Six companies to offer cleaner, cheaper energy during dry season
Wind farms and hydroelectric projects will supply electricity to some 225,000 homes.
Costa Rican government lauds new clean-technology buses
New higher capacity hybrid buses unveiled on Wednesday in San José.
Inter-American Development Bank gives Costa Rica dam project a boost
A change in the loan structure to Costa Rica’s ambitious Reventazón Hydroelectric Dam will allow more legroom for repayment.
A first step toward carbon neutrality
Environment Ministry officials on Wednesday presented the first phase of Costa Rica’s plan to be completely carbon-neutral by 2021.
A renewable power generation primer
While the commercial generation of solar energy in Costa Rica is just getting started, experts foresee quick growth as the cost of generating solar energy drops.
Costa Rica’s past and future clash over energy
The country sooner or later will be forced to open to much greater private participation in the generation of electricity in order to meet demand, simply because it probably cannot afford not to.
Seeking new options for Costa Rica’s farmers
According to sustainable agriculture experts, Costa Rica’s current agricultural system is threatening its own future through farming practices that over-exploit the natural resources.
The present and future of sustainable agriculture
Sooner or later we’ll be obligated to take the course of sustainable development.
Living Light: Using renewable energy in the home
In most areas, solar energy is the most logical renewable-energy option for Costa Rica, which averages about 5.5 hours of usable sunlight per day.
The pursuit of national energy independence
To address energy independence, we must separately discuss power generation and transportation.
Creating with nature: Green building basics
Costa Rica is one of the leaders among developing countries in the construction of "green" buildings, which come in all types, shapes and sizes.
Keeping score with certification of green buildings
Who decides when a building is certified “green?“
‘Green’ architecture fair coming to San José
Sustainable construction conference draws international experts.
In Limón, a sustainable community takes shape
First in a two part series on how EARTH University is innovating new ways to improve the environment in Costa Rica and beyond.
La EcoVilla: Real Estate takes a green turn
The EcoVilla provides an alluring look at how many residents of Costa Rica might live in the not-too-distant future.
Costa Rica: A leader and laboratory once again
The Tico Times has decided to create this forum to share information on sustainable living in both the print edition of the newspaper and on our website.
Ecovillages: The way of the future
Ecovillages integrate green building, organic agriculture, alternative energies, along with Earth-based spirituality and progressive education for our children.
Bill Clinton to speak at Environment Forum
Former U.S. President will give the keynote address at the same event where his former vice president Al Gore talked last year.
EARTH University goes global
Second in a two part series on how EARTH University is innovating new ways to improve the environment in Costa Rica and beyond.
