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Costa Rica Improves Its Capabilities to Treat Dangerous Components of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The country is preparing for a new WEEE-TON that includes workshops, talks and special awareness campaigns in educational centers in the country.Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) contains high-risk toxic components, especially heavy metals and brominated flame retardant substances. ...
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Growing Agreements for Increased Electric Vehicle Traffic in Costa Rica
Many advances have been made in Costa Rica towards the goal of a more sustainable country, with renewable energy and demand for electric vehicles.Last year 2022, the Central American country reached the highest market share in the Americas...
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Breathtaking Hike Up Cerro Chirripò, the Highest Peak in Costa Rica
Hiking to the highest peak in Costa Rica is a thrilling and rewarding adventure that offers spectacular views and a chance to connect with nature in a unique way. Standing at an impressive height of 3,820 meters (12,532 feet),...
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The Borinquen I Geothermal Project Exceeds 40% Construction Progress
The Borinquen I Geothermal Project continues with the execution of works that will provide 55 megawatts of renewable energy to meet the national electricity demand. Currently, Borinquen I has 40.8% construction progress. The plant will take advantage of the...
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Annual Count Identified Population of More than 2 Thousand Scarlet Macaws in the Costa Rican Central Pacific
The scarlet macaw (Aramacao) is one of the most emblematic birds of Costa Rica. Its importance lies not only in its great beauty but also in its ability to coexist with humans, its importance as an umbrella species (by...
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Up to 20% Of Waste That Ends up on Beaches in Costa Rica is From Household Appliances
Foams, internal components and parts of the packaging of refrigerators, washing machines and other appliances arrive daily at different beaches through the mouths of the main rivers.This waste represents up to 20% of what is collected in the different...
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Experts Predict a Decrease in the Cold Front Season for Costa Rica
The cold front season in Costa Rica will be less frequent and intense than usual in 2023.This is what experts from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) predict, mainly influenced by the El Niño phenomenon.“During El Niño, that is more...
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42 Guanacaste Agricultural Farms Receive the Ecological Blue Flag Award
This year, 719 agricultural farms throughout the country receive the award in the Agricultural Category of the Ecological Blue Flag Program, in recognition of the effort in the application of practices for the sustainable management of natural resources in...
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My Guardian Challenge 2023 Contest Already Has Winners in Costa Rica
Students, families and schools positively impacted the environment by taking on one eco-challenge at a timeWithin the framework of My Guardian Challenge 2023, participants planted 1,763 native trees, promoted 86 orchards and 81 gardens for pollinators in schools and...
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Zero Carbon in the Costa Rica Private Sector: Yes It Is Possible
Achieving “net zero” emissions in the private sector is possible with a roadmap and business strategy. The NDC Action Project works in both areas, which has the support of the Business Alliance for Development (AED), which brings together more...
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Costa Rica Improves Its Capabilities to Treat Dangerous Components of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The country is preparing for a new WEEE-TON that includes workshops, talks and special awareness campaigns in educational centers...