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The Panama Canal Faces Climate Threat, Not Geopolitical Tensions

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The Panama Canal Faces Climate Threat, Not Geopolitical Tensions

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  • In 2023, a research trip to the Panama Canal revealed rising concerns among locals about low water levels.
  • Despite being in the rainy season, the canal faced drought conditions that hindered its operations.
  • Critics, including President-elect Donald Trump, focus on Chinese influence, but the article argues the main threat is climate change.
  • The canal's operations are limited by the availability of freshwater, crucial for passing ships through its locks.
  • Current drought conditions have resulted in transit limitations, price increases, and shipping instability.

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