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1 Going Green in Costa Rica

2 Global Warming  “The Movie” “The Movie”  Eco-tourism in Costa Rica Eco-tourism in Costa Rica  http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/movies/glo bal_warming_version2.swf

3 Costa Rica’s Renewable Sources  BBC Article BBC Article  Wind (Ocean)  Solar  Biomass - Ethanol (Sugar Cane)  Hydroelectric (82%)

4 Something to talk about?  Why are emissions per capita less in Costa Rica than in the United States?  What is the main export?

5 Quotes from Costa Rica  "Costa Rica has been the only country in Central America ahead of everyone else, in terms of protecting the environment," said Jose Vasquez, from the World Wildlife Fund.  “We need to be an example to the rest of the world” Alex Khajavi, Nature Air airline  If any country can do it, it's Costa Rica," said Sergio Musmanni, who is helping to lead the government's new national climate change strategy.

6 Commitment  In February 2008, Norway, New Zealand, Iceland and Costa Rica made a commitment to go carbon neutral.  If any country can do it, it's Costa Rica," said Sergio Musmanni, who is helping to lead the government's new national climate change strategy.

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