Environment
“Toucan Nation”: The documentary tells the story of the Grecia toucan
The story of "Grecia", the toucan who lost part of his beak which was then replaced by a prosthesis, is getting closer to being shared with the world, confirmed by the well-known American entertainment magazine, "The Hollywood Reporter".The documentary...
Environment
Expert’s advice to take better care of our oceans
Prohibit plastic. If you want to be part of the fight for the benefit of the ocean you should find yourself ready to eliminate your use of plastic completely. This was the main recommendation given by the specialist on...
Environment
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Announces New Campaign in Time For World Oceans Day
Today, on World Oceans Day, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is proud to announce its latest campaign to defend, conserve and protect our oceans.The campaign, Operation Jairo II, will span three countries including the United States, Honduras and Costa...
Culture & Lifestyle
Firefighters of La Fortuna and Zacero receive ecological award, The Blue Flag
Recently the award of The Blue Ecological Flag was dedicated to two Costa Rican firehouses. The staffs situated at the firehouses in La Fortuna, San Carlos and Zacero were addressed. These are the first stations in the Western part...
Environment
Bicycles, mega-terminal of buses and change of routes are current proposals to combat traffic
Bicipubli, a municipal program originally designed for students in Cartago Center, would be open to use for the general public as of this Tuesday.The initiative is consists of the local government loaning a bicycle to each citizen on...
Environment
Costa Rica’s Forests: The Jungle’s Incredible Comeback Story
In the 1980’s Costa Rica found itself in a desperate situation, due to massive deforestation by the timber and livestock industries, the country’s lush jungles were disappearing. In 2013 a detailed survey conducted by National Capital Accounting (NCA) declared...
Environment
Turrialba volcano has had five calm days
The Turrialba volcano reentered a period of relative calm as it has gone five days without new expulsions of ash.According to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) of the National University, the colossus has remained low...
Environment
Guanacaste fishermen met to reiterate opposition to trawling
The entire fishing industry of Guanacaste reiterated and made their position clear to the deputies of the province: they are completely against the bill that seeks to reinstate trawling. They did so to the five congressmen of the Special...
Environment
Reform regulations for use of agrochemicals do not open loopholes for environmental effect
The technical regulation 484: 2016 to reform the rules governing the use of agrochemicals in the country has no loopholes that allow the impact of the environment, said the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).The Hierarch responded to accusations...
Environment
AyA service in metropolitan area with the worst score in study quality ARESEP
Major problems are in breakdowns and liquid wasteIf it were an exam, Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) have failed.The quality of service provided by the institution is poor: breakdowns, waste water and low coverage of the sewerage system are the...
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Surfer Malakai Martínez from Tamarindo Wants to Stay on the Crest of the Wave in Costa Rican Circuit
He had barely started walking when the national champion of the open category was already on his surfboard thanks...