Feb 18th, 2008 · One of the smallest countries in the world has a big goal. Costa Rica says it wants to be the first developing country to become carbon neutral -- that is, to have zero output of carbon dioxide by 2021. But huge challenges lie ahead.
Feb 11th, 2008 · Costa Rica's efforts to minimize global warming have made it especially vulnerable to climate changes. Because it relies on hydroelectric power, even a tiny shift in rainfall patterns could leave the country without enough water to meet its growing demand for electricity.
Feb 2nd, 2008 · In a small town in the Costa Rican highlands, Evangelista Blanco Brenes lovingly cares for more than 100 topiaries outside the Church of San Rafael. He's been doing it for more than 40 years and it's become his medium for sharing his philosophies on life.
Oct 8th, 2007 · In a close vote Sunday, the Central American nation of Costa Rica approved a free trade agreement with the United States. The vote split the country, with supporters arguing it would bring economic development, and critics warning that it would hurt farmers and small businesses. Steve Inskeep speaks with Lourdes Garcia Navarro about the deal.
Feb 9th, 2006 · Officials in Costa Rica are manually counting ballots after Monday's deadlocked presidential vote. The result could impact the free-trade agreement now in place between several Central American countries and the United States. Madeleine Brand talks with Richard Lapper, Latin America editor for the British Newspaper Financial Times, about the election.