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Costa Rica Ranks # 2 in the World for Environmental Sustainability
Costa Rica ranked second in the environmental sustainability report prepared by the World Energy Council (WEC).On the list ranking 126 countries Costa Rica is only surpassed by Switzerland.The WEC gave "B" to Costa Rica in security and energy equity,...
Environment
A Radio Soap Opera Aims to Fight Coffee Disease
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A soap opera that features a coffee producing family has played an important role in reaching small farmers in remote areas of Central America. The soap opera aims at informing farmers of the...
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Environment Project Reforests 20 Hectares of Terrestrial Maritime Zone in Playa Hermosa, Jaco
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - 200 environment volunteers of the Costasverdes organization have reforested 20 hectares of the terrestrial maritime zone in Playa Hermosa, Jaco.This project is an initiative that started five years ago and involves educational centers,...
Environment
Return of Hawksbill Sea Turtles
The Costa Rica New (TCRN) - The questions is: How is it that the Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Sea Turtle has come back into the Gulf of Fonseca, a species that many scientists considered virtually extinct? The answer to that...
Environment
International Agronomic Center located in Costa Rica Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Today the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center(CATIE) celebrates its 40th anniversary of operations in Costa Rica, from where it conducts research on agricultural issues for Latin America and the Caribbean.CATIE, whose...
Environment
Trails in National Parks will be Demarcated for the Convenience of Tourists
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)- New fares and schedules in Costa Rica´s National Parks will be set according to the degree of difficulty and the type of services offered in their trails for the convenience of tourists.The Intermediate level...
Environment
Costa Rica´s Biodiversity and National Parks are Priceless
In only 51,100 km2, Costa Rica has about 95,000 species, and this number represents only 19% of the half million species in the country. It is also home to 3.5% of reported marine species in the world.It is interesting...
Environment
Costa Rica´s Ecological Footprint Proves Revealing
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) -In seven months and 20 days humans have used more natural resources than the planet can regenerate for the rest of the year 2013.The Global Footprint Network nominated August 20 as the Earth´s Excess...
Environment
Radars Powered by Hydroelectric Energy are Installed on Cocos Island for Environmental Protection
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)-The first of 17 radars to be installed in the country for environmental protection and monitoring of marine resources will be set up on Cocos Island, announced Costa Rican authorities last Wednesday.This radar will cost...
Environment
Rates of Private Renewable Energy Generators Will Be Defined in a Month
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)-The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (ARESEP) will define in a month the rates for private generators of renewable energy. They also seek to unify criteria, to upgrade and have clear and transparent methodologies in...
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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...