Could Climate Change Impact Costa Rica? New Study Says Yes
Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 04:21
in Earth & Climate
Climate change could have a major impact on the environment of Costa Rica, upsetting delicate mountain cloud forests, and causing a decrease in plant and animal species in a region famous for its biodiversity. Regional climate models predict that the area will become warmer and drier as climate change acclerates.
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