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Carbon-neutrality

How one island powered itself with a volcano

Geothermal energy, the productive use of the vast quantity of thermal energy within Earth's crust, is one of the few renewable, low-carbon emission energy sources that can consistently generate power 24-hours a day, irrespective of the season.

Let the gas prices climb, but give us electric cars

If the price of gas goes down, none of us will do anything to change.

Laura Chinchilla’s environmental report card

A comprehensive Tico Times analysis of the environmental successes and failures by the outgoing National Liberation Party administration of Laura Chinchilla. The first part in a two part series about the future of the environment in Costa Rica.

Why was Costa Rica removed from the list of the world’s most ethical travel destinations?

It's been a tough few months for Costa Rica's global image. The country has seen its scores drop in everything from press freedom to environmental performance, and it is likely knocked out of the running to become the world's first carbon-neutral country.

Solís to suspend Costa Rica’s carbon neutrality goal

According to Solís’ environmental advisor, Patricia Madrigal, the party plans to set a more realistic date for carbon neutrality, likely around 2025.

Where is the environmental discussion in Costa Rica’s presidential campaign?

In December, the advocacy group Environmental Network Alliance hoped to bring green issues to the forefront of Costa Rica's presidential debates by scheduling an environmental forum for candidates. Only two of 13 candidates – Luis Guillermo Solís and José María Villalta – showed up.

Costa Rica no longer ranks in the world’s top ‘green’ countries

Is Costa Rica really as green as it says it is? Not according to Yale's Environmental Performance Index (EPI).

Costa Rica to build 3 geothermal electricity plants with Japanese funding

A $560 million loan over the next 40 years will hopefully bring Costa Rica closer to its goal to generate 95 percent of its electricity with renewable resources.

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