The University of Costa Rica (UCR) designed a system that reuses coffee waste and transforms it into energy. The model seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, and Latin America stands out as one of the […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Officials of the Osa Conservation Area (ACOSA-SINAC), together with the National Border Police Km 35 and the National Coast Guard of the environmental unit of Golfito, detained suspected illegal hunters. The surveillance and control operations were carried out in the Saladerito Beach sector, in Osa. At the site, a boat […]
The Awakening of Poás Volcano: A Watchful Eye on Nature’s Unpredictability In the heart of Costa Rica, the Poás Volcano stirs, capturing the attention of volcanologists and locals alike. This Easter week, the volcano showed signs of activity that have kept scientists on their toes, evaluating the potential for sudden […]
A Critical Juncture for Costa Rican Healthcare In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, a standoff simmers not amidst its famed volcanoes but within the corridors of its healthcare system. Since July 18, 2023, the National Union of Specialist Doctors (Siname) has escalated a movement that sees many refusing to […]
The Poás Volcano National Park will open again next Monday, April 8th, the authorities announced this past Wednesday.The decision is made after a visit by leaders and experts from the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response (CNE), Ministry of Environment and Energy (Minae), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock […]
The treacherous Darien Gap, a dense and lawless jungle straddling the border between Colombia and Panama, has become a perilous passage for hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking a better life in the United States. Despite the immense challenges and dangers faced by these individuals, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has […]
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) carries out various scientific experiments to study the upper atmosphere during the total solar eclipse on April 8th, which is seen in parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, declared one of their representatives. From the Wallops Island base in Virginia, […]
In a world where concrete jungles are the norm, the SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge (CWL) emerges as a beacon of holistic hospitality on Costa Rica’s untouched Osa Peninsula. This unique haven, brought to life by Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, promises an unparalleled experience that harmonizes wellness, environmental stewardship, and […]
In the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, where nature’s symphony plays day and night, a new environmental initiative is making headlines, not for the cacophony of modern life, but for the harmonious effort to restore nature’s balance. Spearheaded by The Clean Wave Foundation in collaboration with the Association of Education […]
QCOSTARICA — The United Kingdom Post Office (Post Office UK) carried out research into the costs for British tourists to travel to different parts of the world. Their Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer for the 18th annual Post Office Travel Money Holiday Money Report Holiday gathered the prices that tourists typically […]