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Exploring the Effects of Real Estate Development in Guanacaste
Real estate development has been a major force of change in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. From its roots in early history to its modern day impacts on the economy, culture, and environment, these developments have shaped the development of the area in...
Foundations to build wildlife crossings in Guanacaste
Foundations to build wildlife crossings in Guanacaste February 24, 2023 The Clean Wave and SalveMonos Foundation raised funds to build 19 wildlife crossings in Guanacaste. They will be used as bridges so howler monkeys that live in the area can move from one...
A Transformational Recovery Story:The Monteverde Institute
Since 1998 the Monteverde Institute has been at the forefront of reforestation in the forests of Costa Rica. In that effort we have planted more than 250,000 trees. Each year our two nurseries provide around 14,000 young trees to the local communities and preserves as...
Human Disconnection From Nature: Modern Life not Fulfilling Our needs
It is widely accepted that we are more disconnected from nature today than we were a century ago, but is that actually true? A recent study we conducted suggests that it is—and that may be bad news not only for our well-being but also for the environment.
MISLEADING MARKETING: WHAT IS GREENWASHING ?
Loads of brands are doing it. There’s a lot of money in it! But what is greenwashing, exactly? BThanks to Arwa Lodhi Good news! The environmental marketing firm TerraChoice reports that products labeled “green” increased by 73% from 2009 to 2010, and that big box/mega...
Endangered Animals in Costa Rica and Where to See Them Before It’s Too Late
The Geoffroy's spider monkey population in Costa Rican is diminishing due to deforestation | © PhotoStock-Israel / Alamy Stock Photo Costa Rica has more than 200 animals on the endangered species list, many of which are listed as critically endangered due to...
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