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A global map details how exports threaten species

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

What impact does the American consumption have for the exporting countries’ fauna? For the first time, a global map details how exports threaten species. The study reveals to consumers in the United States, China, Japan and the EU the impact of exported products on biodiversity that is located thousands of kilometers away. For instance, to […]

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Ashes from Turrialba volcano will keep affecting the Central Valley

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Turrialba volcano maintains a constant activity. Blas Sánchez, a geologist at the National Emergency Commission (CNE), reported that the emanation of gases and ash persists. The report indicates that the wind direction, mostly to the west, would allow ash to continue arriving to the Central Valley. Gray clouds, as the ones in the picture, are […]

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The president of the Committee of San José Festival will be reported

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

After a strong discussion on December 25th, 2016, Jorge Villalobos, president of the Committee of San José Festival, will be reported: he apparently prevented the placement of 20 handcraft stands, which had been purchased at 16 million colones. Alejandro Morales will file the complaint. Alejandro paid the entire admission in order to have 20 stands […]

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A patient underwent an awake craniotomy

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

A man from Litarán became the first patient to undergo an awake brain surgery in Liberia Hospital. Although his tumor was benign, within the time it could have threatened his life. The surgery, also called awake craniotomy with intraoperative brain mapping, aimed to treat the tumor and protect the functionality areas in order not to […]

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Some airlines suspended their flights due to Turrialba volcano eruptions

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Due to Turrialba volcano constant eruptions, some airlines suspended their flights for January 4th. According to Juan Santamaría Airport official website, United Airlines, American Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit Airlines y Alaska Airlines canceled about 31 flights because of the ash. Despite the ash fall, Juan Santamaría Airport continues operating as regular. crhoy.com

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Kivú is great at its new home!

January 5, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Lion Kivú has been living for almost a month at its new home, located at Zoo Ave shelter. National authorities are satisfied after the “surprise” transfer conducted by the government in 2016. According to Shirley Ramírez, wildlife adviser at the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE), Kivú has adapted positively. It is quite adapted; it […]

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