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What Do You Know about Costa Rica's Decarbonization Plan?
For many years now, in different parts of the world, there has been the talk of climate change and all its negative consequences that affect the quality of life of people worldwide
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Gold Fever in Crucitas: A Mining Project Versus The Environment
Central American countries have always suffered endless depredation of their natural resources
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4 People Investigated for Trafficking Insects to “Black Market” in Europe
A butterfly farm located in Uvita de Osa, Puntarenas, is subject to investigation by the authorities because it apparently works as a “smoke-screen” for the trafficking of insect species in the "black market" of Europe
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Costa Rica to Build First Plant to Manufacture Recycled Plastic Blocks
Costa Rica will have its first plant in the country to building blocks from plastic waste, in such a way that they generate ecological construction systems
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Recycling in Costa Rica Increased 469% in Only 2 Years
In 2017, according to the Ministry of Health, our country recycled 100,200 tons of waste. That figure is 469% higher than recycled waste in 2015
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The “Old” Controversy over Oil Exploitation in Costa Rica Is Back on
The proposal “Use of National Energy Resources” -read it correctly: let's exploit oil, export electricity, and weaken the MINAE- that would be submitted to a referendum if it achieves 5% of the signatures of the electoral roll, is a...
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Species of Snake Previously Seen Only in Panama Spotted in Costa Rica
A new species of snake was identified in our country in recent weeks. It is the dwarf snake of Barbour (Trimetopon Barburi, Dipsadidae), which had only been seen previously in Panama
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Costa Rican Deputies Pass Bill to Regulate Single-Use Plastics
With the vote of 39 deputies, the N° 20,985 file that regulates the use of single-use plastics became a Law of the Republic of Costa Rica.This initiative was undervalued by some sectors as a step forward in the defense...
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“Eco-Drive” Program Trained 2,300 Drivers in Cost Reduction and Environmental Impact
Hay 2,300 conductores de flotas de 24 compañías costarricenses que fueron capacitados en reducción de costos bajo el programa gratuito Eco-Drive. El programa tiene como objetivo mejorar la eficiencia del combustible y reducir el impacto ambiental negativo , así como prevenir accidentes de tráfico
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Costa Rica Hosted The IV World Forum Of Low Carbon Cities
Costa Rica hosted for the first time the IV World Forum of Low Carbon Cities, this October 23 and 24 in the city of San José, whose objective was to disseminate knowledge and promote innovative solutions that collectively build new cities that are resilient to climate change.
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Ready to Travel This Summer? These Five Tips Will Help You Achieve the Best of It
If you're thinking about taking a well-deserved vacation this summer, this may be the best time to start planning....