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.

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11(1) Especial Cambio Climático

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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

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1: Climate Change Supplement

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Articles

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