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Drought in Central America straining food supply of more than 2 million people

A drought affecting several countries in Central America has caused significant losses in crops, affecting more than two million people, warned the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

San José to face water rationing for at least six more weeks

Water supply problems in Costa Rica’s capital will persist at least through May, according to projections from the Water and Sewers Institute (AyA).

Aerial imaging shows dramatic effects of drought on California’s trees

A combination of laser-imaging technology and satellite data has shed new light on the devastating impacts of California's ongoing drought.

Save water, ban golf courses, says Costa Rican lawmaker

Broad Front Party legislator Suray Carrillo Guevara is drafting a water conservation bill that would ban existing and future golf courses in Costa Rica.
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Astronomers Discover Fastest Known Star in the Milky Way

Scientists have discovered S301, a star traveling at 8% of the speed of light around the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Its orbit could help test Einstein’s theory of relativity and reveal how quickly Sagittarius A* rotates.

Costa Rica Weekend Forecast Calls for Rain and Thunderstorms

Unfortunately, the break in the rain won't last. Costa Rica's National Meteorological Institute expects instability to build over the weekend, and Saturday is shaping...

Costa Rica Plans to Move Domestic Flights Out of Juan Santamaría

If you fly into Costa Rica and connect onward to Drake Bay, Tortuguero, Nosara or Puerto Jiménez, the government wants to move that second...

Costa Rica Plants a Tiny Urban Forest in Curridabat

Around 1,540 native plants are being placed in a small area of Curridabat to create an experimental urban forest using the Japanese Miyawaki method.