bottle-nosed dolphin that washed up ashore near the beach at Maxim’s restaurant today.
June 22, 2022

Pay nations with rainforests to save their trees – columnist argues REDD+ needs to be strengthened

By Aaron Humes: Forbes columnist Ken Silverstein argues that ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation,’ or REDD+ program first developed as part of the 2015 [...]
June 9, 2022

Belizean in Canada wins prestigious Environmental Award

De Leon says that the  Royal Canadian Mint works with chemicals and a chemical spill can damage the environment so there is intensive training on environmental safety.
June 8, 2022

Happy World Oceans Day! How are you celebrating?

To commemorate World Oceans Day, Oceana Belize unveiled its newest Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring local professionals and leaders coming together, to encourage everyone to take [...]
June 1, 2022

Baby manatee rescued in Belize

The Institute shared via their Facebook page that the manatee was observed alone for an extended period of time and was having difficulty breathing and navigating [...]