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Banana sector expected to rebound in 2010
by MARVIN S. BARQUEROBanana growers expect a strong upturn in the industry this year, which will lead to an estimated harvest of 107 million boxes of 18 kilos each.The rise, which may reach up to 23%, would be very...
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Only two of 61 beaches get five-star Blue Flag rating
by LUIS EDO. DIAZ; translation and further editing by TCRN StaffOf the 61 beaches awarded a rating by the Ecological Blue Flag Program (PBAE) only two of them, Playa Blanca in Punta Leona, and Langosta in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste-achieved...
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The Search for the Rare Blue Morpho in Costa Rica
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Elizabeth MannFor a year one of my dreams had been to see and film the Blue Morpho butterfly in its natural habitat. On January 13, 2010, I finally had my chance to search for one of the...
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Annual Biofuel Conference Set for Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, CR --- (April 7, 2010) The world depends on energy for common, every day activities and much more. Gasoline and diesel are vital for societies across the globe to function. As technology and industries such as aviation...
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Energy saving campaign set to launch
by TCRN StaffThe Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) is launching a campaign to save energy, with the intent to reduce consumption by 120 megawatts.The campaign, whose cost amounts to ¢350 million, will be scheduled to start this month in...
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Cataloging the biodiversity of Coco Island
by TCRN StaffScientists from the Universidad Nacional (UNA) discovered six new species of ferns in Isla del Coco, a finding that joined the list of terrestrial species in this national park, located in the Pacific Ocean.According to Alexander Rojas,...
Environment
Global ban on bluefin tuna receives Costa Rican Support
by TCRN StaffCosta Rica will lead its support this month in Qatar, Middle East, where the initiative to help stem overfishing of Bluefin tuna.This was confirmed this week by Jorge Rodriguez, Minister of Environment, Energy and Telecommunications (Minaet) and...
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New geothermal power plant over half complete
by TCRN StaffThe construction of a new geothermal power plant in Liberia, Guanacaste, is now 55% complete, according to the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) last week.The plant, called The Pailas, is located near the national park Rincon de...
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Elizabeth’s Secret Garden Stays Eco in Costa Rica Jungles
by Elizabeth Mann - Eco Writer for TCRNThe first six days of my Costa Rica tour, I stayed with an eco community living up in the jungles. The community is called VerdEnergia and they are working towards replanting a...
Environment
Litigation slows construction of new hydroelectric dam Toro III
by TCRN StaffA conflict over expropriation has slowed the construction of the hydroelectric plant Toro III and raised its cost by $ 2 million.The construction is being developed in Venice, canton of San Carlos, Alajuela, by the Costa Rican...
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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...