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The Arcoiris community of the Krüa corregimiento in Panama's Ngöbe Buglé Indigenous Comarca met on 10 October and approved a rejection of the consultation on mining in their territory. The decision adds to ongoing Indigenous resistance to mining projects in Panama, a cause that has drawn sustained national and international attention.

A gardener who normally follows no-dig methods says they have been digging coir and biochar into very sandy beds this year, after compost and mulch alone failed to hold nutrients and water. They report a significant improvement in the amended beds. The account highlights how sandy soils can force even no-dig growers to adapt, and biochar's water and nutrient retention is drawing interest among home gardeners.

A book titled 'Coirón' is being highlighted as one of the most interesting releases expected in 2026, notable for telling its story entirely through photographs rather than written text. Coverage so far focuses on the unusual wordless format and what it suggests about storytelling in publishing, but little else about the book's author or content is known yet.