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Eye specialists are issuing widespread warnings urging people not to look at a solar eclipse without certified eclipse glasses, as doing so can cause permanent, irreversible damage to the eyes. Looking directly at the sun with the naked eye during an eclipse can burn a hole in the retina, with experts comparing the effect to that of a laser. The danger is particularly acute during a solar eclipse because the moon partially blocks the sun, making it tempting to look directly at it — but the remaining solar rays are still powerful enough to cause serious harm. Retinal burns from solar viewing, known as solar retinopathy, can lead to lasting blind spots or distorted vision. Residents of Curaçao are being advised to only view the phenomenon through properly certified eclipse glasses or indirect viewing methods. The warning comes ahead of an upcoming solar eclipse visible in the region.

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The Platforma Bándariba community organization is calling for the removal of a Kunuku Man recycling container located at Plaza Mgr. Julio F. in the Montaña neighborhood of Curaçao. The platform objects to the placement of the container in this public square, though the full details of their objections are rooted in concerns about the impact on the local community and the use of the public space. Kunuku Man is a recycling initiative operating across Curaçao, placing collection containers in various neighborhoods to encourage residents to sort and deposit recyclable materials. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between sustainability initiatives and community preferences regarding where infrastructure is placed in residential areas. Platforma Bándariba, which advocates on behalf of residents in the Bándariba district, is pushing local authorities and the recycling company to find an alternative location for the container. The outcome of this request could set a precedent for how recycling infrastructure is sited in Curaçao's neighborhoods going forward.