Environment
Climate Migrants: a New (and Old) Impactful Trend
In these recent days, as the western US states burn, and parts of California suffer from a cloud of ash, so the US way of life is threatened by climate change. More than 8,000 wildfires have burned over 4m...
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Andrea Meza is the New Environment and Energy Minister of Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Transport Decarbonisation Alliance (TDA) informs that Andrea Meza has been named the new Minister for the Environment and Energy of Costa Rica. Ms. Meza has been the Director of Climate Change for Costa Rica since 2015,...
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Did you know that … the Tapir is the largest wild mammal in Costa Rica?
In addition to its robust body, an adult tapir can reach weights from 50 to 300 kilos. Despite its size, it is a shy and difficult animal to observe in the field
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The richest 1% of the world’s population emits twice as many greenhouse gases as the poorest half of the planet
The richest 1% of the world's population emits twice as many greenhouse gases as the poorest half of the planet, according to an Oxfam report
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They Solve the Mysterious Death of Hundreds of Elephants in Botswana
Between May and June of this year, hundreds of elephants were found dead in just two months in Botswana. The images of the lifeless bodies multiplied
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Ponderosa Park Ordered to Prohibit Visitors from Taking Selfies with Animals and Feeding Them
The Ponderosa Adventure Park, in Liberia, must prohibit its visitors from taking selfies with the animals they have and also feeding them
Environment
Competition Seeks to Find Solutions for solving Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Solid Waste
A competition seeks to find digital, collaborative and innovative solutions to fill gaps in the management of data on quantities generated or processed as well as greenhouse gas emissions from the solid waste sector
Environment
Costa Rican Red Cross and ICT Report Increase of Aquatic Rescues at Beaches
The frequency of aquatic rescues has been increasing in recent days not only due to the increase in beach visitation but also due to the climatic conditions, wind direction, the presence of rip currents and storm surges with extended...
Environment
INA receives recognition of Environmental Excellence
With a score of 106.25% for its performance in the execution and implementation of environmental practices, the Costa Rican National Learning Institute (INA) received the Recognition of Environmental Excellence
Environment
The Atlantic Trench, a Serious Nuclear Pollution Problem
Much is said about environmental pollution that includes everything that alters our environment, but little is made of reference to the pollution suffered by the waters in our oceans
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Canada at Risk of Another Devastating Wildfire Season
The federal government says Canada is at risk of another devastating wildfire season, following an unusually warm winter, widespread...