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Costa Rica and carbon neutrality

The year 2021 has seen climate change and carbon neutrality issues rise to the forefront of global consciousness. From the wildfires of the western United...

Government, car dealers agree to stop importing used cars over 14 years old

The government's initial proposal was to ban the import of used vehicles older than six years, but the used car industry bargained it up to 14 years. The Environment Ministry said the rule would help the country meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral.

Costa Rica’s renewable energy streak is still going, but what does that really mean?

So far this year, Costa Rica has generated all of its electricity without burning fossil fuels. But despite the excitement, statistics from the Environment Ministry show that this achievement does little to reduce the country’s overall reliance on fossil fuels.

Costa Rica recognizes first carbon-neutral banana company

Finca San Pablo General Manager Geraldo Mora said the banana farm shrunk its carbon footprint mainly by reducing its use of nitrogen-based fertilizers in favor of natural ones; reducing electricity consumption in its packing facility; and improving efficiency in transporting its product to the port in Limón.

Ad Astra Rocket’s breakup with the government puts Costa Rica’s hydrogen future on hold

Chang said he's been waiting for the past seven months for the state-owned oil refinery to sign off on the final stage of a jointly-developed hydrogen fuel project. In early March, he threw in the towel.

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.
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Costa Rica Adoption Review Deepens After Norway Final Report

Norway’s final report on international adoptions has turned Costa Rica’s recent file review into a sharper official finding: Norwegian authorities did not do enough...

João Fonseca Shoulder Scare Raises Wimbledon Questions

João Fonseca’s Wimbledon buildup took an unexpected turn Tuesday after the Brazilian withdrew from the Lexus Eastbourne Open because of discomfort in his right...

Costa Rica Begins License Checks for Bicimoto Drivers

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police have begun enforcing license and registration rules for “bicimotos,” the small motorized two-wheel vehicles that have become common on city...

Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Species Off Costa Rica

A team of Costa Rican and Brazilian scientists has identified a new species of deep-sea fish living in the Pacific waters off Costa Rica,...