Costa Rica’s top court orders action to shield wildlife from power line hazards

Mongabay
Feb 16, 2026, 1:15 pm277 ptsTop
Costa Rica’s highest court has ruled that government agencies and the national electricity utility failed to adequately protect wildlife from electrocution caused by power lines. The case centers on the Nosara region in northwestern Costa Rica, but conservationists say the landmark ruling could strengthen…

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