Under the banner of tackling climate change and reducing pollution, students from the Natural Resources Management program (MARENA) at the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) are spearheading an innovative project known as Liquid Trees. The research focuses on utilizing microalgae as an effective tool for carbon dioxide (CO₂) absorption. According […]
Daily Archives: October 22, 2024
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The celebration of Costa Rica’s National Masquerade Day on October 31st has already begun at the National Library in San José.For the remainder of the month, attendees will be able to enjoy the exhibition “We Are Celebrating…” Oh, let’s celebrate! The exhibition showcases the work of various mask artists: Mario […]
Considering that forests, water, biodiversity, and environmental services are priceless, various environmental groups are preparing all their legal weapons to prevent the exploitation of the Crucitas mine. The warning comes at a time when the government of Rodrigo Chaves has proposed a bill to auction the exploration and exploitation of […]
One learns to get along with their sadness and also learns to recognize it in others. Growing up is recognizing the sadness that hides behind a face.Sadness learns to settle in our lives and is even an element of social interaction: there are relationships based on sharing sadness without knowing […]
Costa Rica’s main attraction lies in the opportunity to immerse oneself in nature and witness biodiversity in all its splendor. National parks, biological corridors, nature reserves, and other protected areas attract millions of tourists each year. As travelers increasingly seek authentic vacation experiences, sustainable tourism has surged in popularity. For […]
The COP16, the largest United Nations summit for the protection of nature, concluded its first day on Monday in Colombia with urgent calls to invest resources and reach concrete agreements to stop the destruction of the planet’s biodiversity before it is too late. The two-week meeting of delegates from the […]
RICO’s Q – Good news for non-residents (visitors) who can now drive in Costa Rica with their foreign driver’s license for their legal period of stay in the country. Let me explain. North Americans (Canadians and Americans) and Europeans, among others for example now have up to six months of […]
Big changes are on the horizon for San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, with Mayor Diego Miranda unveiling a bold new vision. Mayor Miranda introduced the Operativo San José 2.0 pilot plan, outlining a series of initiatives aimed at transforming the capital into a more livable city. Key elements of […]
QCOSTARICA — The year is on track to surpass the previous record of crimes where the victims are the elderly. In 2023, 6,390 cases were recorded and this year, with the last quarter still to go, there are already 6,182 cases. The effects are varied, but the assets of people […]