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Génesis Ibarra Vázquez
Identifican especies de un hongo asociado a riesgos respiratorios en casas inundadas tras el huracán María
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From water shortages to disease: climate change challenges Puerto Rico's cacao industry
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Génesis Ibarra Vázquez
International specialists and Puerto Rican cacao growers gathered at the first Cacao Symposium to discuss the future of this growing industry and the challenges it faces, from the threat of a destructive disease that has reached the Caribbean and the im
Study on the resilience of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid towers underway this hurricane season
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José A. Delgado
Washington D.C. - A study led by Puerto Rican professor Jorge González Cruz, of the University at Albany, seeks to determine the safety and resilience of Puerto Rico’s electrical system in the fa
If we are what we eat, what will we be with climate change?
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This opinion column was published in El Nuevo Día on July 12, 2024, you can access the column at this link.
I grew up in the 1980s, wanting to eat chips, cheetos and other bags full of junk food while my mom tried to push a plate of rice and beans down my throat. Today, as a scientist, I study why we eat what we eat, and how it affects our health.
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"Caribbean Climate Resilience" game created to educate on the effects of climate change
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Amanda Pérez Pintado
The tool is part of an effort led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Caribbean Climate Center
Climate change threatens imports and increases Puerto Rico's food vulnerability
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Carlos Tolentino Rosario y Amanda Pérez Pintado
Forest fires, torrential rains, droughts and extreme heat affect the countries that supply the archipelago, forcing an increase in local production, according to experts.
June 2023 sets precedent as one of the hottest months in Puerto Rico's history
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Carlos Tolentino Rosario
Of the 30 days of the month, there were 26 in which the maximum temperature in San Juan exceeded 90 °F and five in which it reached or exceeded 95 °F.
Climate change effects project bleak outlook for Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean islands
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This was stated by Rueanna Haynes, an expert in climate governance who was on the island to present the keynote address at the Caribe Fest event, focused on the climate crisis.
Climate governance expert Rueanna Haynes warned that as part of th
Climate crisis: island experts explain why it must be a priority in 2023
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Gerardo E. Alvarado León
From an environmental perspective, incorporating the climate crisis into public policy decisions, including post-disaster reconstruction, and addressing its more than evident effects in Puerto Rico should be the top priority in the year that has just be
Renowned Puerto Rican marine biologist receives world-class award
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Dr. Edwin Hernandez is only the second Puerto Rican to receive the valuable certification from the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Dr. Edwin Hernández, recognized for his projects related to coral cultivation and reef rehabilitation, was certified as a professional restoration ecologist by the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), a global network that fosters the exchange of knowledge and experience among experts and scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
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