Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA and other agencies flagging record heat and a very warm start to the year. Clean Energy: Paraguay and Brazil’s Itaipú hydroelectric output rose 8.6% in 2025 to 72.9 million MWh, with 36% allocated to Paraguay and covering most of its electricity needs. Biodiversity & Nature: Asunción’s Municipal Plant Nursery is being renovated for its 110th anniversary, aiming to boost production for city greening; meanwhile, Paraguay’s lapacho (tajy) flowering is highlighted as an “explosion of flowering” tied to leaf drop. Wildlife in Focus: Three capybaras were born at Asunción Zoo, bringing the municipal herd to ten and reflecting ongoing care for native wetland species. Local Green Living: A Paraguay-first birdwatching guide spotlights nearby hotspots around Asunción, from wetland reserves to the botanical garden and zoo. Regional Pollution Alert: Mongabay’s reporting on Pilcomayo River pollution reaches Bolivia’s parliament, raising concerns about heavy metals and contamination pressures in the wider Gran Chaco. Food & Tourism: Paraguay’s hotel industry reported 43% growth in the first half of 2026, with occupancy averaging 61% nationwide and 64% in Asunción. Community & Sustainability: Paraguay’s Princesa Diana de Francia Foundation uses fashion and recycling-linked projects to support vulnerable women, including work with incarcerated women. Energy, Policy & Risk: A Paraguay-linked Bitcoin conference returns to Asunción, with organizers pitching the country’s energy supply as a key draw for mining and regulation discussions.