Time running out to save world tuna stocks: environmental groups
Email this page August 26, 2013 (AFP) – Time is running out to save some species of tuna from overfishing, environmental groups warned Monday, calling for Japan to take the…
Scientists point to a new source of global warming
Email this page (AFP) – Oceans that grow more acidic through Man’s fossil fuel burning emissions, can amplify global warming by releasing less of a gas that helps shield Earth…
Law forces CCSS to spend millions on artwork instead of patient care
Email this page August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Costa Rica’s public healthcare system, CCSS (Caja) is challenging a 1982 law that requires it to divert millions of dollars that could be…
Suspect arrested in church stick-up; has at least 15 previous charges
Email this page August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A man known as “Chucky” who authorities say has been previously charged with at least 15 robberies of homes, stores, and pedestrians has…
Woman who set fire to Ecuador’s embassy in San José sentenced to 5 years
Email this page August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The Criminal Court of Pavas sentenced yesterday the woman accused of setting fire to Ecuador’s embassy in San José to five years in…
Body odor and smelly feet increase risk of dengue infection
Email this page August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Body odor is one of the factors that may increase the chance of being bitten by the mosquito that carries the dengue virus,…
Killer whales being spotted in Costa Rica
Email this page August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Isla de Caño is a known destination in Costa Rica to go whale watching, but this year some visitors have seen some surprise…
Thousands expected to march against Daniel Ortega in Guanacaste today
Email this page August 22nd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The organizers of today’s march against Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega said they expect more than 3,000 people to participate, including President Laura Chinchilla.…
