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Costa Rica: A Stable Democracy with No Army but a Hurting Economy

Costa Rica, the "happiest" country in Latin America and a solid democracy without an army, elects new president and deputies this Sunday, amid a...

Costa Rica’s electric grid powered by 98% renewable energy for 7th straight year

The Costa Rican government expects the country will generate more than 98% of its electric energy from renewable resources in 2021. That means Costa Rica...

Renewable Energy: Costa Rica’s Energy Independence

You may recognize Costa Rica for its lush tropical rainforests and breathtaking beaches. However, Costa Rica has been making headlines in recent years for a...

Costa Rica’s electric grid powered by 98% renewable energy for 6th straight year

The Government of Costa Rica expects the country will generate more than 99% of its electric energy from renewable resources in 2020.

Coronavirus restrictions reduced driving deaths, International Transport Forum says

More than 1.3 million people die each year on the world's roads, and tens of millions are seriously injured.

Costa Rica explores using the ocean to generate electric power

The generation of maritime energy is technologically viable, but it is currently not very accessible from a financial point of view.

Costa Rica will run on more than 98% renewable energy for fifth consecutive year, government says

The Government of Costa Rica says the country will generate more than 99% of its energy from renewable sources in 2019. 

Renewables, electrification and efficiency the ideal scenario to combat climate change

It is becoming cheaper to invest in new solar, wind and hydroelectric plants.

Clean energy leader Costa Rica turns attention to electric cars

Costa Rica likes to advertise itself as an ecological paradise, where more than 98 percent of its electricity needs are met by clean energy. But in the automotive industry, it is lagging behind with just 600 out of 1.4 million private vehicles running on electricity rather than gas or diesel.

Costa Rica hits renewable energy mark for fourth year in a row

In 2018, just 1.44 percent of the country's electricity came from fossil fuel plants, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) said in a statement.

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