Environment

For years, researchers, activists, and community leaders have demonstrated how Indigenous populations, Black people, and other racialized groups have been disproportionately affected by polluting industries. Now, a new law will require the Canadian government to better track this injustice...

Costa Rica is a country with a unique and complex geological history, shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity. The country's terrain is characterized by a combination of volcanic mountains, valleys, and coastlines, with over 200 volcanoes scattered...

Costa Rica, a Central American gem known for its lush rainforests, exotic wildlife, and breathtaking natural beauty, has attracted many celebrities who appreciate its unspoiled wilderness and adventure opportunities. Many stars have flocked to this eco-friendly destination to experience...

Costa Rica's environmental authorities shared Wednesday a series of statistics on incidents caused by the relationship between wild and domestic animals, including livestock.Pumas, jaguars, ocelots and coyotes, among other felines, have increased their prominence.Last year alone, as counted by...

Air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, kills many people around the world, including children, and is already more deadly than smoking, according to a report released Thursday under the auspices of Unicef.More than eight million people, including 700,000 children...

Experts project the formation of 21 tropical cyclones for this year's hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin.This was informed by the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (Minae), this Friday, in a press conference.This...

The Minister of Environment, Franz Tattenbach defended what he called “advances” in the Marine Environmental Services program and assured that in July they will begin with the formalization of contracts with the beneficiaries.According to Tattenbach, 296 mollusk gatherers have...

During this past weekend, environmental and diplomatic authorities from more than 30 countries met at the Heredia Convention Center for the event called “Immersed in Change”, focused on solutions for the protection of the oceans,The inauguration of the meeting...

The 2024 forest fire season officially ended in Costa Rica and is the most aggressive in the last 10 years.According to data from the Fire Department, 141 emergencies were attended and 27,865 hectares were burned.“The climax of the fire...

The Marine Corridor of the Eastern Tropical Pacific (CMAR) is celebrating 20 years of jointly protecting natural terrors that include Costa Rica's Cocos Island, as well as Ecuador's Galapagos, Colombia's Malpelo and Panama's Coiba.Authorities from the four countries met...