Carlos Alvarado, the new president of the Central American nation, has announced a plan to ban fossil fuels in favour of clean and renewable energy. Last month, Alvarado pledged to end the use of fossil fuels in transport by 2021. Costa Rica’s new president has announced a plan to ban fossil fuels and become the first fully decarbonised country in the world. The country already generates over 99% of its electricity from renewable sources. But while some countries have made progress on climate change, others are still struggling with it. Of Costa Rica’s emissions, 64% come from energy use, with over two thirds of that total coming from transport. Demand for cars, and use of other transport systems, is rising in the country.
Carlos Alvarado, the new president of the Central American nation, has announced a plan to ban fossil fuels in favour of clean and renewable energy. Last month, Alvarado pledged to end the use of fossil fuels in transport by 2021. The country already generates over 99% of its electricity from renewable sources. But while some countries have made progress on climate change, others are still struggling with it. Of Costa Rica’s emissions, 64% come from energy use, with over two thirds of that total coming from transport. Demand for cars, and use of other transport systems, is rising in the country.