pstarr wrote:People who frequent this board may perhaps have read my opinions regarding Costa Rica's future in a post-peak world. It's proximity to impoverished and densely populated states with a history of violent revolution and oppression does not bode well for the wealthy European and North Americans moving there. It also irritates me to see folks cashing in on real estate opportunities in such a place. Having said that, I imagine that if were my lot to work in a dark and windowless Call-Mill I would probably prefer the highlands of Costa Rica to the steamy sweating lowlands of Calcutta.RichardBlank wrote:Thanks for your reply pstarr. Don't worry, I will not call you during dinner. Richard
frankthetank wrote:Syrac-What did you do down there? Please tell me you didn't get to eat Papaya and Mangoes everyday? I think that is one tropical country i could probably stand to live in. They also use the US dollar if i remember correctly.
syrac818 wrote: About this forum, it's a nuthouse. Seriously, it's not a stable group.
Nicholai wrote:I have some questions, some answerable and others possibly not soo much.
1) How is Costa Rica dealing with climate change? I don't really care about its environmental policy, I just want to know if there are any major droughts. Basically, my friend and his family are moving there to grow their own food etc. and I want to make sure that it's a stable region when most major ecosystems begin negative/positive feedback mechanisms etc.
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2) Population density, are we talking giant clusters of people or is the region fairly spread out with a moderate population? I've looked at some charts and wiki articles but news from the ground would really be appreciated.
Nicholai wrote:3) Fresh water supply, lots, abundant, hard to come by?
4) Safety; are foreigners disliked? Is it hard to get a visa?
Nicholai wrote:Anything else to someone looking to move to Costa Rica and plans to stay during possible environmental problems or economic problems that you can think of would be much appreciated. Many thanks and best of luck.
syrac818 wrote:Hi Richard,
I was in Costa Rica for two months this summer - loved it. I hope to return soon.
About this forum, it's a nuthouse. Seriously, it's not a stable group. A large people oddly excited about apocalyptic scenarios, and if it's not peak oil they'll find another reason to discuss the impending painful doom upon us. Or something like that.
There are exceptions to this, and there are some very intelligent people, but it's important to understand the vibe of this place when reading the forum.
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