Noticias sobre Puerto Rico

New satellite may make flood prediction easier
A satellite on schedule to launch in 2021 could offer a more comprehensive look at flooding in vulnerable, under-studied parts of the world, including much of Africa, South America and Indonesia, a new study has found.

EPA clears the way for much needed funds for water and sewer repairs in Puerto Rico
The U.S.

New report finds contaminated water at thousands of U.S. beaches
With summer in full swing, beachgoers should beware: It might not be safe to go in the water.

U.S. has its wettest 12 months on record – again
Rain – and plenty of it – was the big weather story in June, adding to a record-breaking 12 months of precipitation for the contiguous U.S.

EPA announces $2.6 billion to improve water infrastructure across USA
The U.S.

EPA takes action to stop raw sewage discharges from Puerto Rico housing developer
Settlement Follows $3 Million Fine, 5-Year Probation Term and Restitution in Criminal Case

The Government of Puerto Rico Repays Clean Water and Drinking Water Fund Debt
The U.S.

Hurricane Maria permits study of how tropical dry forests recover from extreme weather events
To counteract the damage hurricanes have caused to their canopies, trees appear to adjust key characteristics of their newly grown leaves, according to a year-long field study presented at the British Ecological Society’s annual conference today.