Environment

Technology, intelligent buildings, energy-saving systems - these are some ideas that come to mind when we hear the term "sustainable city." However, this concept covers far beyond the construction sector.A sustainable city does not only have the proper infrastructure, but also...

Since 2015, the weather phenomenon El Nino has caused floods and droughts around the world. It ended in May of this year, but La Nina, the reverse phenomenon, could manifest itself again in the third quarter of 2016, according...

If you like wildlife and eco-adventure tours, a visit to Tortuguero National Park is a must during your time in Costa Rica. The park is one of the country's top ecotourism destinations for its animals, birds, water creatures, network of...

According to a recent study one of the world's most widely used insecticide doubles as a dangerous contraceptive in male bees. Neonicotinoid pesticides reduce male bee's sperm production by up to 40%. The researchers behind this believe it's one...

It isn't easy being green. It means taking an ethical approach to conserving, protecting, and enjoying the environment to the fullest extent, while striving to minimize your environmental footprint. In this sense, hotels have to do a lot more than recycle paper and...

We have come up with the perfect plan for your trip to the Nicoya Peninsula. In these three companies you will find transportation, adventure tours, surfing and yoga lessons, and healthy eating classes. Isn't that all you need in...

The China Ocean Shipping Company or Cosco has taken a pledge against shipping products for the shark fin industry after a load of shark fins weighing 880 kg was found on one of their ships arriving from Panama. The...

There is a lack of fear of Zika among the Costa Rican population, which has created problems in avoiding the spread of the virus.Citizens' lack of commitment in the elimination of breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti, the transmitter...

Two recent reports prove that GDP does not measure quality of life, using Costa Rica as an example for other countries. The two reports are the Happy Planet Index report and the Social Project Index of 2016. The reports use...

Agriculture is still the main cause of deforestation around the world, and it is necessary to promote more positive interactions between agriculture and the forests to create sustainable agricultural systems and improve food security.This is the key message of the...