The transport sector is the main contributor of greenhouse gases in Costa Rica

The transport sector is the main contributor of greenhouse gases in Costa Rica

Authors

  • Verena Arauz Schulze-Boysen Grütter Consulting, Thirsteinerstr.22 4153, Reinach, Suiza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v11i1.2320

Keywords:

Climate change, mitigation, greenhouse gases, sustainable transportation

Abstract

Air quality in this country surpasses levels accepted by the World Health Organization. A mitigation effort in regards to these gases is sustainable transportation, with a significant reduction in emissions by this sector. Costa Rica is currently moving towards a zero-emission automobile fleet, with electric cars. In this article I discuss the possibilities for Costa Rica to electrify its public bus fleet, in particular electric buses and hydrogen cells, and compare it with other international experiences.

References

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Asian Development Bank (2018, noviembre) Sustainable Urban Transport Buses, Low Carbon Buses in the People’s Republic of China.

Gobierno Londres. (2017, 14 de julio). Cleaner buses. Recuperado de https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/pollution-and-air-quality/cleaner-buses

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Published

2019-03-13

How to Cite

Arauz Schulze-Boysen, V. (2019). The transport sector is the main contributor of greenhouse gases in Costa Rica. UNED Research Journal, 11(1), S48-S52. https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v11i1.2320
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