A hurricane watch is in effect for mainland Puerto Rico as well as Vieques and Culebra, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other nearby territories»
Hurricane Irma Damages 80 Percent of Natural Forests in Sancti Spiritus
Although due to difficulties with access and communications the impact of Hurricane Irma is still unkown in several facilities, preliminary information allows experts to state that 80 percent of the natural forests under the Flora and Fauna Business Unit Sancti Spiritus Norte was damaged. According to Sonia María Pérez, economic assistant director of that enterprise, serious damages have been already »
US Doctor Praises Exchange with Cuba
The health professional highlighted the way in which the Cuban medical system focuses on the human being as the most important thing»
Sancti Spiritus’s Mobile Computer Club
The mobile unit was funded by the local government, and its construction was supported by other institutions of the territory»
Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Partially Visible in Cuba
The eclipse will be only total in the United States but partially visible in various areas of the Caribbean and Latin America»
2016 Confirmed as the Warmest Year in 137 Years
A new annual report on the weather in the world, confirmed that 2016 must be considered as the warmest year in a period of 137 consecutive years of keeping registrations»
World’s 1st Skin Cancer Drug Available in Every Cuban Pharmacy
The world’s first skin cancer treatment, which targets basal cell carcinoma, has appeared in pharmacies across Cuba within only six months of its entry into the market»
Drought Allows Archaeological Finding at Zaza Dam (+photos)
New archaeological finding confirms the presence in Sancti Spiritus of aboriginal agriculture-ceramist groups from the 16th century»
Too Hot to Live!
Unless carbon emissions are curtailed, climate change may expose 1.5 billion people in South Asia to potentially lethal heat and humidity in the near future»
Earth Temperature Will Rise 2 Degrees by the End of This Century
By the end of the century, the global temperature is likely to rise more than 2 degrees Celsius, or 3.6 degrees Fahrenhei Earth Temperature Will Rise 2 Degrees by the End of This Century. (Photo: Prensa Latina)»