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$ 2.1 million plant keeps RECOPE in trouble

July 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The failed foray into the development of hydrogen – based energy has the Costa Rican Oil Refinery (RECOPE) on tenterhooks. Since March last year, a series of legal complications brought down the link between the refinery and Ad Astra Rocket for the use of hydrogen as an energy source for transportation. The contract by which […]

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Complete amputation makes Duke’s surgery difficult

July 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Saturday, veterinarians started the surgical procedure to save Duke, the puppy wounded with a machete in La Unión, Tres Ríos. The vets confirmed they will try to reattach the top of the snout that was completely cut off, but they are unsure whether it will be effective or not, because it was a complete […]

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Animal Welfare Act: Solís’ unfulfilled promise

July 11, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Assaults such as those suffered by Grecia the toucan and Duke the dog, have caused outrage in the population and fueled the discussion on the need for further sanctions on those who cause malicious harm to animals, an issue that was promised during the last election campaign and that is still unfulfilled. In March, the […]

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