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Going Green in Costa Rica

Global Warming “The Movie”

Eco-tourism in Costa Rica

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/movies/global_warming_version2.swf

Costa Rica’s Renewable Sources

BBC Article

Wind (Ocean)

Solar

Biomass - Ethanol (Sugar Cane)

Hydroelectric (82%)

Something to talk about?

Why are emissions per capita less in Costa Rica than in the United States?

What is the main export?

Quotes from Costa Rica

"Costa Rica has been the only country in Central America ahead of everyone else, in terms of protecting the environment," said Jose Vasquez, from the World Wildlife Fund.

“We need to be an example to the rest of the world” Alex Khajavi, Nature Air airline

If any country can do it, it's Costa Rica," said Sergio Musmanni, who is helping to lead the government's new national climate change strategy.

Commitment

In February 2008 , Norway, New Zealand, Iceland and Costa Rica made a commitment to go carbon neutral.

If any country can do it, it's Costa Rica," said Sergio Musmanni, who is helping to lead the government's new national climate change strategy.