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    Absence of Law Threatens Water in Costa Rica

    The absence of a modern law that protects water resources is one of the main threats to the water in Costa Rica, said the environmental sector at the World Water Day conference.The Environmental Federation (FECON) said the expansion of...

    Costa Rica Joins Earth Hour on March 23

    This March 23, 8:30 to 9:30 pm celebrates Earth Hour. This global initiative, created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to raise public awareness about the need for action on climate change.Earth Hour broke all records in 2012,...

    Costa Rica to Create Virtual Atlas of its Rich Biodiversity

    The Government and academic and scientific institutions of Costa Rica will work in the coming months to create a virtual atlas of biodiversity of the country, with extensive information and also contains the richest collection of species of the...

    40% of the Sea Turtles that Nested in the Leatherback Marine Park are New

    During the nesting season of the leatherback sea turtle, which began last October and ends in March, they have recorded 31 turtles of which 40% of those are new in the Leatherback Marine National Park.Rotney Stone, administrator Leatherback Marine...

    Costa Rica Awards 6 Clean Energy Projects

    Costa Rica News - Costa Rica's government signed "letters of intent" with local private companies to develop six clean energy projects that will to generate 99 megawatts (MW), officials said.State authorities Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), rector of the...

    Blue Carbon, Treasure Hidden in Wetlands

    Mangroves and wetlands could be the right way to reach the goal of a carbon neutral country by 2021.

    Costa Rica Registers New Bird Species

    Costa Rica News - Costa Rica already boasts 5% of the world’s biodiversity and as a land bridge between North and South America Costa Rica is the causeway for migrating bird species between these 2 continents making this country...

    Work in Order to Restrict Herbicide used in Pineapple Industry

    The herbicide bromacil is one of the most used by the pineapple sector in their plantations, and the Directorate of Environmental Quality Management (DIGECA), Ministry of Environment, Energy and Mares (MINAEM) recognized that there are levels of herbicide in...

    Representatives of 17 Countries Analyzed Forest Protection Financial Strategies

    Costa Rica News – This week in Costa Rica representatives of 17 countries analyzed tools to finance the protection and responsible forest protection and management, organizers said.The event is organized by the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center...

    Costa Rica Investigates Deaths of 280 Sea Turtles

    Costa Rica News - A formal investigation was launched this week to determine the cause of death of approximately 280 sea turtles in the Gulf of Dulce, on the southern Pacific coast, a situation that was denounced by environmentalists,...
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    What to Do If You Have a Medical Emergency in Costa Rica as a Tourist

    Costa Rica is a safe and popular travel destination, but accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere. Whether it’s a...
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