The Dilemma of Geothermal Power in Costa Rica
Monday, March 2nd, 2009Tierramerica has an interesting article today I recommend reading on the push by the state-owned utility, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), to expand geothermal power generation in Costa Rica. ICE wants to open up two new projects that essentially tap into Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja volcano. The problem: both projects would have […]
IDB Loan for Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rican Wilderness Areas / Prestamo de BID para turismo sostenible en áreas silvestres de Costa Rica
Wednesday, December 20th, 2006From the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): IDB approves $20 million loan to Costa Rica for sustainable tourism in protected wilderness areas Program seeks to generate revenue for National Conservation Areas System and benefit neighboring communities A $20 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank will support a program to promote sustainable tourism in protected wilderness […]