A fascinating case study for sustainability: 

Costa Rica traditionally exported its coffee to the U.S. But amid the American ESG backlash, it's now Europe that will pay a premium for the ecologically-mindful Central American nation's "greener" beans.

Now, for the first time, Europe is the top destination for exports. 

https://ticotimes.net/2025/03/11/costa-rica-coffee-exports-to-europe-surpass-u-s

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Proud of my country ♥️ thanks for covering it

If you like this, I'm curious what you think of this actual piece I wrote about Costa Rica's semiconductor industry!

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Wow! Incredible piece, thanks for sharing. I had no idea about Taiwan's dependence on nonrenewable energy. Intel was a huge game changer for our economy, along with the implementation of Zona Francas. I’m sure you’ve read this paper; it’s one of the most exciting insights into the future!

Wow! Incredible piece, thanks for sharing. I had no idea about Taiwan's dependence on nonrenewable energy. Intel was a huge game changer for our economy, along with the implementation of Zona Francas. I’m sure you’ve read this paper; it’s one of the most exciting insights into the future! https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/NationalDecarbonizationPlan.pdf

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If you like this, I'm curious what you think of this actual piece I wrote about Costa Rica's semiconductor industry! https://kaufman.substack.com/p/costa-rica-taiwan-semiconductors