The long road to a zero-carbon country

Costa Rica has the ambition to reach net zero-carbon by 2050. It’s gone a long way already, but how will its polluted capital clean up?

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Costa Rica – an ecological paradise of sandy beaches, protected tropical forests and pristine waterfalls, right? Include its 99% renewable electricity and bold plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and the country is often considered one of the greenest there is.

But for those familiar with its capital, San José, a different picture emerges. The reality of life here in the heart of the country’s central valley can feel far less eco-friendly. San José’s streets are typically full to brimming with cars, daily traffic jams and often-unreliable public transport.

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San José’s streets are typically full to brimming with cars, daily traffic jams and often-unreliable public transport

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