Environment
Researching Climate Change on the Osa Peninsula
Conservation organizations are studying sea turtles and other Costa Rican wildlife to discover the effects of climate change on the biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
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New germplasm bank aims to improve citrus in Costa Rica
The Tropical Agricultural Research and Training opened a citrus germplasm bank in order to strengthen this variety of plants against various pests and diseases.
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Ocean’s dead zones expanding; billfish more exposed to capture
A recent research study revealed that billfish and other finfish are becoming more vulnerable to overfishing as dead zones (hypoxic zones) expand and shoal closer to the sea surface.
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Panama – first Central American country to restrict longlining
PANAMA CITY, Panama and FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., USA – After banning commercial purse seining from its waters in July, the Republic of Panama has taken further steps adding restrictions on longlining for the conservation of its marine life and...
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Electric car coming to Costa Rica
Mitsubishi Motors will launch their first electric car in Costa Rica in February 2011. Mitsubishi is launching the vehicle in Costa Rica before any other country in the Americas due to the progressive plans Costa Rica has made to...
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“Cancun agreements” approved despite the rejection of Bolivia
The prognosis was not looking good in Cancun, but eventually the states participating in the United Nations climate summit were able to reach a general agreement to set the foundations for a global climate regime, despite the opposition of one...
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Titi Conservation Alliance: Sustainable Development and Conservation in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Region
TCRN Regional Correspondent: Katrina PalmerManuel Antonio's cocktail party for the Mono Titis!Celebrating local sustainability, the Titi Conservation Alliance and members of the Quepos/Manuel Antonio community recently came together to 'toast the Titis' and enjoy a special evening of sumptuous...
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Lufthansa Unveils Plan to Test Biofuels on Regular Domestic Flights
30 November 2010, Deutsche Welle
Author: Richard Connor (AFP, AP, dpa), Editor: Nancy IsensonGerman airline Lufthansa plans to begin testing the use of biofuels on one of its popular domestic flight routes from April next year. The carrier hopes to...
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Costa Rica Retirement: Lower Costs, Higher Lifestyle
Featured Columnist – Retirement & Living
Kat SunloveTCRN Volunteer:So let’s talk money. Just how much can you save by living as a pensionado here in Costa Rica? For Baby Boomers facing the end of regular earnings, the question of how to...
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I Love Costa Rica – Retirement!
Featured Columnist – Retirement & Living
Kat SunloveTCRN Volunteer:
Back in the day, songster Randy Newman penned his celebrated anthem “I Love LA,” singing the praises of Los Angeles, California. As anyone who has ever visited that grand metropolis knows, there is...
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Fundación SMA as Support Network for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Costa Rica
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic and hereditary disease characterized by a loss of muscle strength due to...