Environment

THIMPHU (IDN) - Keen to guard its ranking as Asia's happiest country, Bhutan has hosted a climate summit and an international symposium accompanied by an exhibition in the Kingdom's capital Thimphu – far away from the hustle and bustle...

Between 2009 and 2010, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama and Belize generated 237.2 gigawatt-hours of wind energy – though the biggest projects are in Costa Rica and Nicaragua."]With oil prices fluctuating wildly and global warming a...

Scientists at Los Diamantes develop genetic improvement programs in papaya, guava, pejibaye and cas plantations. They also evaluate promising materials extracted from tropical roots, fruits, and banana; and study management practices in palmetto, fruits, and other tropical crops."]San José...

"Jatropha seeds have great performance to produce high quality oil, the plantation is perennial, and adapts well." This has been the conclusion of the videoconference "Presentation of the Jatropha curcas L. network for investigation, development, and innovation in the...

Hydroelectric power still is the main renewable energy source in Latin America and the Caribbean."]Washington, D.C., U.S.A. – Latin America and the Caribbean are the world’s cleanest regions when it comes to energy sources.Renewable sources meet 30% of the...

More innovation is required to meet the challenges that climate change imposes on agriculture and to ensure that agricultural practices respect the natural balance that will ensure our survival as a society."]San Jose, Costa Rica, October 21 (ECLAC/FAO/IICA). Despite the...

Frankling Chang, Costa Rican astronaut, on climate change and Odyssey 2050"Odissey 2050", an animated film made in Costa Rica was released to the public last Friday. The movie was produced in collaboration with the British Embassy, and its purpose...

Tourists have come to associate Costa Rica with breathtaking views of the likes of Arenal, Irazu, Poas and Turrialba; lush rainforests, beautiful, exotic beaches, great surfing, and a love of nature that is embodied in both the land and...

Pavulonia a multipurpose tree of Chinese origin, is able to capture 50% of carbon dioxide, used to feed livestock, wood provides only 9 years, nourishing the earth's crust and shade to avoid the loss of weight gained by high...

Central America has tremendous opportunities in developing green energy. From biofuels to hydro and wind to thermal there is a lot these central American countries can provide.Honduras’ first wind power plant began operations amid an ongoing energy crisis that...