Environment
Seed Farming for Jatropha May be Banned
Cultivation of jatropha, a plant used to produce environmentally-friendly biofuels, using seeds may be banned under a proposal being considered by the government because of concerns over crop yields, officials say.NEW DELHI — A ban will impact plans of public...
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Climate change is happening faster than previously predicted
Climate change is happening faster than previously predicted according to a new World Wildlife Fund report.LONDON, England (CNN) — Bringing together some of the most recent scientific reports and data, "Climate change: faster, stronger, sooner" reveals that global warming is...
Environment
Costa Rican bananas to achieve carbon neutrality in four years
The Costa Rican banana industry is the first banana industry in the world to put in place a coherent and holistic environmental strategy in order to offset its carbon dioxide emissions.Corbana, the Costa Rican banana producers’ association, has recently...
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Poás Volcano Eruptions Currently Continue Very Active
People in Heredia and Alajuela are reporting allergies, asthma, a itchy throat, a dry cough, and an itchy nose...