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Ethanol: an intermediate step towards electromobility in Latin America?

In the midst of global efforts in the search for less polluting fuels, ethanol may be an intermediate step towards electromobility in Latin America,...

UN Aims to Forge New Way of Tracking Greenhouse Gases

The United Nations has launched a major effort to try to fill a key gap in the fight against climate change: standardized, real-time tracking...

Costa Rican Congress Abandons Escazu Agreement on Environment

The Costa Rican Congress voted on Wednesday to abandon the Escazu Agreement on the environment, despite the fact that the country was, together with...

Electric Cars in Costa Rica: Is it possible to drive from coast to coast?

Electric vehicles have been gaining ground in the Costa Rican market. Many people have opted to buy these environmentally friendly cars. However, many consumers...

Energy Consumption in Costa Rica: 5 Ways to Cut Down

A frontrunner in renewable energy, 95-98% of Costa Rica's electricity comes from renewable sources. While hydroelectricity is the largest source, other sources include wind,...

Here Is Why You Need To Think Before You Pick Another Plastic

Less than 9% of all plastic gets recycled. Sad isn’t it? All of us are aware of the harmful effect of plastic on the environment....

Oceans saved us, now we can return the favor

Humanity must heal oceans made sick by climate change, pollution and overfishing in order to rescue marine life and save ourselves, experts warned ahead...

Green Jobs in Costa Rica: A way to reduce unemployment and achieve sustainability

At the International Congress on Sustainable Cities 2022, a group of experts presented a strategy to increase job opportunities by creating green employment in...

Costa Rican Environmentalists Asks for Endangered Shark Protection

A marine conservation group calls for defense of hammerhead, silky and thresher shark species in Costa Rica. Specifically, they ask current President Carlos Alvarado,...

Cities Worldwide Dim Lights to Mark Earth Hour

From Singapore to Buenos Aires, cities around the world turned off their lights Saturday to mark Earth Hour, with this year's event highlighting the...

The Costa Rica Strategy to Reduce Greenhouse Gas in Farming

Costa Rica has approximately 1.6 million head of cattle, according to The National Institute of Statistics and Census’ (INEC) latest National Agricultural Survey. This...

What is the Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a popular phenomenon in the 21st century. Since its inception into the world as an established idea in 2009, it has become...

Deforestation, climate change making outdoor work unsafe: study

A double-blow of forest destruction and climate change has caused temperatures to soar in many tropical locations, making outdoor work unsafe for millions of...

Costa Rica and the Crystal Waters Project

When hundreds of tribes and thousands of supporters gathered at Standing Rock in the U.S. midwest to protest a pipeline that threatened the local...
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Costa Rica Tech Group Unveils Sweeping AI and Blockchain Law Proposal

A newly formed private technology industry group has unveiled a sweeping legislative proposal that would set rules for artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital assets and...

Costa Rica Expands Yellow Fever Vaccine Rule to Eight More Countries

Costa Ricans and legal residents planning trips to several parts of South America and the Caribbean need to check their vaccination records before heading...

Demolished Pavones Restaurant owner releases book about the experience

For nearly two decades, Nicholas Cena has called Pavones, Costa Rica, home. What began as a visit to see his sister eventually became a...

Who is behind Costa Rica’s proposed AI data centers?

Two AI data centers seek vast power and water in Costa Rica. Who is financing them is still unknown.