by TCRN Staff

A conflict over expropriation has slowed the construction of the hydroelectric plant Toro III and raised its cost by $ 2 million.
The construction is being developed in Venice, canton of San Carlos, Alajuela, by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) and the Management Board of Electric Service in Carthage (JASEC).
It is funded under [...]

by TCRN Staff

Action taken by the Costa Rican Airline Nature Air to offset their carbon footprint has been recognized and rewarded by National Geographic.
According to the cable news agency EFE, National Geographic Washington announced Tuesday the projects that were selected in the competition on tourism innovation for the benefit of local communities and respect for [...]

By Shane Brennan
The dreams of the Global Renewable Energy Education Network Team transformed into reality over winter break when their renewable energy program in Costa Rica launched its pilot session.
Students landed at the San Jose airport on Jan. 5 and spent 12 days learning and applying renewable energy ideas, enjoying the environment and giving back to [...]

by Chrissie Long

Costa Rica’s carbon neutrality goal received a stamp of approval from the United States government on Wednesday, when embassy officials announced the opening of an energy efficiency center in the Central Valley.
The center, which will be run out of the University of Costa Rica, “will advance the path toward a cleaner future, with [...]

By Mike McDonald
The Copenhagen Climate Change Summit’s host nation, Denmark, threw the first concrete financial aid figures on the negotiating table on Wednesday that could help countries such as Costa Rica protect their environment.
Pending a firm global deal and promises of fair aid numbers from other developed nations, the Danish government announced it will [...]