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Chamber of Beekeepers Denounced the Death of 2 Million Bees in a Puntarenas Farm
The National Chamber of Beekeeping Promotion regretted the incident that occurred on May 8th, 2020, in Esparza, Puntarenas, where more than 2 million bees died from agrochemical poisoning. “The community of Esparza de Puntarenas has witnessed the worst killing...
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Pollinators Are Essential for Economic Reactivation after COVID-19 Pandemic
In recent weeks, business chambers in Costa Rica have irresponsibly pressed for Costa Rica to allow the use of more agrochemicals without a toxicological evaluation to overcome the health crisis. Similar echoes are heard in other Latin American countries.This...
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Millions of Trees Can Be Saved With the Use of Hemp Toilet Paper
That the toilet paper industry is a major threat to forests and the environment is a fact. A 2019 report from the U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council indicates how the major brands of toilet paper and “wipes” predominantly use...
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Costa Rican Authorities Alert on Presence of “Killer Hornet” in the Country
The State Phytosanitary Service asked the population to alert about the presence in the country of the Asian giant hornet also known as the "killer hornet" since it represents a danger to the beekeeping and agricultural sector, even humans.Authorities...
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The Fauna In Costa Rican National Parks Has Re-adapted To Their Natural Way Of Life
The fauna at Manuel Antonio and other National Parks has returned to its natural way of life, since it was closed to visitors on March 23rd due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The Plastic Pollution Pandemic
There are more “microplastics” in the Ocean than there are stars in the sky. And also, there are already microplastics in the air
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Illegal Hunting Groups Raid in Corcovado National Park
Nearby residents of Drake Bay, in the canton of Osa, Puntarenas, reported that in recent days groups of people have raided the Corcovado National Park to hunt animals and then sell their meat.The president of the Drake Bay Rural...
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Corcovado National Park: One of the Few Natural Areas That Remain Virgin in Central America
Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for its effort in the preservation of indigenous flora and fauna. That is why this country has laws that strictly protect biodiversity. An example of this is the Corcovado National Park.This park is home...
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What Steps Have The Costa Rican Population Taken To Counter Climate Change?
Climate Change is an issue that today generates a direct impact on citizens, this includes their buying and consumption habits. It turns out that the company Eco Market Research carried out quantitative research in late 2019, focused on those...
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Arenal Conservation Area Authorities Seize Wildlife From Poachers
The Wildlife Program of the Arenal Huetar Norte Conservation Area (ACAHN), carried out in Sarapiquí the seizure of 13 Lapas (parrots) and 1 emú. The animals weretransferred to authorized sites for their care, review and then integration into...
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Liposuction and Liposculpture Are Prohibited as Treatment for Overweight and Obesity in Costa Rica
The declaration of obesity as a chronic disease of importance for public health is accompanied by the Costa Rican...