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Tico Companies Must Guarantee Care for Monkeys, Sloths and Other Electrocuted Animals
Dozens of wild animals such as squirrels, sloths, monkeys, hammerheads, foxes and birds have electrical accidents every year due to their interaction with cables and transformers near their habitats. For this reason, a new regulation seeks to further define...
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The Importance of Starting 2024 with More Sustainable Water Consumption in Costa Rica
According to the 2018 State of the Nation Report, although Costa Rica uses water resources effectively, it is not possible to adequately control the negative impact of its intensive use.Although 92.4% of the country's population has access to drinking...
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CNE Warns of Sudden Closures at Poás Volcano Due to Possible Increase in Eruptions
The National Emergency Commission (CNE) and the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (Ovsicori) maintain constant surveillance and do not rule out the possibility of sudden closures in the Poás Volcano National Park in the event of an...
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Is Costa Rica really environmentally conscious?
The end of 2019, was a year in which judicial situations took place in Costa Rica to discuss where the objectives of various groups are directed in favor of the environmental approach that each one has.If we talk about...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Almost Triple Mitigation of Costa Rican Forests, How to Solve the Problem?
If Costa Rica wants to be a carbon neutral country by 2050, it necessarily has to do something with public transportation and the private vehicle fleet; Otherwise, you don't have the slightest chance of achieving that goal.Today, greenhouse gas...
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They Will Plant Corals Near Chora Island
On January 14, a coral placement will take place near Isla Chora in Playa Sámara de Nicoya, Guanacaste, an event that begins at 12 p.m. in the community hall of that community.The initiative is part of Proyecto Corales that...
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Natural Remedies Against Insects That “Bug” You
Insects are animals that should be kept away from homes, considering them responsible for the transmission of some diseases. To avoid the presence of these beings, you can use natural remedies such as: According to experts, 85% of eucalyptus is...
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The Natural National Symbols of Costa Rica
Costa Rica, the small Central American country known for its stunning natural beauty, boasts a wide array of national symbols that represent its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. From majestic animals to vibrant flowers and iconic landmarks, these symbols...
Environment
Innovative Wildlife Crossings Connect Wildlife in Punta Cacique, Guanacaste
33 Tico volunteers worked on placing the first two wildlife crossings in Punta Cacique, Guanacaste, an initiative that seeks to protect the local wildlife and at the same time reduce the environmental impact resulting from real estate development. In...
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More Than 45 Tons of Solid Waste Will No Longer Contaminate Our Landscapes, as a Result of National Costa Rican Cleanup Day 2023
Pollution from plastic waste is a reality that affects the country throughout the national, land and marine territory
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Cultural Sensitivity: Why It Matters For Expats
Cultural sensitivity is sometimes confused with general politeness and the desire not to offend people. But it is more...