Environment
Municipality of Desamparados Launches Web Portal for Composters
Costa Rica generates, on average, 3,855 tons of solid waste every day and it is estimated that each family produces 11 kilograms of waste per week. The vast majority of this waste ends up in a landfill. More than...
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The Fascinating Tropical Forests of Costa Rica
This region of the tropical forest of Costa Rica are important because they are the last remaining zone where the almond tree (Dipteryx panamensis) is dominant and is the habitat for a number of endangered species, both animal and...
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Costa Rica Improves Crocodile Management in Ecotourism Areas
The National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) of Costa Rica today began an investigation to improve the control and management of crocodiles in the North Pacific, to counter negative interactions with human beings.Supported by the Guanacaste Chamber of Tourism,...
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This is How Costa Rica Doubled Its Number of Forests
Costa Rica is characterized by its paradisiacal beaches and tropical forests. And although it is true that tourism is one of its main economic activities
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Canada’s Heat Wave Would Have Been “Almost Impossible” Without Climate Change
The unusual heat wave that hit southwestern Canada and the northwestern United States with record temperatures last week would have been "almost impossible" if the planet was not immersed in a process of climate change fueled by the greenhouse...
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Effort Sharing: Role of Climate Action Companies in Achieving Global Emission Targets
As most of us know, the main reason behind increasing global warming is the increase in greenhouse emissions. And, what are the drivers of greenhouse emissions? Carbon dioxide and heat-trapping gases. While climate change and its impact cannot be...
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The Costa Rican Quetzal: One of the Most Beautiful Birds in the World
Its plumage was sought after like gold and precious stones. Classified by numerous experts as one of the most beautiful birds in the world. With an iridescent green and red body, yellow beak, and a multi-colored tail that can...
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Municipalities of the Northern Zone of Costa Rica Win Central American Contest in Solid Waste Management
In Costa Rica, a group of 3 local governments, through a joint project, between Los Chiles, Upala and Guatuso were winners of the #MiMuniSí Contest. The award ceremony was held on June 10th in a virtual event and, thanks...
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Costa Rica Signs A New Alliance to Protect the Seas as One of the Solutions to Climate Change
Costa Rica, Chile, France, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a new global alliance to promote the role of marine protected areas (MPAs) as nature-based solutions to combat climate change, in advance of the conferences that the...
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The Air We Breathe, As Well As the Drive for Reforestation in Costa Rica
When we get up and have a cup of coffee while we observe the captivating blue of the sky and the greenery of nature we get convinced for contributing to our planet, that is "planting a tree", to guarantee...
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Enter 30 National Parks for Free This Sunday in Costa Rica
On August 24th of each year, regardless of your nationality, you can enter our National Parks without paying, free...