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“Kokusho-bi”: Japan Introduces “Cruelly Hot Day” Category for 40°C Temperatures

Climate change is forcing governments to redefine their vocabulary. As summers shatter historical records year after year, the Japan Meteorological Agency

Franklin Chang-Díaz: “The Planet is Not Fragile; We Are the Fragile Ones”

A Perspective from Outer Space From the cupola of a space shuttle, Earth appears as a vibrant blue sphere protected by an atmosphere as thin as the skin of an onion. However, for Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz, the Costa Rican astronaut...

El Niño Is Coming To Costa Rica: NMI Forecasts Up To A 30% Drop in Rainfall and Rising Temperatures

Temperatures are expected to rise by up to 1 degree in the second half of the year Guanacaste is expected to be the hardest-hit province.

High Noon Sun Will Bring Rising Temperatures to Costa Rica: April is Expected to Bring High Temperatures and Little Cloud Cover

“April will be much warmer than March, with little rainfall and direct sunlight,” the NMI reported.

Do You Know What The Flags On The Beaches Mean? Tips For Staying Safe This Holy Week

Experts warn of high waves and rip currents on Costa Rican beaches.

20 Years of Earth Hour: Why Are the Lights Being Turned Off, and Which Countries Are Participating?

Earth Hour was launched by the environmental organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which states that “millions of people in more than 190 countries and territories across the globe” will join the event.

Costa Rica Reaches 120 Wildfires and Breaks Historical Records Ahead of a Critical Month

This figure already exceeds the records set in 2024, which was the most critical year of the past decade, according to the Fire Department.

The Association Of Geologists Warns That The Area Affected By Mining In Crucitas Could Reach Up To 10,000 Hectares

The Costa Rican Association of Geologists (CGCR) presented a report on Wednesday regarding the area impacted by illegal mining in Crucitas, which is estimated to cover up to 10,000 hectares.

Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Is Emerging as a Climate Resilience Strategy, Not a Stopgap

Distributed treatment is becoming central to climate adaptation and long-term water security As climate patterns become more volatile, communities are facing more intense rainfall, stronger storms, prolonged droughts, and increasing pressure on freshwater supplies. Changing weather patterns are forcing water...

Government Declares Phytosanitary Emergency Due to Fungus in Sugarcane

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) declared a phytosanitary emergency in response to the presence of the orange rust fungus in the country.
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