Despite receiving between 2,700 to 3,600 millimeters of rain annually, ten countries around the world continue to function smoothly without major disruptions to daily life. These countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Bali, Panama, Samoa, Brunei, Costa Rica, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe. In these regions, monsoon conditions persist throughout the year. […]
Costa Rica
Giant eruption of Costa Rica volcano
A volcano in northwest Costa Rica erupted on Monday, spewing an enormous column of smoke into the air in what could be its biggest outburst in years, authorities said. The Rincon de la Vieja volcano’s nearly three-minute eruption in the early hours of the day belched a column of smoke almost two kilometers (1.2 miles) […]
Earthquakes in Panama leave five injured, minor damage
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Panama on Sunday, injuring at least five people and causing damage to businesses and homes, officials said. The strong quake struck at a depth of 37 kilometers (23 miles) in the far west of the country near the Costa Rican border, according to the US Geological Survey. It was followed by […]
Carbon tax best way to cut greenhouse gas emissions: IMF
At $70 per ton of carbon dioxide, a carbon tax would be the most efficient means of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to an International Monetary Fund report published Friday. But for the moment, carbon taxes remain unpopular, particularly in France, where plans to increase it to 55 euros (or $61.60) from 44.60 euros recently […]
15-year-old Ahmed Raza to conduct coin-toss for match between Brazil, Costa Rica
LAHORE: 15-year-old Pakistani teenager, Ahmed Raza, will be taken to Russia to conduct the coin-toss for the historic match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup 2018, on June 22, 2018. This marks the first time a Pakistani will be present on the pitch of a FIFA World Cup Match in an official […]