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The Hammerhead Shark Listed as a Critically Endangered Species
The red list of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) of 2019 shows that, at least, 73 species worldwide are declining, while only 10 have reported improvements. Among those in a more alarming state is the...
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Hiking In Costa Rica's Mountains: An Unforgettable Experience
About the recently commemorated International Mountain Day, we want to tell you about the three most beautiful mountains in Costa Rica that you should visit. Although Costa Rica is known worldwide for having exotic beaches and lush rainforests, it...
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Get to Know More about La Amistad International Park.
Meet walking one of the most charming places on the planet, the Amistad International Park. It is one of the special corners of the world with a peculiar charm and where you can see incredible panoramic views of beauty...
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Arenal Power Plant: 40 Years Generating Renewable Electricity
Last Tuesday, December 4th, 2019, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Arenal Hydroelectric Plant in Tilarán Park
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Imagine Costa Rica with no Mountains; Now Let's Celebrate International Mountain Day
Mountains are actually extremely important (they do have their own holiday!) and integral to life on our planet for human beings, animals, plants —pretty much the entire global ecosystem. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the body responsible for organizing this worldwide commemoration
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The MD-2 Pineapple Variety: The Bitter Side of Sweetness
As it is well known, since 2007, Costa Rica dominates the world’s pineapple market, thanks to the MD-2 variety (better known as “Sweet Gold” or “Golden”)
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Costa Rica Prohibits Use of Glyphosate in Its Protected Wild Areas
The National System of Conservation Areas (Sinac) issued a guideline, which prohibits the use of glyphosate in the 11 Protected Wild Areas (ASP) of the country, as well as in the institution's offices
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Deep Seabed Mining: Great Potential and High Risk For The Planet
Costa Rica is a country that has so much to offer the world, with its rich biodiversity, its happy hard-working people who fight, who care and love their surroundings, from all angles it is beautiful, with its beaches, rivers,...
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North Region Declared on Green Alert for New Cold Front.
According to the National Meteorological, during the next two days, the influence of the Cold Front # 2 is foreseen in the national territory; associated with its passage, the atmospheric pressure levels in the region remain high, generating strong...
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Environment Groups Against Pineapple Crops In Térraba-Sierpe Wetland
Costa Rica is going through a complicated situation because it is divided between those who want to protect its wonderful biodiversity and those who are not willing to contribute to making that happen by taking predatory actions that can...
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Costa Rican Philharmonic Brings Back the Greats of 2000s Alternative Rock and Pop Punk
The Costa Rica Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert featuring some of the most memorable alternative rock and pop punk...