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Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Tico Times - December 3, 2024

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Meet the Anhinga: A Unique Wetland Bird Found in Costa Rica

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Church Leaders Unite Against Central America Mining Expansion

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Costa Rican Seeks to Re-Legalize Open-Pit Mining

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COP29 Highlights Costa Rica’s Role in Climate-Resilient Tourism

Tico Times -

Costa Rica continues to lead the charge in sustainable tourism by championing the Baku Declaration on Climate Action, unveiled on November 20 at the...

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Why Water Apples Are a Must-Try Fruit in Costa Rica

Vincent Losasso -

Part of the fun of moving from a temperate climate to the tropics is the discovery of new fruits. During my first year in...

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Costa Rica Fights Coral Bleaching with Pioneering Restoration Efforts

Tico Times -

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are critical to the health of our planet, supporting over one-quarter of all marine species....

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Global Survey Highlights Costa Rica’s Vulnerability to Extreme Weather Events

Tico Times -

According to the Global Climate Action Survey 2024, conducted by Gensler, Costa Rica is among the countries most severely impacted by extreme weather events...

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6 Wild Cats of Costa Rica: From Jaguars to Oncillas

Vincent Losasso -

The cat family is well represented in Costa Rica with six different species of felines calling the small country home. Throughout my years of...

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Wildlife Trafficking Threatens Costa Rica’s Biodiversity

Ileana Fernandez -

Wildlife trafficking poses a grave threat to Costa Rica's biodiversity, with species like snakes and turtles among the most targeted. Despite strict laws and...